Tryon Palace historic interpreters took visitors Saturday to August 1771 to learn about Gov. William Tryon and the Battle of Alamance, both fictionalized in the “Outlander” series, which has helped boost NC tourism.
State Seeks Input on Chemours’ Next Steps
The state is taking comments until Sept. 17 on the latest steps to prevent GenX and other PFAS pollution from entering the Cape Fear River through contaminated groundwater from the Chemours’ Fayetteville Works Site.
Museum Exhibit Examines Century of Storms
“Living on the Edge,” a new exhibit at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center, explores how coastal residents have endured a century of storms and a changing landscape.
Rainy Afternoon on Harkers Island
Undeterred by looming clouds and the threat of rain, passengers board the Island Ferry Express Thursday at Cape Lookout National Seashore’s Harkers Island visitor center to head to South Core Banks for a glimpse of the lighthouse, which is closed to climbing this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eastern NC to Begin Seeing Impacts of Isaias
Eastern North Carolina will likely see impacts of Tropical Storm Isaias, including tornadoes, flooding rain, wind, and storm surge, starting Monday evening into Tuesday.
Isaias Continues to Approach Eastern NC
In addition to the continued threat of rip currents through early next week, forecasters warn of the increased threat of tornadoes as Tropical Storm Isaias approaches the North Carolina coast.
COVID-19 Complicates Isaias Evacuations
Gov. Roy Cooper noted Friday during a briefing on Hurricane Isaias that preparations for hurricanes will be different because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NC Coast In Hurricane Isaias’ Forecast Track
An increasing threat of rip currents from Hurricane Isaias is expected on the N.C. coast as early as Friday afternoon, but the storm’s arrival time and intensity as it approaches are less certain than its forecast track.
Dare County Dredge A Step Closer
Dare County officials have given the go-ahead for a private partner to proceed with a contract with a Louisiana firm to build a dredge.
Designer to Create Shoes Made From Litter
Genevieve Gholizadeh, an NC State grad student, is designing and creating a pair of beach running shoes made from litter found on the coast.
K-12 Must Heed Key Safety Measures: Cooper
K-12 public schools will be required to implement safety measures to allow in-person instructions and that the state will be in safer-at-home phase 2 for three more weeks, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday.
Study Identifies Shellfish Growers’ Needs
A recent feasibility study on the state shellfish mariculture industry recommends building regional business incubators in Onslow, Carteret and Hyde counties to serve as hubs for startup shellfish growers.
Scout’s Conservation Work Part of Bigger Plan
Rising eighth grader Ryan Mroch is halfway to his goal of earning one of scouting’s rarest award, which focuses on conservation.
New Law Addresses Abandoned Boats
Gov. Roy Cooper signed a bill Wednesday giving the Wildlife Resources Commission permission and $1 million to investigate and remove abandoned and derelict vessels.
NC’s First Sea Level Rise Report, 10 Years On
The original state report on sea level rise in 2010 yielded controversy rather than policy changes to address the problem, but officials say there’s response happening now at the state and local levels.
New Hanover To Tweak Development Rules
New Hanover County officials are set to begin fine-tuning the unified development ordinance adopted earlier this year, as environmental advocates call for transparency and public involvement in the process.
