The Coast Guard has removed navigational aids to Barden Inlet and closed the area as a marked route. Boaters, however, may still use the inlet until it is no longer passable.
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Drilling Opponents Dominate Public Hearing
The first of three North Carolina public hearings this week on the new federal proposal for oil and natural gas leasing off the East Coast drew about 175, mostly drilling opponents.
Buxton Beach Nourishment Update
A detailed update on the Buxton Beach Nourishment Project was provided Monday during the Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Wild Caught Festival Celebrates Tradition
Wild Caught local seafood and music festival set for Aug. 18 and Aug. 19 in Down East Carteret County’s Gloucester celebrates locally grown and caught food and area musicians.
N. Topsail Seeks Conservation Zoning Change
Officials in North Topsail Beach are proposing changes to the town’s zoning ordinance, such as striking language that prohibits the rezoning of conservation-designated areas.
DEQ Subpoenaed for GenX Permit Records
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has been served a federal subpoena for records related Chemours Co.’s permits to discharge the compound known as GenX into the Cape Fear River.
Parks Launch Pack it In, Pack it Out Campaign
The Pack it in, Pack it Out campaign to keep island beaches clean was recently launched at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Signs are posted at park service beaches to remind visitors to take out whatever they take in.
Outage: Power Restored, Visitors Welcome
Power was restored Thursday to Ocracoke and Hatteras islands, and both will be open to visitors starting at noon Friday.
Pelican Award Winners Announced
The North Carolina Coastal Federation’s 2017 Pelican Award recipients have shown exceptional commitment to preserving, protecting and restoring our state’s coast.
Outage: Power Possible In 1-2 Days
Tideland EMC announced today that power could be restored to Hatteras and Ocracoke islands in one to two days.
Study: Predicting How Seawalls Affect Ecology
A new study provides insight into how different types of shoreline hardening affect the ecology across a variety of coastal settings, giving scientists a model for better predicting the effects.
New Law Opens Door for Sunday Hunting
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission says a new law, Outdoor Heritage Enhanced, will increase opportunities to hunt wild animals and upland game birds on private land
DEQ: GenX Levels Remain Below Health Goal
The Department of Environmental Quality said Wednesday that the latest sampling for GenX concentrations in the Cape Fear River shows levels are below the state’s health goal.
Outage: Power May Be Restored in 4-6 Days
Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative announced Tuesday that power is estimated to be restored in four to six days on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands.
Dick Bierly: The Business of Environmentalism
He’s a retired corporate executive who moved to the beach and became a coastal environmental activist, meet Dick Bierly.
Pamlico Sound Ferry Alternate Schedule
Because of the current emergency restrictions on visiting Ocracoke Island, the North Carolina Department of Transportation Ferry Division adopted Monday an alternate schedule for its Cedar Island-Ocracoke and Swan Quarter-Ocracoke routes.
