Daddy longlegs, scientifically speaking, a member of the Leiobunum genus, stretches its legs recently on the leaf of a sweetbay magnolia, or Magnolia virginiana, a native species on the North Carolina coast. Often called harvestmen — there are at least 6,600 suborders of the species — and mistakenly identified as spiders, the insect is an arachnid that has been found everywhere on Earth except Antarctica. Photo: Mark Hibbs
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Recreational spotted seatrout season temporarily closed
State wildlife officials say the temporary closure through June 30 was made to avoid confusion.
Officials say Brunswick County wildfire 10% contained
The 1,500-acre wildlife that started Friday afternoon quickly spread Saturday after skipping containment lines in the area of Boiling Spring Lakes.
Water quality workshop to focus on strategies, challenges
The North Carolina Water Resources Association’s workshop, “Restoring Coastal Water Resources — Challenges, Opportunities and Successful Approaches,” set for May 16 will examine water quality conditions, strategies and proven strategies.
Coastal commission OKs limited use of wheat straw bales
The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission has changed an oceanfront development rule to allow wheat straw bales be used under certain conditions as an alternative to sand fencing to try and fend off erosion, a move environmental and wildlife groups oppose.
Coastal commission’s counsel moves to Board of Elections
After serving as the Coastal Resources Commission’s legal counsel for close to 15 years, Special Deputy Attorney General Mary Lucasse has been promoted to work with the state Board of Elections.
Public hearing on new wetlands rule set for June
A public hearing on North Carolina’s revised wetlands definition has been scheduled June 26 in Raleigh.
Newport man lands new state record vermilion snapper
Colby Shaw of Newport has broken a 15-year state record with his recent catch of a vermilion snapper.
Bald Head Island’s abundant deer spur management talks
The village council is in discussions on how to manage the growing number of deer that populate the Brunswick County island.
Cape Fear River Watch to host ‘Postcards Against PFAS’ event
The “Postcards Against PFAS” event is from 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday in Wilmington ahead of the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission’s May 8 meeting.
Hearing set on removing buffer zone around Buxton Woods
A public hearing is set for Monday on the proposed text amendment to remove restrictions on multifamily dwellings in the half-mile buffer around the 1,007-acre Buxton Woods Reserve.
Stein appoints former Rep. Paul Tine DMV commissioner
Paul Tine, who owns Midgett Insurance Agency in Kitty Hawk and served two terms in the state House, has been named DMV commissioner.
Preventing Environmental Hazards Act a commonsense bill
Guest opinion by Congressman Greg Murphy: Allowing National Flood Insurance Program payouts to remove a threatened oceanfront structure before it collapses, rather than wait until it creates an environmental disaster, will add flexibility while mitigating risks.
Coastal Land Trust completes purchase of ‘The Point’
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust will own and manage the nearly 150-acre tract at the south end of Topsail Island until it is transferred to the state, where it will remain development free.
NAACP joins fight for Chemours to disclose documents
The NAACP New Hanover County Branch’s motion to intervene in a lawsuit against Chemours and its predecessor company DuPont is the latest is an ongoing fight to keep public thousands of pages of documents.
Power outage times expected to improve in Ocracoke
Tideland Electric’s Project Ocracoke Resiliency will include installing underground electrical lines and equipment to help improve resilience against severe weather.
