Forecasters expect an elevated risk of severe weather for eastern North Carolina with coastal flooding, strong winds and significant marine effects as a strong cold front moves through the area Thursday night when many may be sleeping.
Worship Leaders to Discuss Ocean Health
An event combining worship with a roundtable discussion of climate change featuring religious leaders from eastern North Carolina is set for Feb. 27 in Morehead City.
Watershed Restoration Grants Available
The N.C. Division of Water Resources is accepting proposals for grants for watershed restoration projects including stormwater and agricultural best management practices and restoration of impaired streams.
Commissioners Delay Porters Neck Rezoning
New Hanover County commissioners have postponed action on a proposed rezoning that would allow development of a controversial housing development in Wilmington.
Pea Island Restoration Work Nears End
Michael Flynn, coastal advocate with the North Carolina Coastal Federation, snagged this photo Tuesday of a habitat restoration project that began in January at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, work expected to be completed this week. The North Carolina Department of Transportation and contractor Barnhill Construction are excavating sand behind the Oregon Inlet terminal groin to improve habitat for migratory birds.
CRC to Address Shellfish Industry Rules
The Coastal Resources Commission during its meeting in Beaufort next week will look at rules for shellfish leasing and the needs of the growing shellfish aquaculture industry.
Nags Head to Discuss Recycling Contract
Nags Head commissioners are expected to discuss possible changes to the town’s recycling contract with Bay Disposal during its board meeting Wednesday.
Dare County Celebrates 150th Anniversary
Dare County is celebrating its sesquicentennial, or 150th anniversary, throughout the year with with events that recognize the county’s history, people, nature, businesses, culture and services.
DEQ Moves to Take Over River Locks, Dams
DEQ announced Friday that it was proceeding on behalf of the state with a letter of intent to take ownership of lock and dam Nos. 1-3 on the Cape Fear River.
Grants Available to Improve Beach Accesses
The state Division of Coastal Management announced Friday that local governments in the 20 coastal counties can apply for fiscal year 2020 grants to improve public beach accesses.
Explore Native Plants with Master Gardeners
Carteret County Master Gardeners Feb. 12 will be “Exploring Native Coastal Plants of the Carolinas” with Paul Hosier, professor emeritus of botany at UNCW, at the Crystal Coast Civic Center.
Tug Becomes First Part of New Artificial Reef
The state Division of Marine Fisheries’ Artificial Reef Program and Oregon Inlet Artificial Reef Committee sank Monday the first of three tugboats that will create a new artificial reef off the coast of Pea Island.
Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Receive Care
The large cold-stunning event last Thursday on the central coast of North Carolina saw dozens of sea turtles in need of rescue and rehabilitation.
Science Teacher Institute Set for July
Eighth through 12th grade science teachers can dive into hands-on STEM activities during a four-day institute in Carteret County July 6-9 offered by UNC Institute for the Environment.
NC Soil, Water Conservation Addresses GenX
The N.C. Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts passed a resolution addressing GenX and PFAS, presented by New Hanover County Soil and Water Conservation District.
KDH Installs Beach Cleanup Baskets
Kill Devil Hills is offering at the Ocean Bay Boulevard beach access cleanup baskets for beachgoers to collect litter while visiting the town’s beaches.
