The latest skirmish in the ongoing war for sand to re-nourish beaches has broken out on Shackleford Banks in Cape Lookout National Seashore.
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Controversial Movie Shows at UNCW
“Shored Up,” a documentary about our response to rising seas, was too hot for the state’s science museum, but it will show next week at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington.
Sam’s Field Notes: The Dance of the Dolphins
Sam Bland got an unexpected surprise after Christmas on a jog down the beach at Emerald Isle. He rushed back with his camera to catch The Dance of the Dolphins.
DOT Explains Plans for Rodanthe Breach
The state Department of Transportation is considering two plans to fix a battered section of N.C. 12 along northern Hatteras Island.
Water, Wetland Rules Up First
A public meeting next week will start a multi-year process ordered by the N.C. General Assembly that could subject every environmental rule to revision or repeal. Water-quality rules covering everything from sewer plants to shellfish beds are first under the gun.
Questions Surround Hofmann Forest Sale
As the clock slowly ticks toward the June 30 deadline for the sale of the Hofmann Forest, much remains shrouded in mystery.
CRC to Consider Weaker Rules at Old Inlet
A controversial proposal that would loosen development rules on land where a tidal inlet once separated Sunset Beach from Bird Island will again be considered by the state Coastal Resources Commission when it meets next month.
UNCW Lab at Center of Dolphin Deaths
Dolphins that die along the southern N.C. coast often end up at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington, where scientists have played a major role in investigating the recent viral epidemic that has killed thousands of dolphins.
‘A Terrible Milestone’
They are washing up on beaches and in estuaries, both the dead and the dying. More than 1,000 bottlenose dolphin have died along the East Coast since July. “It’s a terrible milestone,” says a scientist who has examined many of them.
Costly Changes to Building Codes?
Changes to the state building codes could result in higher flood insurance premiums for some homeowners.
Takeover Complete; Now Comes the Hard Part
With the takeover of state government complete, Gov. Pat McCrory and the GOP must now govern in way that doesn’t alienate voters.
The Top 10 Stories of 2013
As one year ends and another begins, it’s time to step back and take stock. At “Coastal Review Online” that means reviewing the top stories of the more than 240 that appeared here in 2013.
Our Coast’s Food: The Seafood Bible
For more than 30 years, Joyce Taylor taught North Carolinians how to buy, cook and store N.C. seafood. Her book remains as indispensable to seafood cooks as a shrimp peeler.
Wind Farm Plan Causes a Chill in Carteret
A proposed wind and solar farm near Newport in Carteret County faces mounting opposition and a new state permit process for which clear guidelines are still being created.
A White Christmas at Hatteras
The unusual appearance of a snowy owl has excited birders flocking to Cape Hatteras. Our naturalist, Sam Bland, joined them.
A Coastal Christmas Icon
Nick Harvey of Davis had an idea several years ago about making Christmas trees from crab pots. They’re everywhere now, even in Hawaii and Alaska.
