A design firm has presented two development plans for 290 acres of newly acquired land at Hammocks Beach State Park, one set with and one without a controversial boat launch area.
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Our Coast’s Food: The Lure of Oyster Bars
Oyster bars are a staple of North Carolina’s coast with a rich history dating back to the late 1800s, but only a few authentic experiences remain.
Pender Seeks Public Input on Planning
Officials in Pender County invite residents to comment during an upcoming meeting to discuss resilient redevelopment plans and needs in response to flooding from Hurricane Matthew.
Science Network Links Researchers, Teachers
The fifth annual SciREN Coast event brought together more than 130 scientists and educators to find creative ways to teach scientific concepts.
Emerald Isle Seeks Grant for Land Purchase
Emerald Isle has applied for a state grant for use in purchasing a nearly 30-acre tract near the old town hall for preservation and recreation purposes.
Dare Supports Naming Bridge for Etheridge
Dare County commissioners have OK’d a resolution offered by outgoing Board of Transportation member Malcolm Fearing to name the new Pea Island bridge in honor of Capt. Richard Etheridge.
Can Privatization Save Mattamuskeet Lodge?
The Wildlife Resources Commission has recommended turning over the languishing Lake Mattamuskeet Lodge to a private company to develop into a hotel or restaurant.
Work Set to Begin on Neuse Oyster Sanctuary
A public-private partnership is set to begin work this spring on a 15-acre oyster sanctuary in the Neuse River, a project anticipated to provide both economic and environmental benefits.
Navassa Superfund Update Set for March 14
Officials in charge of the cleanup at the former Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. EPA Superfund site in Navassa have set a public meeting to update residents on the status.
Topsail Beach’s Request for Sand Site Stalled
The Corps will not seek an exception to federal restrictions in order to designate an area of Banks Channel as a sand source for Topsail Beach re-nourishment projects, but town officials aren’t giving up the idea entirely.
Taste of Core Sound Focuses on Carvers
This year’s Taste of Core Sound program, set for Feb. 24, will celebrate the legacy of the Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild and will feature the three surviving members of its “Original Seven” founding board members.
Myers: Modernize Endangered Species Act
State wildlife director Gordon Myers testified before a Senate committee Wednesday, saying states need more flexibility, authority in enforcing the Endangered Species Act.
Trawling Restrictions OK’d in 5-3 Vote
The Marine Fisheries Commission on Thursday approved a measure prompted by a North Carolina Wildlife Federation petition that places new restrictions on shrimp trawling in state waters.
Wright Brothers ‘Storyteller’ Turns the Page
Known as a masterful storyteller and top expert on the Wright brothers and early aviation, historian Darrell Collins recently retired after 40 years with the National Park Service.
Study: Seismic Testing Disrupts Fish Behavior
Researchers in North Carolina recently published a study that shows fish “went missing” from a normally populated reef during seismic blasting for geological mapping.
Wildlife Photo Project Expands Statewide
Candid Critters, a photography experiment launched on the coast last year to gauge the diversity and range of wildlife for conservation and management, is going statewide.
