Opponents of a now-dead wind farm in Carteret County claimed that the turbines would depress property values and kill tourism. We take a closer look.
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Mine Opponents Pin Hopes on Challenge
Worried neighbors of a proposed quarry in Beaufort County are hoping that a state law judge will order a review of the mine’s permit to discharge millions of gallons of freshwater into Blounts Creek.
Kitty Hawk Considers Beach Taxing Plan
Though a possible beach widening project is still months off, the Dare County town has begun considering a taxing plan to pay for it.
Remembering One of Our Coastal Heroes
The N.C. coast lost a great friend and champion with the death of Bernice Rice of Thomas Landing in Onslow County.
Joining Forces to Help Troubled Creeks
Two non-profits, a couple of universities, a local business and a city have been working together to bring two Wilmington creeks on the road to recovery.
Bald Head Prepares Terminal Groin Project
Bald Head Island is moving ahead with plans to build an almost 2,000-foot-long terminal groin to control erosion. A planned public hearing on the project that had been set for tonight has been cancelled.
A Winter Walk Through Culture
Sam Jones of Ocracoke often let his beloved horse, IkeyD, into the house for songs around the piano. Learn more about Sam, his horse and other cultural tidbits of the island.
Kayaking Ocracoke in Winter
A winter paddle through the marshes of Ocracoke may bring you face to face with a belted kingfisher, which will impress you with its diving aeronautics.
What’s Wrong With Lake Mattamuskeet?
The largest natural lake in the state is in trouble. Everybody who has anything to do with the lake is worried, but no one really knows what’s causing the problems or how to fix them.
Saving a Piece of the NE Cape Fear River
Pileated woodpeckers will always have a place to nest on the 2,300 acres along the Northeast Cape Fear River in Pender County that was recently preserved by the N.C. Coastal Land Trust.
Corps Investigates Ditching in Hofmann
The N.C. Coastal Federation’s request for information spurred the Army Corps of Engineers to investigate possible illegal ditching of wetlands in the Hofmann Forest.
Casting New Light on Ocean Acidity
That’s a pteropod. No bigger than a pea, it’s very sensitive to acidity levels in seawater. New research conducted at the Duke Marine Lab suggests that these sea butterflies and other marine animals could be in for a tough future.
What to Do About the Circle of Stones?
The foundation stones that were left behind when the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was moved 15 years ago have become almost sacred ground on the Outer Banks, but they are now threatened by storms and erosion.
Coastal Sketch: Veronica Carter
Though she’s on the board of an environmental group, Veronica Carter won’t go camping if she can help it. But try to put a landfill in her neighborhood and she’ll be quick to call you out.
State Taking Another Look at Inlet Rules
Regulations that control development around the state’s ever-changing and sometimes volatile inlets are being reexamined in a new study currently underway.
A ‘Shellebration’ to Honor the Oyster
The N.C. Coastal Federation is planning parties across the state to highlight the importance of oysters to our coastal waters.
