The late North Topsail Beach Alderman Larry Strother died April 12 at the age of 79.
Wilmington officials request ideas for new public park
The city of Wilmington is hosting a public engagement on May 2 to gather ideas on the design, amenities, and overall vision for its next public park.
Carteret to host free disposal of household hazardous items
Carteret County residents will have an opportunity to dispose of small quantities of common household hazardous items for free on Saturday.
Wildlife officials offer tips to deter, not attract, black bears
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, in partnership with BearWise, has hot tips on how to look for and reduce potential attractants for black bear as they become more active now through the fall.
For the next two years, plan on lane closures at U.S. 17 bridge
While traffic will continue to flow over the bridge, the preservation project on the 16-year-old structure isn’t expected to be complete until summer 2028.
Fort Fisher Aquarium set to close for renovation, expansion
The N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher, the state’s southernmost aquarium, is closing May 26 for a major renovation and expansion project, construction of which is expected to take about 30 months.
UNCW Blue Economy Index fares better than its benchmarks
The University of North Carolina Wilmington Blue Economy Index, which measures oceans-based industry performance as compared to familiar stock exchange indices including the S&P 500 and S&P Industrials, saw less of a slide during March than they did.
Five coastal sites listed on National Register of Historic Places
Four new historic districts and 19 properties across the state, five of which are on the coast, have been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Recreational season for black sea bass opens May 1
The black sea bass season for recreational anglers in state waters north of Cape Hatteras will open May 1 and close Dec. 31.
Tursi to discuss his new book on NC baseball big-leaguers
Frank Tursi, former Coastal Review editor and author of a new book about North Carolina natives who played major-league baseball, will talk about the book and the players April 25 in Morehead City.
Brunswick landfill to accept range of waste at no charge
Brunswick County property owners and residents can dispose at no charge everything but regular household trash and hazardous waste during the Free Cleanup Week that begins Monday at the landfill in Bolivia.
Webinar to explore historic records of ethnic groups in NC
North Carolina State Archives’ staff plan to explore during an hourlong webinar the historic records of various ethnic groups coming to North Carolina from the late 19th century to the present.
Workshop to focus on resilience in unincorporated Dare
The North Carolina Resilient Coastal Communities Program is hosting an interactive development workshop on Tuesday that focuses on key preliminary findings from a coastal vulnerability and needs assessment of unincorporated Dare County.
Earth Fair OBX to offer environmental education, activities
The annual Earth Fair OBX at Jockey’s Ridge State Park April 25 will be an opportunity for visitors to hear from organizations working to preserve the delicate ecosystems of the Outer Banks.
NCDOT gears up for this month’s spring litter sweep
The biannual statewide roadside litter removal initiative, usually held last two weeks of April and September, encourages residents to join efforts in their community to help clean up North Carolina’s roadways.
Great Southeast Pollinator Census kick-off webinar April 15
The webinar for the community science data-collection effort to count pollinator activity in the region is being offered April 15.
