The Dare County Waterways Commission is considering dredging in late summer or early fall the South Ferry Channel in Hatteras Inlet.
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Tryon Palace to Celebrate Pollinator Week
Tryon Palace is set to offer in celebration of National Pollinator Week, June 18-24, several free pollinator-themed events at the palace and its North Carolina History Center.
Beach Finds: Relics of a Former World
Our longtime columnist Jared Lloyd is back with an account of a beachcombing discovery that, although not all that unusual, provides an imagination-stirring glimpse into our planet’s ancient past.
Plan Would Fine States Opposed to Drilling
A GOP plan unveiled this week would assess financial penalties against states that block drilling for oil and natural gas off their coasts.
More Are Recycling; Report Ranks Counties
According to a report the state’s Recycling and Materials Management Section released last week, recycling in all counties and municipalities increased last year, compared to the previous year.
Corps OKs Funds for Morehead City Harbor
Rep. Walter Jones says he has secured an additional $12.6 million from the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge Morehead City Harbor this year.
Study: Nesting Turtles Prefer Dark Beaches
Anna Windle at the Duke University Marine Lab in Beaufort has been leading a study on sea turtle nesting and artificial light, finding that nest density is higher on darker beaches.
DEQ Takes Further Action Against Chemours
DEQ Monday issued to Chemours a proposed court order requiring action to cut air emissions and water impacts caused by GenX and other compounds, as well as a notice of violation for 18 more compounds found at its facility.
Cape Hatteras Seashore Cleanups June 23
Drop-in volunteer beach cleanups are planned for a handful of Cape Hatteras National Seashore sites June 23 to celebrate World Oceans Month.
Our Coast’s People: Ocracoke’s Two Blanches
Named after the late Blanche Howard Joliff of Ocracoke, the handcrafted fishing boat Blanche has changed hands many times since 1934 and is now an outdoor exhibit at the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum.
Cape Lookout Invites Visitors to Explore
Cape Lookout National Seashore offers opportunities throughout the summer and into the fall to learn about the wild horses and their habits as well as discover Cape Lookout Lighthouse at night.
Carcass Collection Program to Help Biologists
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries’ Carcass Collection Program has set up freezers at 12 locations along the coast where fishermen can donate fish carcasses for research.
Dolphin’s Last Meal Helps Fill Knowledge Gap
A tagged striped bass recently found in the preserved stomach of a dolphin that died 14 years ago on Ocracoke Island has helped fill in blanks in fisheries science.
Shipwreck Exploration To Be Livestreamed
NOAA researchers will conduct a robotic dive on an unknown shipwreck 40 miles off Hatteras Island June 25, livestreaming their work for audiences at the N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island.
Shelter in the Storm
Afternoon spring thunderstorms push offshore over Bogue Sound June 3 in Morehead City. Photo: Doug Waters
GenX Aware: Old Assumptions, New Attitudes
In the second and final part of our series on the anniversary of the first GenX news report, we examine what has changed in terms of the public’s awareness, behavior and how they may vote.
