The Division of Marine Fisheries is advising anglers to look carefully when deciding to keep or release a mackerel, as mistaking a king for a Spanish can get expensive.
Chemical in Cape Fear Under Investigation
The DEQ and state Department of Health and Human Services are collaborating to investigate the presence in Cape Fear River of a compound known as GenX.
Marine Fisheries to Survey License Holders
Recreational fishermen with a current Coastal Recreational Fishing License may receive a survey from N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries in the coming months.
Chemical Found in Cape Fear Drinking Water
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority says it is aware of the presence of a chemical in its drinking water supply that comes from a manufacturer 100 miles upstream.
Core Sound Museum Set to Mark 25th Year
The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center will celebrate its 25th anniversary with decoy carving, exhibitions, music and seafood June 23- 24 on Harkers Island.
‘Storm Front at the Cape’
A severe storm cell moves in at Cape Lookout early on May 30. Photo: Joel Elliott
State Awards Contract For Passenger Ferry
The Department of Transportation awarded a contract this week for construction of the state’s first passenger ferry to run between Hatteras and Silver Lake Harbor in Ocracoke Village.
Institute’s Nancy White Picked for ECU Award
Dr. Nancy White, the executive director of the UNC Coastal Studies Institute, was honored by ECU last week for her role in the founding of the research facility.
State Considers Allowing Alligator Hunting
The Wildlife Resources Commission is set to host six public forums to collect public comments on a proposed alligator-management plan, which includes possibly reopening alligators to hunting.
Wilmington Aims to Curb Cigarette Litter
City officials in Wilmington are partnering with the countywide Keep New Hanover Beautiful organization, placing disposal canisters and recycling the butts to reduce litter.
Fish Farming Bill Introduced in Senate
A bill sponsored by coastal senators in the North Carolina General Assembly proposes allowing individuals to lease waters along the state’s coast for aquaculture.
Offshore Opposition Meeting Set for June
Organizations in opposition to offshore oil and natural gas exploration invite the public to a meeting on June 6 in Wilmington to discuss ways to prevent offshore activities in the Atlantic.
‘The Flower Moon’
The May full moon, called the Flower Moon, rises over the Bogue Inlet pier on Emerald Isle. Photo: Sam Bland
Jones to EPA: Review PotashCorp Rule
Rep. Walter Jones, R-N.C., has written a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt urging review of a regulation regarding mercury emissions at Potash Corp.’s mine in Aurora.
Stormwater Measures Tour Set for June 2
The North Carolina Coastal Federation and the East Carolina University invite the public to learn more about stormwater management systems installed in Cedar Point and the Croatan National Forest during a tour on June 2.
Public Invited to Help Document King Tides
The North Carolina King Tides Project is asking the public to photograph king tide flood events to help researchers better understand what the state’s coast will look like in the future.
