The rule, which ensures sand in Jockey’s Ridge State Park is kept within the park’s boundaries, now returns to the state Rules Review Commission.
NC Fisheries Division sets commercial flounder season dates
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries has announced opening dates for the upcoming commercial flounder season.
Meteorologists to offer two hurricane forums in September
National Weather Service forecasters are to give presentations on hurricane preparedness in Belhaven Sept. 9 and in Merrimon Sept. 13.
NC 12 reopens; Hatteras, Ocracoke Island evacuees return
Ferries and the highway that runs along the Outer Banks are beginning to return to normal in the aftermath of Hurricane Erin’s close pass.
Flounder allocation increased for recreational fishers
The state Marine Fisheries Commission has adopted an amendment that equally splits the flounder allocation between commercial and recreational fisheries beginning this year.
Cape Lookout National Seashore begins reopening facilities
National Park Service officials announced Friday that Cape Lookout National Seashore facilities would be reopening this weekend from closures related to Hurricane Erin.
Flooding keeps NC 12 closed to traffic as Erin heads out to sea
State transportation crews were clearing N.C. Highway 12 and rebuilding dunes in the wake of Hurricane Erin’s pass offshore, as flooding conditions continued and the road remained closed Friday morning.
Hurricane Erin poses hazards despite expected offshore track
National Weather Service forecasters warned Wednesday that, although the forecast path of Hurricane Erin is well offshore, threats of rip currents, damaging beach erosion, major coastal flooding and overwash, and extremely dangerous surf remain.
CRC to consider protective boundary for Jockey’s Ridge
The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission is scheduled to meet in New Bern Aug. 27-28.
Pump power failure leads to wastewater spill in Calabash River
Brunswick County Public Utilities officials believe about 1,100 gallons of untreated wastewater discharged into the Calabash River after one of the utilities’ pump stations experienced a power failure on Monday.
Annual Pelican Awards, Taste of the Coast set for Sept. 20
Registration is open for the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s annual Pelican Awards Ceremony and Taste of the Coast Celebration taking place Sept. 20 in Morehead City.
Three Montford Point Marines to be honored at event Friday
The Marines are to receive a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress and is part of the National Montford Point Marine Association’s annual event.
Hurricane Erin to remain offshore, coastal NC to feel impacts
The center of Hurricane Erin is expected to remain offshore, but forecasters expect eastern North Carolina to see coastal flooding, tropical-storm-force winds, overwash and beach erosion.
Bridge over Roanoke River near Weldon closed for repairs
The N.C. Department of Transportation has closed the U.S. Highway 158/U.S. 301 bridge over the Roanoke River near Weldon due to extensive structural damage from a water main leak.
Driver who struck wild horse in Currituck County identified
Trevor Odell Belcher of Greenville, Tennessee, was driving a 2010 Chevrolet, traveling south on Sandfiddler Road when he struck the horse that was crossing in the path of his vehicle.
Coexisting with coyotes workshop set for Aug. 27 in Ocracoke
Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are cohosting the public workshop on coyotes.
