Texas-based WesternGeco LLC withdrew Sept. 4 its permit application to conduct seismic surveys for oil and natural gas off the coast of the Carolinas.
Coastal Review to Sponsor LWV Forums
Coastal Review Online is media sponsor for the League of Women Voters online candidate forums for Dare, New Hanover and Brunswick counties.
Marine Fisheries Commission Seeks Advisers
The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen, scientists, and other interested parties to serve on various fisheries advisory committees.
Residents to Receive Replacement Benefits
Residents who receive Food and Nutrition Services in 11 counties that were impacted by Hurricane Isaias will be issued automatic replacement benefits.
Tryon Palace, History Center to Reopen
Tryon Palace and North Carolina History Center in New Bern will reopen to the Public Sept. 14, after being closed since March 17 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Outer Banks Park Service Sites to Reopen
Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Wright Brothers National Memorial museums and the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site visitor center reopened this weekend after being closed since March 17 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
State Environmental Commission to Meet
The public can listen by phone or online this week when the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission meets.
Seafood Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty
Jeffrey A. Styron, treasurer of the corporate board of officers for Garland F. Fulcher Seafood Co. Inc., pleaded guilty Thursday to directing his company to falsely label hundreds of thousands dollars’ worth of foreign crabmeat as “Product of USA.”
NC Aquariums to Reopen Sept. 14
The North Carolina Aquariums at Fort Fisher, Pine Knoll Shores and Roanoke Island will reopen to guests Sept. 14 after being closed since March 17 as a precaution to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Basnight Bridge Traffic Disruptions Expected
There will be short traffic interruptions on the Marc Basnight Bridge over the next two weeks while NCDOT conducts a survey and scan of the structure.
Moores Creek to Reopen Visitor Center
Moores Creek National Battlefield, the site of the first significant victory for the Patriots in the Revolutionary War, will reopen its visitor center Tuesday .
Beaufort, Southport Museums to Open
The North Carolina Maritime Museums in Beaufort and Southport will both open Thursday after being closed due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Cape Hatteras Extends Lifeguard Season
Cape Hatteras National Seashore will continue stationing lifeguards through the end of September at Coquina Beach Access on Bodie Island, Frisco Beach Access on Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Beach Access.
PFAS Testing Seminar Series Begins Sept. 18
The North Carolina PFAS Testing Network will host on Zoom Sept. 18 the first in a series of online research update and discussion seminars planned for month and next.
Surfalorus Film Fest Kicks Off Sept. 24
The ninth annual Surfalorus Film Festival Sept. 24-27 on the Outer Banks and online features 15 films, interviews and Q&As with various filmmakers, surfers and surf culture figures, including the cast of Netflix’s “Outer Banks.”
Coastal Resources Commission to Meet
The state Coastal Resources Commission will meet by video conference to consider updates on the shellfish lease program, Coastal Habitat Protection Plan revisions and rule-making recommendations.