Area residents will be able to share their experiences and opinions and learn more about the issues surrounding shellfish aquaculture in Stump Sound and Topsail Sound during an informational presentation and listening session April 14 in Hampstead.
Coastal Federation announces 800-acre Carteret acquisition
The close to 800 acres is expected to further the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s mission to protect water quality, while supporting military readiness, as well as to provide a new official portion of North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail, the environmental group said Monday.
Commission to consider updating inlet hazard areas
The Coastal Resources Commission is to consider next week approving amending updated inlet hazard boundaries, ocean erodible areas and inlet hazard areas erosion rate setbacks.
‘Barn Owlet Watch 2026’ Wildlife Commission cam goes live
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Barn Owlet Watch 2026 is now live, giving viewers 24-hour real time video and audio to all the happenings in a barn owl nest box in the western part of the state.
Earth & Arts OBX to celebrate Earth Day, new boardwalk
In celebration of Earth Day and to mark the official opening of Nags Head’s new soundside boardwalk, the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is hosting Earth & Arts OBX on April 22.
Mapping upgrades go live in online flood blueprint tool
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s online tool designed to help local governments, agencies and nongovernmental partners plan and prioritize flood resilience actions now includes new maps for five river basins in Eastern North Carolina.
Commercial, for-hire fishing license, permit presale is April 15
Commercial and for-hire fishers may take advantage of the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries’ presales for fishing licenses and permits beginning April 15.
NC Lighthouse Challenge part of the US’ 250th celebration
For the NC Lighthouse Challenge, participants must visit 10 historic lighthouse sites and submit their photos with the lighthouse visible by the Dec. 31 deadline.
Four ferry routes expand schedules for spring season
NCDOT increased Tuesday departures for the ferries traveling between Hatteras-Ocracoke, Swan Quarter-Ocracoke, Cedar Island-Ocracoke and Southport-Fort Fisher.
Elizabeth City State to pay tribute to Coltrane, Davis
The John Coltrane/Miles Davis Centennial Celebration is scheduled for 7 p.m. April 14 at the Floyd L. Robinson Auditorium inside the Mickey L. Burnim Fine Arts Center. Doors open at 6 p.m.
High-speed internet access to expand in rural North Carolina
The state is awarding nearly $26 million to go to connecting by the end of the year 5,161 rural homes, businesses, and community anchor institutions in 66 counties to high-speed internet infrastructure.
Businesses can apply by May 11 for EV charging station funds
Requests for proposals will close at midnight May 11 for businesses to apply for federal funds to help build and operate EV charging stations along the state’s alternative fuel corridors such as Interstate 40, I-77 and U.S. 17.
NC Forest Service issues statewide open burning ban
In addition to issuing an open burning ban for all 100 counties, the North Carolina Forest Service has also canceled all burning permits and will not issue new ones until further notice.
Rogers to serve as Jockey’s Ridge State Park superintendent
N.C. Parks and Recreation has selected Steve Rogers as the next superintendent for the Dare County destination featuring the tallest living sand dune system on the Atlantic coast.
Friends group to organize nature trip to Finland, Arctic
The Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum Beaufort is set to offer a two-week travel opportunity next year to see the birds, wildlife and natural history of Finland.
Applicants needed for southern flounder advisory committee
Advisers are needed to collaborate on amendment 5, which is to address the Marine Fisheries Commission’s request to expand flounder fishery recreational access while continuing to rebuild the southern flounder stock, as well as issues in the commercial fishery.
