A controversial bill in the North Carolina General Assembly that would ban shrimp trawling in inshore waters and offshore waters up to a half-mile gained momentum Tuesday.
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Coastal Federation urges public to weigh in on wetland rule
The nonprofit organization that publishes Coastal Review is calling on residents to speak out next week on the legislatively mandated rule change that would diminish North Carolina’s water quality protections.
Completion dates pushed for Brunswick water plant upgrades
Contractor delays have pushed back the completion date of upgrades, including a reverse osmosis system, at Brunswick County Public Utilities’ Northwest Water Treatment Plant.
Dewey Hemilright advocates for US commercial fishing fleet
Forceful and outspoken, this passionate advocate for the commercial fishing industry has spent 30 years in the business and served in fisheries management.
NC, SC governors push to keep offshore lease moratorium
Govs. Josh Stein and Henry McMaster are urging the Trump administration to maintain the moratorium on offshore drilling in effect since 2020, pointing to possible disruptions to the coastal economy without that protection.
Unhealthy heat levels forecast for coastal counties this week
Residents should take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses in all 20 coastal counties in the coming days.
Proposed archery zone open for public comment
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will accept public comment Wednesday night on a proposed archery zone a new section of the Green Swamp Game Land.
Oak Island residents say oceanfront lots unsuited for homes
Oak Island homeowners who have watched across the street as the protective oceanfront dune created by beach nourishment washed away time after time are pleading with officials to bar houses from being built there.
Buxton multiuse pathway officially opens for public use
Outer Banks Forever and Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials held the ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday but the path had “quietly opened to the community in the fall of 2024.”
Fort Fisher Historic Site to resume summer artillery program
The program June 21 at the site in Kure Beach will feature 19th-century artillery demonstrations, living history and displays.
Portion of Belgrade-Swansboro Road to close Monday
The Onslow County road is scheduled to close to traffic next week while crews conduct maintenance.
Four-day fête honors Jockey’s Ridge State Park’s 50th year
Preserved from development by Carolista Baum, a mother of young children, who blocked a bulldozer, declared a National Natural Landmark and made a state park 50 years ago, an occasion recently celebrated by officials and throngs of visitors.
‘Tater Day’ June 18, part of Island Farm historic food series
“Tater Day” is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 18 at Island Farm, a living history site in Manteo that gives glimpse into life in the 1850s on Roanoke Island.
Opera’s Selby to perform during Juneteenth event in Manteo
The Pea Island Preservation Society is commemorating Juneteenth with a performance in Manteo by professional opera singer Tshombe Selby at 6 p.m. June 19.
Save Sledge Forest rally planned for this month
The rally to support the conservation of New Hanover County’s last large expanse of old-growth trees is scheduled for June 21.
Offshore drilling still has no place on the Atlantic Coast
Guest commentary: The people of North Carolina stood up and stopped offshore drilling once before, and we must do it again, but only a few days remain to submit your comments on the administration’s push to drill.
