The state Division of Coastal Management awarded grants to Beaufort and Hyde counties, Nags Head and Duck to help plan for future storms and flooding.
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New Phase of Bonner Bridge Project Begins
While the new Bonner Bridge remains on track for a February or March, N.C. 12 is being shifted for the duration of “jug handle” bridge construction, a part of the second phase of the Bonner Bridge replacement project.
Portuguese Men-of-War
The Emerald Isle Police Department warns beachgoers in a Facebook post Jan. 9 to keep an eye out for the potentially harmful Portuguese men-of-war being spotted along the beach in this Bogue Banks town.
Flood Mitigation Outreach Meetings Set
Eastern North Carolina communities have scheduled workshops and meetings for residents to learn about FEMA flood mitigation programs and information on storm preparation.
Winter Brings Range of Birds to Outer Banks
North Carolina’s Outer Banks is perfect for wintering birds including waterfowl, water birds, raptors and songbirds, according to birding enthusiast, Jeff Lewis.
New Vehicle Ferry Readying for Spring Launch
NCDOT recently announced that a new river-class vehicle ferry is nearing completion and is expected to be in the water by this spring.
Restoration Work A Test for Carbon Farming
Researchers say a project in northeastern N.C. to restore pocosin wetlands that were drained for agriculture could become a model system for capturing CO2, the greenhouse gas most associated with climate change.
TreeFest Offers Seedlings, Native Grasses
New Hanover County residents looking to replace trees lost to Hurricane Florence can get free seedlings at TreeFest, an annual event set for Jan. 18-19.
Preservation Efforts of Fort Raleigh Realized
The Conservation Fund has transferred 20 acres of maritime forest bordered on three sides by Fort Raleigh National Historic Site in Manteo, home of “The Lost Colony” outdoor drama, to the state.
STEM Project Helps Kids Understand Storm
A Duke University Marine Lab project helped young Boys and Girls Club members apply science, technology, engineering and math to better understand storm surge and their experiences during Hurricane Florence.
Our Coast’s People: Hunting Guide Vic Berg
Vic Berg, a second-generation guide for 42 years whose expertise comes from more than five decades of hunting on the Outer Banks, remains passionate about his job.
Vaughn Hagerty Accepts CFPUA Position
Vaughn Hagerty, a freelance reporter for Coastal Review Online for much of 2018 and a former StarNews editor, has accepted a position with the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority as its public information officer.
Salmon Creek Property Transferred to State
The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust has transferred the Salmon Creek property in Bertie County, which is believed to be tied to the Lost Colony, to the state Division of Parks and Recreation.
Office of Recovery, Resiliency Names Leaders
The new state Office of Recovery and Resiliency, within the Department of Public Safety, announced Thursday key leaders who will work with N.C. Emergency Management on disaster recovery and rebuilding.
CRC: Changes to Dune Rules Add Flexibility
Changes to sand dune rules that would give property owners more leeway in moving sand shifted by winds or storms and allow for improved beach accesses are now set for final state approval.
Volunteers Needed for Coastwide Cleanups
Volunteers are needed for the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s 2019 Coastwide Cleanup Kickoff Jan. 12 in Rodanthe, Atlantic Beach and Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve.
