Duke University Marine Lab announced Monday it has welcomed back 33 undergraduate students residing in four dorms damaged by Hurricane Florence.
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Cedar Point to Close on Land Deal in 2019
Town officials in Cedar Point expect to close early next year on the purchase of 56 acres along the White Oak River for conservation purposes and a town park.
Our Coast’s Food: Mac and Cheese
Liz Biro explains why you should add a baked macaroni and cheese, served at many southern tables during Thanksgiving, to your holiday dinner table.
Our Coast’s Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup
The best Thanksgiving recipes also tell North Carolina’s food story, says food columnist Liz Biro.
Permit Issued for Bogue Banks’ Sand Plan
The Army Corps of Engineers has completed its environmental study and permitted Carteret County’s proposed 50-year plan for re-nourishing beaches along Bogue Banks.
Legislators Set to Review Storm-Relief Needs
State lawmakers are expected to consider another storm-relief spending package, including infrastructure and agriculture assistance, when they convene again after Thanksgiving.
Dare Towns Look to Manage ‘Mega-Houses’
Southern Shores and Duck town councils met last week to address concerns about “mega-houses” and their impact on the character and environment of beach communities.
Ocracoke Express on Track for May Launch
The new Ocracoke Express passenger ferry is expected to be complete by the end of the year and a public launch is planned for M.ay
Volunteers Needed to Patrol for Sea Turtles
The Network for Endangered Sea Turtles is hosting a meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Ocracoke Community Center for volunteers interested in patrolling for sea turtles washed ashore this fall and winter.
Blood Tests Show 4 PFAS, But No GenX
The results of blood samples from a health study of Wilmington public water customers revealed four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, but no GenX was detected.
Grant to Support Harbor Shoreline Work
A recently announced $1.1 million grant will go to help two coastal N.C. communities pay for living shoreline projects to address erosion that threatens their harbors.
Hundreds of Derelict Boats in Storm’s Wake
As communities continue to clean up from Hurricane Florence, officials are turning to the problem of derelict and abandoned vessels that sank or washed ashore during the storm.
Book Revives Memories of Nags Head Woods
The recently reissued 1987 book, “‘Everyone Helped His Neighbor’: Memories of Nags Head Woods,” by Lu Ann Jones and Amy Glass, brings to life an Outer Banks community that is no more.
Cooper Names Commission, Board Members
Gov. Roy Cooper Friday announced appointments to several dozen boards and commissions, including Marine Fisheries Commission, the state Emergency Response Commission and N.C. State Board of Registration for Foresters.
DEQ Secretary Visits Ocracoke’s Microgrid
Michael Regan, state Department of Environmental Quality secretary, toured last month Ocracoke’s electric microgrid, which is experimenting with clean energy sources.
Brunswick Seeks EPA Loan for H2O Upgrades
The EPA has selected Brunswick County to apply for a loan program to help pay for $99 million in planned water plant improvements to address GenX and other contaminants.
