Construction problems, including unsatisfactory aluminum welds, have delayed delivery of the state’s passenger ferry for the Ocracoke-Hatteras route and officials are considering a rental boat.
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EPA to OK For Use 100 Acres of Navassa Site
The Environmental Protection Agency says it will allow nearly half the Superfund site in Navassa, where wood was treated with creosote for decades, to be developed without restriction.
April 12 Symposium to Highlight Whales
Whales found here, historic hunting practices and marine mammal conservation will be the focus of the fourth annual North Carolina Whales and Whaling Symposium in Beaufort.
NC Ferry Creates Route-Specific Twitter Feeds
The North Carolina Ferry System has created six, route-specific Twitter feeds to provide real-time, route-specific updates on conditions, schedule delays or cancellations.
Middle School Girls Gear up for GEST
Girls Exploring Science & Technology, or GEST, introduces sixth- through eighth-grade girls to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, activities.
Florence’s Effect on Poverty Focus of Forum
The eighth annual “Taking the Pulse on Poverty” symposium on April 3, hosted by UNCW, will focus on Hurricane Florence and how it affected vulnerable populations in the state’s southeastern region.
Science Advisory Board to Meet Monday
The state Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board will meet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, April 1, in Raleigh to discuss methyl bromide acceptable ambient level and hexavalent chromium.
Report Says Red Wolves Genetically Distinct
A report released Thursday by the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine finds that the red wolf population roaming northeastern North Carolina is a distinct species deserving protection.
Fishing Interests to Get Say On Offshore Wind
A new 10-year memorandum of understanding paves the way for federal agencies and an organization representing fishing interests to collaborate on offshore wind energy development.
Brown Files Wind Farm ‘Compromise’ Bill
Sen. Harry Brown introduced on Wednesday legislation to protect Defense Department operations in North Carolina by making most eastern counties off limits to wind energy development.
Lockwood Folly Off Limits For Shellfishing
With the latest Division of Marine Fisheries proclamation, nearly all shellfish waters in Lockwood Folly River in Brunswick County, an area popular for oystering and clamming, are closed indefinitely.
Help Needed for Shackleford Banks Cleanup
Volunteers are encouraged to join in a spring cleaning of the interior of western Shackleford Banks April 13 as part of an effort by Cape Lookout National Seashore, Foundation for Shackleford Horses, Carteret Big Sweep and Island Express Ferry Service.
Ribbon-Cutting April 2 for Basnight Bridge
A ribbon-cutting event for the new bridge over Oregon Inlet named after former Sen. Marc Basnight is set for April 2 at the south end of the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center.
DEQ Clean Energy Plan Meeting Wednesday
The state Department of Environmental Quality is holding Wednesday in Wilmington a public listening session on the state’s Clean Energy Plan development, when there will be an opportunity to submit public comment.
Bogue Banks Sand Project Nears Final Leg
The $20 million, post-Florence renourishment of beaches on Bogue Banks should be completed by April 30, just ahead of the busy tourist season, but damaged public beach accesses may not be repaired as quickly.
Symposium to Dive into Underwater Heritage
The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum is set to host the sixth annual Underwater Heritage Symposium April 6 at the museum in Hatteras.
