The National Hurricane Center late Tuesday issued a hurricane warning for much of the North Carolina coast, meaning preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.
Dorian: Evacuations Ordered Along NC Coast
Visitors in numerous coastal North Carolina communities are being told to leave as a weakened but still powerful Hurricane Dorian is forecast to reach the state’s coast by late Thursday.
Tryon Palace to Highlight Eastern NC Plants
Tryon Palace in New Bern has events planned for green thumbs in the coming months, including a program in September focusing on the best plants for Eastern North Carolina and a fall plant sale in October.
Hunting No Longer Allowed on Carrot Island
Rachel Carson Reserve officials remind the public that hunting is no longer allowed on Carrot Island, effective June 30, because of the town’s recent annexation of the protected, undeveloped island.
Risk Communication Training Set
During a four-week online NOAA pilot program that begins in mid-September, participants will learn tools to be proactive and effective in communicating coastal hazard risks.
Southern Flounder Season to Close Sept. 4
With the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission’s adoption last week of the Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2, the commercial and recreational season for southern flounder will close Sept. 4.
Southport Ferry Terminal Out of Service
A ramp failure Tuesday at the Southport ferry terminal could keep the ferry connecting to Fort Fisher out of service for weeks, officials said Wednesday.
New Bodie Island Hunt Blind Work to Begin
Construction on an accessible hunt blind and wildlife-viewing platform on Bodie Island is expected to begin this week and wrap up by the beginning of October.
Ferry System Seeks Input on Long-Range Plan
The state Ferry Division is encouraging its passengers to assist in developing the draft long-range development plan by answering online a few survey questions.
Chemours Submits to State PFAS Action Plans
Department of Environmental Quality staff are currently reviewing a PFAS reduction plan Chemours submitted Tuesday pursuant to the February consent order that addresses emissions from the company’s Fayetteville facility.
Hazardous Waste Collection Days Set
A partnership of Carteret, Craven and Pamlico counties, the Coastal Environmental Partnership is collecting household hazardous waste in Morehead City Sept. 28 and Bayboro and New Bern, both on Oct. 12.
Call for Volunteers for Cape Hatteras Cleanup
Officials at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association are hosting drop-in volunteer cleanups Sept. 21 at several spots along the seashore’s beaches.
Event to Showcase Cape Lookout at Night
Cape Lookout Lighthouse shines on the night sky in this image by the National Park Service. Visitors to Cape Lookout National Seashore can experience the lighthouse under the night sky, like the lighthouse keepers did, during the ranger-led Evening at the Cape program, offered one weekend a month from June to October.
State Plans Recovery Resources Meetings
State officials are offering information sessions in the coming weeks on recovery resources in more than a dozen hurricane-affected communities.
Most Facilities to Open at Hammocks Beach
Hammocks Beach State Park will resume most operations Aug. 30 that have been closed for almost a year because of Hurricane Florence damage.
Atlantic Beach to Develop Stormwater Plan
Atlantic Beach officials announced Friday that the town has received a $15,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to help create a stormwater resiliency plan.
