A project to dredge the emergency ferry channel in Rodanthe Harbor, a critical route for Hatteras Island when roads or bridges are inaccessible, has been complicated by the discovery of a broken culvert.
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Thousands of Purple Martins Return to Roost
More than 100,000 purple martins are set to make their annual return to the west end of the William B. Umstead Bridge, also known as Old Manns Harbor Bridge, in Dare County.
Sturgeon Business A New Kind of Family Farm
The operators of a Down East aquaculture business launched about 10 years ago and now producing sturgeon meat and caviar say their long, challenging journey began with a vision for sustainable family farming.
Neuse Estuary May See Lower Oxygen Levels
A team of North Carolina researchers is forecasting lower than normal levels of dissolved oxygen this summer in the Neuse River estuary.
King Tides Project Seeks High-Water Photos
The King Tides Project is asking for photos of this week’s king tide event to better understand storm, tidal and wind-driven flooding and help visualize how “normal” high tides could look in the future.
‘Secret Token’ Casts New Light on Lost Colony
Our Kip Tabb interviews journalist and science writer Andrew Lawler and reviews his new book “The Secret Token: Myth, Obsession and the Search for the Lost Colony of Roanoke.”
Wilmington Eyes Development Rules Rollback
The Wilmington Planning Commission is set to consider on Wednesday cutting stormwater standards that developers don’t like and hold a public hearing on marine construction regulations in conservation districts.
Federation Readies for Pelican Awards
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is hosting July 28 its annual Pelican Awards & Taste of the Coast at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City.
Understanding Rip Currents Key to Survival
Rip currents are common natural hazards on North Carolina beaches, where many are working to educate beachgoers on how to avoid and survive them.
New Neighbors: American Robins
An American robin hatchling instinctively responds to sound by opening up as another struggles to emerge from its shell in a nest in a tree on a lawn in Newport. Photo: Mark Hibbs
New App Shows Real-Time Shellfish Closures
The state Division of Marine Fisheries launched Monday a web application to help fishermen learn in real time what shellfishing waters are open or closed to harvest.
Bonner Bridge Replacement Work Continues
Work continues on the long-planned replacement for the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet and is scheduled to open to traffic during the fall of this year.
Mid-Currituck Bridge Project Under Review
Depending on the outcome of an evaluation of the 2012 environmental impact statement, the proposed mid-Currituck bridge project could possibly move forward although several obstacles including funding and potential lawsuits could derail the project.
Pervious Parking Lot Installed in Swansboro
A new parking lot that will allow stormwater to soak into the ground has been installed at Swansboro Town Hall as part of the town’s watershed restoration plan.
Comment Period on Chemours Ends July 11
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is reminding the public that the comment period closes July 11 on a proposed court order against Chemours.
Spot A Shark USA Is Looking For Photos
The Sand Tiger Shark Consortium recently launched Spot A Shark USA, which allows underwater photographers to participate in sand tiger shark conservation efforts by uploading shark imagery to the Spot A Shark USA website.
