The public meetings scheduled for June 11 in Columbia and June 12 in Swansboro will focus on the archaeological discoveries uncovered at Scuppernong River Dedicated Nature Reserve, Alligator River Game Lands, both in Tyrrell County, and Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro.
Proposed mobile home insurance hikes hearing April 2025
The state Department of Insurance has set a hearing for April 2025 in Raleigh on the N.C. Rate Bureau’s requested increase of 49.9% and 82.9% for two types of mobile home policies.
Cape Lookout dredging, beach nourishment work complete
The channel between Harkers Island and the lighthouse has been widened to 100 feet with depths of 7 to 9 feet, and the sand was used to renourish the beach in front of the lighthouse.
Tshombe Selby to return to Manteo for Juneteenth concert
The professional opera singer is returning to his hometown of Manteo to perform at the fourth annual Juneteenth free concert June 19 at Pea Island Cookhouse Museum.
Commission votes on broader look at seagrass protections
The Marine Fisheries Commission voted to have the Division of Marine Fisheries take a broader look at protecting submerged aquatic vegetation.
Segregation-era beaches to be commemorated with marker
The North Carolina Highway Historical Marker program is featuring Seabreeze, built in 1922, and Freeman Beach, built 1951, with a dedication set for Friday near the intersection of Carolina Beach and South Seabreeze roads.
Rodanthe house 6th in 4 years to collapse into Atlantic
The unoccupied structure on Hatteras Island likely collapsed around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, said Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials, who are asking for volunteers to help remove debris Wednesday.
Fort Raleigh’s Freedom Trail exhibit to be unveiled June 1
The new exhibits along the 2.5-mile roundtrip Freedom Trail at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site will be unveiled June 1 as part of a National Trails Day celebration.
As temperatures rise, stay away from algal blooms
State environmental and health officials caution people to steer clear of algal blooms in waterbodies as temperatures get warmer.
Public meetings set to discuss Wilmington Harbor project
The Army Corps’ Wilmington District has scheduled a series of public meetings next month to discuss the Wilmington Harbor deepening project.
No 2024 recreational flounder season: Fisheries officials
The North Carolina recreational flounder season will not open for harvest this year “in order to preserve the southern flounder resource,” the Division of Marine Fisheries announced Thursday.
Pine Knoll Shores aquarium reopens marsh boardwalk
Closed in January for renovations, the facility on Bogue Sound has reopened its marsh boardwalk to visitors.
NC Maritime Museums have full month of programs ahead
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras, N.C., Maritime Museum at Beaufort and the N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport have programs planned for all ages in June.
Duke Lab to highlight marine research Saturday, June 22
Duke University Marine Lab in Beaufort is opening its doors to the public Saturday, June 22, to showcase marine research being conducted by its scientists, researchers and students.
Destructive beetle found in Bertie County
N.C. Forest Service officials announced this week that five new counties, including Bertie, are positive for the emerald ash borer.
Swimming advisory lifted for Bogue Sound public access
State water quality officials have listed a swimming advisory at an area of Bogue Sound in Morehead City after testing showed bacteria levels have dropped to safe standards.
