Dare County commissioners are set to hold a public hearing to consider proposed county service districts to help pay for a proposed more than $12 million beach nourishment project to address N.C. 12 overwash in Avon.
Hearing set on proposed new surface water standards
The state is holding an online public hearing at 6 p.m. July 20 on proposed revisions to surface water quality standards and classifications.
Volunteers needed for shoreline planting on Bogue Sound
The North Carolina Coastal Federation needs volunteers June 2 for shoreline planting on Bogue Sound.
Foundation commissions replica of 1908 Wright Flyer
The First Flight Foundation has commissioned a full-scale reproduction of the Wright 1908 aircraft for display at the North Carolina Museum of History.
Moderate drought returns to southeastern North Carolina
North Carolina is experiencing drought conditions for the first time in more than a year.
Cape Hatteras Selects Sediment Management Plan
Cape Hatteras National Seashore has a plan to manage beach nourishment, dune rebuilding, habitat restoration and emergency breach fill, with conditions.
Environmental Justice, Equity Board to meet May 24
The state Department of Environmental Quality Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will hold its quarterly meeting 3-5 p.m. May 24 online.
Visit Outer Banks lighthouses in-person, online
Cape Hatteras National Seashore is offering several ways to visit Bodie Island, Cape Hatteras and Ocracoke lighthouses.
Artificial Reef Program sinks vessel off Oregon Inlet
The state Marine Fisheries Artificial Reef Program sunk Friday a 108-foot tugboat off Oregon Inlet.
Video Highlights Hatteras Village Multi-Use Pathway
A short film on “The Hatteras Village Pathway Project,” highlights the new, 3.1-mile multi-use pathway under construction through Hatteras Village.
Get Ready: It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week
Gov. Roy Cooper has declared Sunday through Saturday as Hurricane Preparedness Week.
Fisheries Commission to Meet May 20
The state Marine Fisheries Commission will meet at 9 a.m. May 20 by web conference to hear updates on the southern flounder and shrimp fishery management plans.
Outer Banks Scenic Byway Receives Award
The Outer Banks National Scenic Byway has been awarded the 2021 Community Byway Award from the National Scenic Byway Foundation.
Summer Camps Planned at CSI in Wanchese
The Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese is offering this summer four weeks of camp with two alternating weekly themes for ages 10 to 15.
Nags Head Hires New Town Manager
Nags Head commissioners have selected North Carolina native Michael C. Silverman as the Outer Banks town’s next manager.
Wright Brothers Initiative Connects Ohio, NC
An education and tourism initiative launching this summer tells the story of the Wright brothers from Dayton, Ohio, to Kitty Hawk.