Made with or without fruit, cream pies are a holiday staple for many families along North Carolina’s coast. Our Liz Biro shares stories from a Portsmouth Island native about Christmastime memories and an aunt’s famous cream pies.
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Wright Brothers Memorial Sets Six Free Days
Throughout 2018, there will be six opportunities to visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial in Kill Devil Hills at no charge.
Removal Stage Begins at Frisco Pier
The dismantling of the long-closed Cape Hatteras Fishing Pier in Frisco is underway. The removal, which has been met with difficulties from the beginning, could last a few days or take several weeks.
Dredging Project Leaves Elizabeth II Stranded
A largely state-funded dredging project underway in Manteo Harbor won’t clear the shoaled channel that is used by the state-owned ship Elizabeth II.
World Bank To Halt Oil Development Loans
World Bank Group announced Tuesday during the One Planet Summit in Paris that it would no longer finance upstream oil and gas, or the component of the petroleum industry that finds and produces crude oil and natural gas.
The Birth of NC’s Coastal Wildlife Refuges
Historian David Cecelski came across in the Denver Public Library a collection of letters and maps from the 1930s that provide insight into the origins of some of the state’s coastal wildlife refuges.
Brunswick To Continue Cooking Oil Collection
Brunswick County plans to continue collecting used cooking oil at the six disposal sites in the county and is seeking proposals from businesses to provide the service.
Hammocks Beach Master Plan Released
After two years of discussion, the master plan for Hammocks Beach State Park 290-acre mainland area was released Tuesday by North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation.
GenX Bills Expected During January Session
The North Carolina General Assembly is ramping up to its return to Raleigh Jan. 10, 2018, with plans to address immediate needs related to GenX and other emerging contaminants.
DOE Marks $18.5M For Offshore Wind Study
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced Tuesday that the Department of Energy will provide $18.5 million for offshore wind research, specific to the United States, with the goal to reduce the cost.
Brunswick to Study Water Treatment Options
Water treatment options will be explored before Brunswick County expands its Northwest Water Treatment Plant in Leland.
Studies: Right Whales’ Extinction More Likely
A recent National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration review of the endangered North Atlantic right whale’s status paints a grim picture for the species’ survival.
Options Eliminated For Cape Fear Crossing
Planners have rejected half of the 12 originally proposed alternative routes for a project to improve transportation around New Hanover and Brunswick counties and the North Carolina Port of Wilmington.
Our Coast’s History: Shell Castle Island
Shell Castle Island in Ocracoke Inlet wasn’t much more than a cluster of oyster beds, but for a couple decades in early U.S. history, the wharves and warehouses that stood here were the center of maritime trade for northeastern North Carolina.
Limited GenX Data, Public Messaging At Issue
The science panel that advises state environmental and health secretaries is grappling with a lack of studies on health effects of GenX and how to communicate what’s known to decision-makers and the public.
December Brings New Birds, Annual Count
December brings migratory waterfowl to the N.C. coast, just in time for Audubon’s Christmas bird count, and the northeastern part of the state offers ample opportunities for bird-watching.
