Our founding editor Frank Tursi, who retired in 2016, shares his analysis and opinion regarding the recent Union of Concerned Scientists report on the effects rising seas could have on coastal communities.
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King Tide, Surf Carve Cliff at Nags Head Beach
Because of recent high tides and surf, a cliff about 10 feet high has developed along the dune line on part of the Nags Head beach just north of Jennette’s Pier.
New Swan Quarter Ferry Terminal Dedicated
The state Department of Transportation and Hyde County officials cut the ribbon Friday on a new terminal for Swan Quarter ferry operations.
‘The Omega Principle’ Author to Speak
Bestselling author Paul Greenberg will discuss his new work, “The Omega Principle: Seafood and the Quest for a Long Life and a Healthier Planet,” Tuesday at Duke University Marine Lab in Beaufort.
Manteo Filmmaker Focuses on Surf Culture
Manteo High School junior Logan Marshall delves into Outer Banks surf culture with his second film, “Outer,” which premiered earlier this month.
Planning Grants Available for Coast
The state Division of Coastal Management is accepting proposals until Sept. 14 from local governments in the 20 coastal counties for planning and management grants for fiscal year 2019.
Cooper Appoints CRC, Other Board Members
Gov. Roy Cooper’s office announced Friday appointments to several boards, commissions and councils, including the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission.
Public Input Sought on Sunday Hunting
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is asking the public to weigh in on proposed Sunday hunting on 61 game lands by completing an online survey by Aug. 31.
Risky Work: Commercial Fishing’s Health Toll
Commercial fishermen endure numerous health challenges and injuries related to their profession but most lack health insurance, as research by the N.C. Agromedicine Institute at ECU shows.
Carteret Big Sweep Readies for Fall Cleanup
Carteret Big Sweep is in the planning stages of its fall cleanup season, which kicks off Sept. 15 on the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup Day.
Chemours’ ‘Fix-It Man’ Faces Daunting Task
Brian Long, Chemours’ plant manager at the Fayetteville Works site, says improvements are on track to reduce emissions, but many remain suspicious of the company behind the GenX contamination.
Officials Seek Meeting With Chemours
The New Hanover County chairman and Wilmington’s mayor have written to Chemours seeking a meeting with residents to discuss progress and future plans regarding GenX in the region’s drinking water supply.
Ports to Help Southport Fund Shoreline Work
Southport and the North Carolina Ports Authority will share the cost of design for a lower Cape Fear erosion-control project, the first step in designing the Brunswick County town’s waterfront.
That Which We Call A ‘Starfish’
What’s in a name? Would the creatures we know as “starfish” or “sea stars” be as stellar if called something else? Our Jared Lloyd wades into the debate over how best to refer to these echinoderms.
Buxton Re-Nourishment Shows Results
A recent survey of the 2017-18 Buxton beach re-nourishment project shows the shoreline has quickly adapted to the added sand and the work has held up, protecting N.C. 12 from coastal storms.
Shallotte Officials Update Riverfront Plan
Officials in Shallotte, after years of work on a proposed project to create a riverfront town center, recently introduced the town’s new development partner for the $88 million plan.
