Volunteers are needed to help the organizations that care for the wild horses on Shackleford Banks and Rachel Carson Reserve raise community awareness.
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Blanket of white falls overnight
Snow covers Front Street in Beaufort Wednesday morning as the winter storm continues to blanket Carteret County and much of coastal North Carolina. Photo: Dylan Ray
El’s Drive-In rebuilds, reopens, rekindling fond memories
It’s back, and if you didn’t realize it was gone, well, you must be among the few ’round these parts unacquainted with the tiny Morehead City burger joint that’s been a favorite for locals and visitors alike for 69 years.
Pea Island groups seeks feedback, lifesaving station stories
The Pea Island Preservation Society is hosting a special program next month to receive feedback and collect more stories about the Pea Island Lifesaving Service station.
Forecasters warn: Coastal NC folks should brace for snow
National Weather Service forecasters said Tuesday the expected snowfall accumulations could stick around for some days along the North Carolina coast, with any thawing freezing again at night.
National Park Service looks to protect Fort Raleigh shoreline
Recognized as the last known location of “the Lost Colony,” officials are considering three different options to stabilize about a mile of shoreline at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.
Agency nixes speed limits proposed to protect right whales
“Despite its best efforts, NMFS does not have sufficient time to finalize this regulation in this Administration due to the scope and volume of public comments,” NOAA said before Trump’s inauguration Monday.
Manatee rescued from Greenville canal returns to wild
“Pamlico,” a 9-foot female manatee rescued last November from a canal in Greenville, has been released in Florida waters.
New state program to help households save money, energy
Energy Saver North Carolina initially will focus on single-family, owner-occupied housing, particularly those in high energy-burdened, disadvantaged regions and in areas with storm impacts, according to the state.
Put your state tax refund to work helping wildlife programs
North Carolina state tax filers can donate a portion or all of their refund to the state Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Fund.
Dare commissioners vow fight over Wanchese land price
Dare County commissioners, during a special meeting Wednesday, agreed to again attempt to negotiate a deal with the developer of a controversial high-density residential development in Wanchese, but also didn’t rule out condemnation as an option.
Wildlife Corridor offers curriculum on animal crossings
Available at no charge, the new wildlife crossing curriculum is designed for middle school students, but can be modified to meet any learning level, organizers said.
People we meet while fishing: Seek Mentors, avoid Leeches
Fishing affords opportunities to encounter all kinds of personality types, many more toxic than helpful, but aspiring to be more like those you’d most like to meet may offer a roadmap.
Former ADI manager found guilty of discharging chemicals
A former manager at a chemical processing company in Navassa has pleaded guilty to knowingly discharging tens of thousands of gallons of chemicals directly into the Cape Fear River.
Sandbag project near Pea Island visitor center begins Friday
Officials said the project near the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge visitor center will mitigate the type of overwash that caused the highway to be closed for a period in mid-November.
EPA to NC: Solvent discharge limits deadline ‘mandatory’
A pending lawsuit notwithstanding, the Environmental Protection Agency has put North Carolina on notice: There’s no extension of the time frames for addressing the federal agency’s objections regarding the discharge of 1,4 dioxane into waters upstream of the Cape Fear.
