The Senate has amended a bill that would now, among other things, repeal a longstanding ban on single-use plastic bags on the Outer Banks and address Topsail Beach’s dune-protection efforts.
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Institute’s Nancy White Picked for ECU Award
Dr. Nancy White, the executive director of the UNC Coastal Studies Institute, was honored by ECU last week for her role in the founding of the research facility.
Business View: ‘No Good Reason For Drilling’
Guest columnist Tom Kies of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce and the Business Alliance to Protect the Atlantic Coast challenges the reasons given for drilling off North Carolina’s coast.
State Considers Allowing Alligator Hunting
The Wildlife Resources Commission is set to host six public forums to collect public comments on a proposed alligator-management plan, which includes possibly reopening alligators to hunting.
Wilmington Aims to Curb Cigarette Litter
City officials in Wilmington are partnering with the countywide Keep New Hanover Beautiful organization, placing disposal canisters and recycling the butts to reduce litter.
With Feds’ Reversal on Seismic, What Next?
The Interior Department recently moved to restart the review process for applications for seismic exploration for offshore oil and gas but it remains unclear how long permitting will take.
NC Missing at New York’s Billion Oyster Party
Guest columnist Tom Looney recently attended a celebration of oysters in New York, noting North Carolina’s absence despite being ideally positioned to compete in the growing shellfish aquaculture market.
Fish Farming Bill Introduced in Senate
A bill sponsored by coastal senators in the North Carolina General Assembly proposes allowing individuals to lease waters along the state’s coast for aquaculture.
Offshore Opposition Meeting Set for June
Organizations in opposition to offshore oil and natural gas exploration invite the public to a meeting on June 6 in Wilmington to discuss ways to prevent offshore activities in the Atlantic.
Researchers Reveal OBX Shipwreck Stories
As the 75th anniversary of the sinking of two World War II vessels off the Outer Banks approaches, researchers dive deep to uncover secrets that went down with the ships all those years ago.
‘The Flower Moon’
The May full moon, called the Flower Moon, rises over the Bogue Inlet pier on Emerald Isle. Photo: Sam Bland
Lost Colony Production To Celebrate 80 Years
America’s longest-running outdoor symphonic drama, “The Lost Colony,” celebrates its 80th year this Friday at its opening show, which features high-tech upgrades and alumni appearances.
Researchers Work to Rid Oceans of Plastic
Researchers at UNC Wilmington are trying to understand how to rid the oceans of plastics that break down into pieces so small that even the human eye can’t see them.
Agencies Lack Power to Clear Derelict Boats
A recent federal report echoes what many agencies and state and local governments already know: Abandoned boats in public waters are a problem with no easy solutions.
Jones to EPA: Review PotashCorp Rule
Rep. Walter Jones, R-N.C., has written a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt urging review of a regulation regarding mercury emissions at Potash Corp.’s mine in Aurora.
Stormwater Measures Tour Set for June 2
The North Carolina Coastal Federation and the East Carolina University invite the public to learn more about stormwater management systems installed in Cedar Point and the Croatan National Forest during a tour on June 2.
