The joint meeting of the Commercial Resource Fund Committee and the Funding Committee for the N.C. Commercial Fishing Resource Fund is Monday.
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See Moores Creek at night by candlelight Nov. 11
Visitors will travel along the candlelit trail with reenactors and living historians sharing stories of the early days of the American Revolution and of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, Feb. 27, 1776.
Scuttled Confederate ship had served both sides in Civil War
The steamboat scuttled at Cobb Point near Elizabeth City by its Confederate captain during winter 1862 had previously served as a Union vessel.
State awards $2.3M in Environmental Enhancement Grants
Just shy of $1 million funded through the N.C. Department of Justice’s Environmental Enhancement Grant program is going to projects with coastal benefits.
Vessel discharges diesel into Taylors Creek for 40 minutes
As much as 70 gallons of diesel fuel is estimated to have spilled Saturday at Beaufort Docks.
‘It’s not a costume’
An orb weaver appears to don its Halloween skull mask. Photo: Mark Courtney
Fall fishing — sweater weather — the best time to get back
Autumn is the best for dramatic and rewarding fishing adventures, and Capt. Gordon returns to share his tips for success on the water.
Cape Hatteras seashore home to 378 sea turtle nests in 2023
Outer Banks Forever, Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s official nonprofit partner, shared all the nest and sea turtle statistics rangers collected during the 2023 nesting season.
Offshore speeds reduced Nov. 1-April 30 for calving season
Vessels are required to reduce speed to help reduce the threat of collisions with endangered North Atlantic right whales, of which NOAA says there are fewer than 350 remaining.
PFAS, offshore wind, resilience focus of Nov. 6 forum
“Priority Issues in Coastal North Carolina” is a full-day discussion with coastal experts, professionals and officials at UNCW’s Center for Marine Science in Wilmington.
‘Faith In the Future’: Troubles befall Virginia Dare Shores
In the third installment of our special series, the artist-turned-developer who dreamed of bringing tourists and wealth to the Outer Banks in the 1920s sees his hopes nearly dashed — and then came the Great Depression.
Public meeting on Lake Mattamuskeet work set for Nov. 2
The meeting in Swan Quarter is expected to provide attendees with an overview of the work that has been completed over the past year to implement the Lake Mattamuskeet restoration plan and an opportunity to speak with each project partners.
EMC to consider stormwater programs, hear PFAS updates
The Environmental Management Commission committees are to meet Nov. 8 and the full commission Nov. 9, both days in Raleigh and available online.
James City first site of new African American Heritage Tour
The tour, still under development to highlight the region’s African American heritage, is a partnership of the nonprofit Eastern Carolina Foundation for Equity and Equality and the National Park Service.
Ramp inspections to alter Bayview-Aurora ferry runs
The schedule change is set for Wednesday, Nov.1, and Thursday, Nov. 2.
Former ferry service director Harold Thomas honored
Harold Thomas, who retired in August as the director of the North Carolina Ferry Division, was honored today with the Outstanding Government Service Award during the Governor’s Awards for Excellence ceremony.
