The NCDOT Ferry Division announced plans to bump up daily departures from 36 to 52 starting Tuesday and continuing through Nov. 3.
Commercial license, permit holders urged to renew early
Commercial fishers, seafood dealers, and for-hire captains can beat long lines by renewing their licenses and permits well before the June 30 deadline.
Tryon Palace to hold spring plant sale, open gardens to public
The historic site in downtown New Bern is celebrating National Gardening Month this weekend with a spring heritage plant sale and free admission to the palace gardens.
Ocean industries outperform major market indices in March
The University of North Carolina Wilmington Blue Economy Index delivered a positive return during March amid a troubled and volatile broader market.
NCSU sportfishing school set for June on Hatteras Island
Organizers promise an immersive five-day program, blending classroom instruction with hands-on training.
Spotted seatrout harvest closure extended in state waters
Cold stuns, which can kill spotted seatrout, have prompted the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries to extend the harvest closure of the fish.
Talk on history of surfing in Carteret County set for April 26
Taking place in the History Museum of Carteret County, Lisa Pelletier Harman will host the talk featuring David Sledge and Doctor Ty Roach.
Spring cleanup: NCDOT Litter Sweep calls for volunteers
Residents are asked to help remove roadside trash as the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Spring Litter Sweep kicks off Saturday.
State proposes changes to water quality standards
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality officials are holding a public hearing April 22 in Raleigh to hear comment on proposed changes to the state’s surface water quality standards, including the addition of standard for E. coli as an indicator of disease-causing organisms in certain recreational waters.
Ocracoke Village’s Earth Day Weekend Celebration ahead
Ocracoke’s family friendly Earth Day Weekend Celebration is set for April 11 to 13 on the island.
State accepting public comments on annual energy plan
The Weatherization Assistance Program’s annual state plan serves residents in low-income and disadvantaged communities across the state save energy and reduce their utility bills.
Coastal Land Trust to host ‘Pollinator Palooza!’ April 26
Education and information about pollinators, as well as free plants seeds to start your own pollinator garden, will be available at this year’s “Pollinator Palooza!”
Brunswick nuclear plant plans to test sirens Wednesday
All 38 outdoor warning sirens within 10 miles of the Brunswick Nuclear Plant are to be tested Wednesday morning.
Bodie Island Lighthouse to open for climbing this month
Beginning April 18, tickets will on sale to visitors who want to climb the Bodie Island Lighthouse’s 214-step spiral staircase.
Wrightsville Beach bridge lane closures to begin Monday
N.C. Department of Transportation crews are scheduled to begin routine maintenance on the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge next week, which will require lane closures.
Outer Banks educators to celebrate Earth Day with fair
The Coastal Environmental Educators Network is hosting a free fair in celebration of Earth Day on April 22 at Jockey’s Ridge State Park.
