A recently unveiled painting depicts one of the “checkerboard” crews of the U.S. Life-Saving Service staffed by both Black and white members during the late 19th and early 20th century.
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Fourth Rodanthe house since February 2022 falls into ocean
Cape Hatteras National Seashore staff are communicating with the owners to coordinate removing the fallen oceanfront structure and all related debris.
Hearing April 12 on Dare County proposed shellfish leases
The public can attend the meeting in-person at the Dare County Government Center in Manteo or online.
State recognizes Women’s History Month with programs
As part of its celebration of Women’s History Month, the state Department of Natural and Cultural Resources will highlight women’s achievements through programs and exhibits.
Woman turning family land into refuge for wildlife, herself
Sheba Shiver, who left a career as a clinical psychologist and returned to her family’s 50 acres in Pender County, was approved in 2021 for a conservation grant. While waiting for the money, she had more than 10,000 trees planted.
Duke to host STEM event April 1 for middle schoolers
Registration opens March 13 for the Growing Equity in Science & Technology event.
Offshore wind open house to be held in Brunswick County
The North Carolina Taskforce for Offshore Wind Economic Resource Strategies, or NC TOWERS, members and experts will be available during the informal open house.
Federal grant to accelerate Alligator River bridge project
The $110 million National Infrastructure Project Assistance program grant is one of nine awarded nationwide and will go toward the estimated $294 million project to replace the Lindsay C. Warren Bridge completed in 1962.
Cost-share funding for runoff management gains support
The state Environmental Management Commission has unanimously adopted a resolution calling for expanding and funding programs to help landowners manage and lessen polluted stormwater runoff.
Environmental Justice Board to discuss cumulative impacts
The specially called in-person meeting begins at 6 p.m. March 16 in Raleigh.
Public input needed on bird hunting, conservation plans
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking public comment on 2023-24 migratory game bird hunting seasons and two conservation plans.
Climate change making allergy season longer, worse: Study
Bad news for the sniffly: A new report finds that as warmer temperatures increase the length of growing season, plants are releasing pollen and mold spores for a longer period of time.
Inner Coast: Mattamuskeet project aims to restore ‘balance’
Wendy Stanton, acting refuge manager for Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, says Lake Mattamuskeet is “out of balance,” but officials behind the work say the community’s enthusiasm for cleaning up the lake continues.
Traveling exhibit to highlight people of Winton Triangle
With its first exhibition at the C.S. Brown Auditorium in Winton, “Building A Mixed-Race Community” spans 1851 to 1973 and through 30 panels tells stories of more than 30 Hertford County residents.
‘Roanoke River Lights’ focus of History for Lunch program
Elizabeth City’s Museum of the Albemarle is to welcome Roanoke River Lighthouse and Maritime Museum curator for its April 5 lunch program.
‘Morass’ no more: Great Dismal could get new designation
The Great Dismal Swamp, already a national wildlife refuge, is being considered for designation as a National Heritage Area with new conservation, preservation and economic programs.
