Beaufort would have more power to address derelict boats and marine debris under a bill that has now cleared both the House and Senate.
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Oyster Restoration Work Nears Completion
After three years of work by the state Division of Marine Fisheries and North Carolina Coastal Federation, the 40-acre Swan Island Oyster Sanctuary in Pamlico Sound will be completed this month.
Poll: Wind Favored Over Offshore Drilling
More than half of respondents in a poll conducted on behalf of the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce say offshore drilling is too risky and 63% say wind energy is too heavily regulated.
Math May Favor Buyout of North Topsail
A $30 million buyout of North Topsail Beach’s most vulnerable properties would save over 30 years nearly twice what the town will spend trying to hold back the ocean, says a new university analysis that Mayor Dan Tuman calls “uninformed.”
Duke Lab to Showcase Science in Action
During the Duke University Marine Lab open house July 13, there will be an invertebrate touch tank, research vessel tour and hands-on STEM activities.
Apollo 11 Moon Landing Celebration July 20
The Wright Brothers National Memorial is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing by rebroadcasting the original news coverage, recreating the night of July 20, 1969, when the national park hosted a live news broadcast.
Pettigrew A Hidden Gem Among State Parks
Pettigrew State Park is sometimes overlooked among North Carolina’s state parks, but those who venture off the beaten path will discover its convergence of wildlife, nature and history.
Activities Abound For Fourth of July
Regularly scheduled and special activities abound along the coast during Fourth of July holiday week at parks, aquariums, museums and more, including fireworks shows.
Coast Guard Seeks Tips on Hoax Calls
The Coast Guard is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspected hoax caller who has made numerous hoax radio transmissions originating from the Pamlico Sound and Oregon Inlet area.
Jazz Fest Marks 10th Year With State Support
The state is recognizing as part of its Year of Music the 10th annual Ocean City Jazz Festival, set for July 5-7, as the host community marks its 60th anniversary.
Offshore Wind Lease Area Surveys Underway
Avangrid Renewables will study the seabed and sub-surface conditions using high-resolution geophysical surveys of the Kitty Hawk Offshore Wind Lease Area about 24 miles off the North Carolina and Virginia coasts.
Navassa Residents Grill Officials on Plans
Frustrated Navassa residents pressed government officials this week for answers on the long-in-the-works plan to restore the town’s creosote-contaminated Superfund site.
Coastal Management Realigns Districts
The Division of Coastal Management is adjusting the jurisdictions of its four regulatory district offices based in Elizabeth City, Washington, Morehead City and Wilmington to better serve the changing population.
Flood Insurance Workshops Set
The N.C. Department of Insurance is offering in July five flood insurance conferences, with two on the coast, to help the public, insurance and real estate agents statewide understand the need to purchase flood insurance .
Group Plans Rally to Oppose Drilling, Seismic
Organizers of a new environmental group in Brunswick County plan a rally July 6 in Calabash to raise awareness of the risks offshore drilling pose to the N.C. coast.
Officials: Cooperation is Critical for Resilience
Audubon North Carolina Friday brought together officials and representatives who all emphasized working together to preserve the Pine Island Audubon Center.