A group of business leaders that included officials from the Carteret County and Outer Banks chambers of commerce went to Washington, D.C., this week to urge President Obama to ban seismic testing in Atlantic offshore waters.
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Feds Propose Standards to Reduce Flood Risk
The Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed new elevation standards to protect federal buildings from flooding.
Southern Shores Sets Forum on Beach Plan
Town officials in Southern Shores have set a date for a forum to gauge public opinion on a proposed beach re-nourishment project that will likely require a tax increase.
New Ferry Dredge Completes First Assignment
The North Carolina Ferry Division’s new Dredge Manteo was used successfully over the weekend to re-open a portion of the Ocracoke-Hatteras ferry channel.
Coastal Land Trust’s Janice Allen Honored
Coastal land conservation leader Janice Allen was recently honored for her work with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of the state’s most prestigious service awards.
New Hanover Board Tables Permit Action
New Hanover County commissioners tabled on Monday a public hearing and expected vote on proposed zoning ordinance changes that included a new special-use permit for heavy industry.
Electric Car Chargers Slated for Eastern NC
A legal settlement with Duke Energy led to a $1.5 million program to install electric vehicle chargers in N.C., which many think will be good for business in the eastern part of the state.
Sea Turtle Doctor Pioneers New Science
Dr. Craig Harms of N.C. State’s Center for Marine Sciences and Technology in Morehead City not only treats sick and injured sea turtles and other marine life, he and others here advance the science.
Wildlife Shelter to Host Dinner Fundraiser
The Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter will host its 22nd annual Taste of Carteret dinner fundraiser, complete with a silent auction and live music.
Study: How Much Tourism Is Too Much?
New research from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill may provides a way to know how much human presence sensitive coastal areas may be able to withstand.
Coastal Sketch: April Clark Strikes A Balance
April Clark of Swansboro is a business owner and environmental advocate who manages to maintain equilibrium in her efforts to protect natural resources and promote economic growth in a small coastal town.
Public Opinions Differ On State Alligator Plan
The state Wildlife Resources Commission is in the process of drafting a new management plan for the American alligator, but the public appears split on how to best manage the reptile in the wild.
‘Many’ Figure Eight Owners Haven’t Voted
As the world’s attention is focused on Election Day, a pending vote on a controversial plan to build a terminal groin on Figure Eight Island may not have generated the response proponents wanted, so far.
McCrory Outlines Matthew Recovery Plan
The governor says state lawmakers will likely be called back to Raleigh this month for a special session to address Hurricane Matthew recovery needs, as a new committee begins work to coordinate efforts.
Down East Folks Cry Foul Over Team Name
Residents of Down East communities in Carteret County aren’t happy that the new minor league baseball team in Kinston has assumed their coastal identity in its chosen name, the Down East Wood Ducks.
Our Celestial Coast: More Shooting Stars
Backyard stargazers and advanced astronomers will have more meteor showers to enjoy in November, including the Orionids, Taurids and Leonids meteor showers.
