The mating calls of dog-day cicadas are one of nature’s familiar sounds of summer that, when they go silent, signal the changing of the seasons.
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Rising Rivers Prompt Rescues, Health Fears
Rivers swollen by Hurricane Matthew’s heavy rains are forcing evacuations and rescues, as many worry about the toxic waste that rising waters are carrying toward the eastern part of the state.
Matthew’s Death Toll Now 22
Gov. Pat McCrory announced Thursday that Hurricane Matthew’s death toll had risen to 22 and urged caution as flood waters continue to rise.
Northeast NC Swamped in Matthew’s Deluge
Parts of northeastern North Carolina were still recovering from September’s Hurricane Hermine when Hurricane Matthew dumped up to 15 inches of rainfall on the region this past weekend.
Officials: Toss Water to Prevent Mosquitoes
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety reminded residents to “tip and toss” outdoor containers of water to curb mosquito breeding after Hurricane Matthew.
NOAA Offers Post-Matthew Resources
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released online resources for use by coastal communities in dealing with marine debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, including high-resolution, aerial shoreline imagery and a response guide.
Firm Seeks to Fill Wetlands for Retail Center
An Atlanta-based company proposes to fill federally regulated wetlands and route streams through culverts at an undeveloped site on the mainland side of Ocean Isle Beach to allow construction of a shopping center.
Videos Show Beach Conditions at N. Topsail
Onslow County has posted aerial footage showing the condition of the beach and dunes at North Topsail Beach following Hurricane Matthew.
US 17 Bypass Plan Prompts Flooding Fears
State transportation officials are set to study a more than decade-old plan to connect U.S. 17 in Brunswick County across the state line to a South Carolina highway, but a county commissioner is among those worried about destruction of wetlands in a flood-prone area.
Part of N.C. 12 in Kitty Hawk Washed Out
Waves lap at a crumbled section of N.C. 12 in Kitty Hawk at low tide on Monday morning. Photo: Kip Tabb
Matthew Exits, Record Flooding Continues
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.
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.
