Hurricane Matthew headed out to sea early Sunday morning, leaving deep, standing water in roads and other places up and down the N.C. coast, and the threat of more flooding remains.
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Public Invited to Comment on Alligator Plan
The North Carolina Task Force will hold three public forums as it develops a management for the American alligator.
Public Weighs In on Hammocks Beach Plan
Dozens turned out for a public meeting on long-range plans for adding amenities at Hammocks Beach State Park, where opinions were divided on a proposed boat ramp and related parking area.
Coastal Research Fellowship Seeks Applicants
A $10,000 fellowship aimed at graduate students studying coastal management in North Carolina has opened its application.
What’s In A Name? Brunswick County Places
From Bolivia and Calabash to Winnabow and Waccamaw, Brunswick County features many unusually named places, and getting to the origins of those monikers brings to life the rich history of the North Carolina coast.
Humpback Whales Recover; Threats Remain
NOAA recently determined that most populations of humpback whales have rebounded and are no longer threatened or endangered, but some conservation groups say the status change is premature.
Clean Energy Panel Highlights Economics
At the Making Energy Work Conference in Raleigh, panel members highlighted the ability of renewable energy to create jobs and add value to economies.
UNC Officials Appoint Collaboratory Advisers
UNC-Chapel Hill officials have appointed seven scientists and policy experts as advisers to the N.C. Policy Collaboratory, as university faculty continue to scrutinize how the legislature’s creation will operate.
Fishing Gear Recovery Effort Seeks Applicants
The North Carolina Coastal Federation needs commercial fishermen to help remove lost fishing gear and other marine debris from coastal waters this winter.
Ramblers Concerts Postponed
The shows by the Red Clay Ramblers, which were originally scheduled for Oct. 7 and 8, will be postponed due to Hurricane Matthew.
Guide Offers Ways to Reduce Seismic Risks
A Duke Marine Lab professor has co-written a new guide to minimizing risks to marine mammals for use by companies preparing to do seismic surveys for offshore oil and gas exploration.
Our Celestial Coast: October’s Fireballs
October begins with dark skies on the heels of a black moon, ideal conditions for viewing deep-space objects, and offers monthlong meteor showers with a good chance of spotting a fireball.
Four NC Solar Firms Rank Among Top 20
Four North Carolina-based firms ranked in the top 20 in a solar energy trade journal’s recently published top 500 list of North American solar contractors.
Judge Says Feds Have Failed Red Wolves
A U.S. District judge granted a preliminary injunction barring federal officials fro removing red wolves from properties and slammed the officials for declining populations.
Our Coast’s Food: Odd Pairings
Peanuts in Pepsi, Ritz crackers as a lemon pie crust, fried spot and grits — some food combinations enjoyed on the North Carolina coast may seem a bit weird to outsiders.
Federation Protests Groin Application
The North Carolina Coastal Federation contends in a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers that the Figure Eight Island Homeowners Association’s application for a terminal groin on Figure Eight Island is incomplete and inaccurate.
