Blue buttons, small ocean dwellers that aren’t jellyfish but are related to the Portuguese man o’ war, have recently made rare appearances on N.C. beaches.
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Senate Plan for ‘The Rocks’ Still Unknown
Officials want to know whether a Senate proposal calling for removal of “The Rocks” dam in the Cape Fear River will be part of the final budget agreement.
Street Names Tell Ocracoke’s History
Who’s Ikey D and Nubbin? And where’s that poker game on Poker Players Lane? Ocracoke’s history is on display on its street signs.
Vacation Food Collected for Needy
A decade-old effort to collect food for the needy from departing vacationers in a Brunswick County beach town is catching on elsewhere along the N.C. coast.
“Dinnertime”
Photographer Seth Effron captured this image, “Dinnertime,” at about 4 p.m. Aug. 17 at Figure Eight Island.
Our Coast’s Food: Brunswick Stew
Recipes for this traditional, Southern coastal stew are sure to cause an argument. Is it chicken or pork, opossum or squirrel? Should it be thick or soupy?
Effort to Clean River Begins on Lawns
Cedar Point officials, ECU and the N.C. Coastal Federation have teamed to reduce stormwater runoff into the White Oak River, which the EPA says is impaired.
Guest Column: The State of Predators
Sharks splashed across headlines this summer but not reported is that many shark species are near extinction and that could upset entire marine ecosystems.
Two Paths to Saving Hofmann Forest
Ron Sutherland and Fred Cubbage, an unlikely duo, together led the campaign to keep N.C. State from selling its 79,000-acre Hofmann Forest to developers.
Time’s Up for Decision on Hog Farms
The deadline has arrived for the EPA to address allegations by environmental groups that hog farms in North Carolina put the health of minorities at risk.
Dune Rule Kicks Up Sand in Topsail
Owners of lots in Topsail Beach where homes once stood are threatening to sue the town over rules meant to protect sand dunes and other homes from flooding.
“Sea Treasures”
Photographer Jim Snyders captured this image, “Sea Treasures,” in May at the 6800 block of Emerald Isle.
Derelict Boats Are Subject of Survey
The survey is designed to assess the extent of abandoned and derelict boats in N.C. coastal waterways. They can be hazards to navigation and ticking environmental time bombs, but no one does much about them.
Respect, Don’t Fear N.C. Snakes
Venomous or not, most people just don’t like snakes, but they’re magnificent creatures and their presence can mean there’s habitat for other wildlife.
Towns Vote to Oppose Offshore Drilling
Two Carteret County towns this week joined the growing list of N.C. communities taking official positions opposed to offshore drilling and seismic blasting.
Research Efforts Take Flight with Drones
Unmanned aerial vehicles or drones offer area scientists new possibilities for research in otherwise hard-to-reach areas and difficult marine environments.
