The National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City is heading to Dare County in July to host two free forums on the impacts of a hurricane and why its important to prepare each year.
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Maysville Sets Meeting on PFAS in Water
Maysville officials are set to hold a special meeting Thursday to address the recently discovered levels of man-made contaminants in the town’s drinking water supply.
House OKs Shellfish Aquaculture Bill
A bill to boost North Carolina’s shellfish aquaculture industry that was approved last week by the state Senate cleared the House Wednesday in a 116-0 vote.
Summit Focuses on Climate Risks, Response
More than just the environment, climate change threatens the economy, labor market and infrastructure, according to speakers at Day 1 of the two-day Coastal Resilience Summit this week in Havelock.
DCM Objects to Company’s Seismic Plan
The N.C. Division of Coastal Management has formally objected to a firm’s proposal for seismic surveying off the North Carolina coast, calling the plan inconsistent with the state’s coastal management policies.
Beachcomber’s View: Science of Sea Glass
Sea glass, or pieces of glass from broken bottles or other items worn smooth by the ocean, is growing in popularity as a collectible but getting harder to find on beaches.
Officials Urge Public to Avoid Algal Blooms
State officials are urging people and their pets to avoid contact with the water in parts of Albemarle region, where potentially toxic algal blooms have persisted since May.
Study Calls for State Action on Derelict Boats
As officials in coastal N.C. communities grapple with abandoned and derelict vessels blocking or polluting waterways and public lands, a recent report recommends a statewide solution.
Hatteras Museum to Hold Hurricane Talks
The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras is hosting a hurricane talk series June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15 focusing on documenting disasters with area photographer Daniel Pullen.
DEQ Seeks Comments on EJ Mapping Tool
The state Department of Environmental Quality is accepting public comments until July 10 on the newly launched community mapping system with environmental justice tool.
Eagle Exhibit to Open at PKS Aquarium
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores announced a July 4 opening for its new “Eagle Landing” exhibit, a 3,000-square-foot home for two bald eagles that are unable to fly or survive in the wild.
National Park Visitors Boost Coastal Economy
Visitors to national parks on the N.C. coast spent more than $225 million in their surrounding communities, pouring about $280 million into the local economies, according to a recent analysis.
Confrontation Stirs Beach Access Debate
A confrontation between a Duck resident and two homeowners at a beach access May 29, which was posted on social media, ended with an arrested for trespassing and sparked discussions about public access to the beach.
Outer Banks Hazard Plan Seeks Public Input
A meeting in Buxton Wednesday on the Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan gave attendees the chance to learn more about the process of updating the Dare-Currituck County Hazard Mitigation Plan that allows the counties to be eligible for FEMA disaster relief assistance.
Bill Proposes 3-Year Ban on New Wind Farms
A bill proposing a three-year ban on new wind farm construction in much of the state most likely will be before the Senate next week.
Retooled Shellfish Leasing Bill Advances
Legislation authorizing expanded shellfish leasing in state waters advanced this week in the N.C. General Assembly, giving hope for success after a similar bill failed last year.