Crab pots in good condition retrieved from northeastern North Carolina during the recent Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project can be collected by their owners at the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s Wanchese office.
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Carteret Gets $5M for Beach Re-Nourishment
Carteret County has secured funding to move forward with a Bogue Banks re-nourishment project that’s expected to begin March 1.
Trail Supporters Set to Converge on Surf City
The nonprofit Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is accepting registrations for its annual gathering, to be held for the first time on the N.C. coast in March.
Court Dismisses ‘Jug-Handle’ Bridge Appeal
A federal appeals court Wednesday affirmed a lower court’s decision that transportation officials did not violate environmental laws in approving the “jug-handle” bridge over the Pamlico Sound.
Florence’s Toll: Room Tax Revenues In Focus
The loss of hotel and motel rooms, rental cottages and condos from Hurricane Florence damage has yet to become clear as North Carolina beach town officials begin their annual budget process.
Work Begins on College’s Shellfish Center
Work has begun on the $200,000 shellfish mariculture demonstration center at Carteret Community College that’s to expand research and training opportunities when it opens this spring.
Kitty Hawk Living Shoreline to Protect Road
A collaborative effort among residents, local and state entities and organizations to save a historic road in Kitty Hawk has led to the first time the state Department of Transportation has contributed to a living shoreline project as a way to protect a street.
Boating Safety Course Offered in Kitty Hawk
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary of the Outer Banks is offering a 10-week boating safety course for new and recreational boaters starting Feb. 28 in Kitty Hawk.
Gullah Geechee Heritage Program Ahead
The two-day North Carolina Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Festival of Learning is set for Friday and Saturday in Wilmington.
Surf City Addresses Deck Rules, Stirs Debate
Surf City town council adopted an ordinance allowing oceanfront property owners of unbuildable lots to build single-level decks no larger than 500 square feet, which is causing debate.
Hatteras Island Oyster Roast Set for Feb. 2
Hosted by the North Carolina Coastal Federation, the annual Hatteras Island Oyster Roast set for 1-4 p.m. Feb. 2 at Oden’s Dock is a celebration of local seafood and a healthy coast.
Songs on a Nags Head Porch
Author and historian David Cecelski visits with Gerret Warner and Mimi Gredy, who are making a documentary on Frank and Anne Warner and the coastal North Carolina folksingers and musicians who shared their songs and stories with the two American folk music collectors.
Judge’s Ruling Halts Work on Seismic Permits
A federal judge in Charleston, S.C., ruled Friday that work to issue permits for offshore seismic exploration for oil and natural gas must stop until after the partial federal government shutdown ends.
Vandalism, Violations Reported at Hatteras
Some vandalism and violations have been reported at Cape Hatteras National Seashore during the partial government shutdown.
Cooper Vows Continued Help for Fishermen
Gov. Roy Cooper, during a stop in eastern North Carolina Thursday, visited with folks in the seafood industry to discuss efforts to aid their recovery from the effects of Hurricane Florence.
Report Blasts Wood Pellet Industry’s Effects
A new Rachel Carson Council report claims the wood pellet industry is driving clear-cutting of Southeastern forests, harming public health and exacerbating the effects of climate change.
