The Department of Cultural and Natural Resources recently dedicated the states first Heritage Dive Site, the wreck of a Civil War blockade runner off Kure Beach, and more are planned.
Researchers Work to Rid Oceans of Plastic
Researchers at UNC Wilmington are trying to understand how to rid the oceans of plastics that break down into pieces so small that even the human eye can’t see them.
Our Coast’s History: Penderlea
The farming community of Penderlea in Pender County can trace its roots back to the Roosevelt’s New Deal, when it the first of 152 homestead projects designed to help disadvantaged farmers make a better life during the Great Depression.
What’s In A Name? Onslow County Places
From Alum Spring to Verona, Bachelor’s Delight to Stump Sound, Onslow County’s unusual place names provide a glimpse at early life in its coastal communities.
Area Residents Wary of Airlie Road Projects
Airlie Road is a state-designated scenic byway that’s a familiar and historic part of the Wilmington landscape, but many fear a proposed residential development and other changes in the works will destroy the character of the area.
What’s In A Name? Pender County Places
From Atkinson to Yamacraw, Beattys Bridge to Watha, examining the unusual place names in Pender County can help in understanding the history of the North Carolina coast.
Living Shorelines Withstand Matthew’s Force
Hurricane Matthew put living shorelines to the test, and proponents and scientists say the coastal management method that uses marsh grasses and oyster reefs to fight erosion worked as intended.
What’s In A Name? New Hanover Places
From Castle Hayne to Monkey Junction, Dry Pond to Zeke’s Island, New Hanover County has a number of unusual place names, with stories that are part of the history of the North Carolina coast.
What’s In A Name? Brunswick County Places
From Bolivia and Calabash to Winnabow and Waccamaw, Brunswick County features many unusually named places, and getting to the origins of those monikers brings to life the rich history of the North Carolina coast.
Barges Proposed as Dredging Alternative
A UNCW professor and his graduate students have proposed using barges for offloading cargo as an alternative to channel deepening at the state port in Wilmington to accommodate the larger ships now able to transit the Panama Canal.
Webe Talkin’ Sumthin’ ‘Bout Golla
The mayor of Navassa begins the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s summer Speaker Series with a talk about the Gullah culture of the coast.
Coastal Plain Is One of World’s “Bio” Hotspots
Those of us who live on or visit the N.C. coast know how special it is, but we’re also part of a larger region now recognized by an international environmental group as one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth.
Climate Change Up Close and Personal
“Climate Stories NC” document how the changing climate has affected the lives of North Carolinians, like Willy Phillips, a fisherman in Columbia.
Historic Building Sprouts A Green Roof
A 1950’s era building in downtown Wilmington is getting a lot of oohs ad aahs after New Hanover County redesigned it into a modern office space that incorporates numerous energy-saving and sustainability features, including a planted roof that reduces stormwater runoff.
Sharing The Beauty of The N.C. Coast
For those looking to entertain holiday visitors, getting outside and sharing the special places all along the N.C. coast is sure to create lasting memories.
Have Yourself a Colonial Christmas
A cook in Ocean Isle Beach modernized recipes from Colonial-era cookbooks to come up with a meal that could have graced holiday tables in the 1700s.
