Orrin Pilkey and Gilbert Gaul will make stops later this month in New Hanover County during their “Old Men and the Sea” book tour, when they will discuss recent publications on the history of risk on the coast.
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Living Shorelines Workshop Set for Oct. 8-9
Professional development and continuing education credits for engineers and architects are available through the Living Shorelines Tech Transfer Workshop scheduled for October in Beaufort.
Navassa Superfund Site Meeting Sept. 24
The Sept. 24 meeting about the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. – Navassa Superfund Site will include updates on the proposed restoration plan, environmental sampling and reports and site marketing.
Extent of Dorian’s Wrath Comes Into Focus
Days after Hurricane Dorian moved off the North Carolina coast, the prospect of a long recovery from the storm’s effects on Ocracoke and Hatteras Island is becoming increasingly clear.
Bogue Banks Beaches Appear Spared
Carteret County Shore Protection Office manager said early Friday that Bogue Banks beaches appear to have been spared during Hurricane Dorian.
Ocracoke, Hatteras Begin Recovery Process
Residents and relief teams on Ocracoke and Hatteras islands have begun the process of rebuilding after Hurricane Dorian.
Dorian Grazes NC Coast Overnight
Hurricane Dorian weakened as it approached the North Carolina coast Thursday but still caused power outages and damage to structures during the day and torrents of rain after dark.
Towns, Counties Set Curfews Ahead of Dorian
Several coastal communities and counties have curfews in place starting Thursday evening.
Approaching Dorian Kicks Up Tornado Threat
Coastal North Carolina was under the threat of tornadoes as Hurricane Dorian, a Category 2 storm with 110 mph maximum sustained winds, approached the state’s coastline Thursday morning.
Powerful Surge in Store for Sounds, Rivers
Dorian could bring dangerous flooding along Pamlico Sound and the Pamlico and Neuse rivers, according to Richard Luettich, director of the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences and a developer of a surge forecasting tool.
Warnings, Watches Issued for NC Coast
The National Hurricane Center late Tuesday issued a hurricane warning for much of the North Carolina coast, meaning preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.
Dorian: Evacuations Ordered Along NC Coast
Visitors in numerous coastal North Carolina communities are being told to leave as a weakened but still powerful Hurricane Dorian is forecast to reach the state’s coast by late Thursday.
Tryon Palace to Highlight Eastern NC Plants
Tryon Palace in New Bern has events planned for green thumbs in the coming months, including a program in September focusing on the best plants for Eastern North Carolina and a fall plant sale in October.
Hunting No Longer Allowed on Carrot Island
Rachel Carson Reserve officials remind the public that hunting is no longer allowed on Carrot Island, effective June 30, because of the town’s recent annexation of the protected, undeveloped island.
Remembrance Marks African Slaves’ Arrival
An event this past weekend at the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site featuring Freedmen’s Colony descendants observed the 400th year since enslaved Africans were first brought to America.
Risk Communication Training Set
During a four-week online NOAA pilot program that begins in mid-September, participants will learn tools to be proactive and effective in communicating coastal hazard risks.
