Cape Fear River Watch’s final “third Saturday paddle” of the year invites participants to explore about 5 miles of Rice Creek on Sept. 19.
Water restrictions eased in drought-stricken Brunswick
After spending much of the summer under mandatory water use restrictions, Brunswick County Public Utilities customers are now being asked to voluntarily conserve watering lawns.
Recreational fishermen reminded to report flounder harvest
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries officials are reminding recreational flounder anglers that they must report their harvest this year.
Resilient coastal communities workshop set for Sept. 24
A Sept. 24 workshop on the North Carolina Resilient Coastal Communities Program will be hosted in New Bern.
State record cubera snapper boated off Cape Hatteras
The 85-pound fish measured just over 56 inches total length and had a girth of 40 inches, officials said.
Artists given shot at inspiring battleship memorial license tag
The North Carolina Battleship Memorial is accepting original human-made artwork from current and former state residents that could inspire the design of a potential state specialty license plate.
NOAA’s Beaufort Lab to get new facility
NOAA’s Beaufort Laboratory on Pivers Island is getting a new multi-million facility, the agency announced Thursday.
Dawson Creek bridge replacement project to begin Aug. 31
Starting Monday, crews will close Janeiro Road in Pamlico County to begin construction of a new bridge over Dawson Creek.
Report blue land crab sightings to help biologists understand breadth
If you spot the non-native species, which looks like enormous fiddler crabs, snap a photo and report the date and location to the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries.
Webinar to cover benefits, permitting of living shorelines
The North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve in partnership with the Brunswick County Association of Realtors offers “Promoting Living Shorelines for Erosion Control – A Virtual Workshop for Real Estate Professionals.”
Ferry Division awarded federal grant to replace bulkhead
Officials noted that the federal grant greatly reduces the amount of state funding required to cover the project’s cost.
Anglers asked to donate flounder carcasses for research
Flounder carcasses donated to the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries during the 2026 recreational flounder season will be used for research to help inform future stock assessments.
NOAA approves changes to dock repair, rebuilding rules
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has approved changes to North Carolina’s coastal development rules to no longer require a CAMA permit to fix or rebuild docks, piers and walkways damaged by weather, fire or wear.
Lumber River Basin Blueprint IDs flood resilience actions
Actions identified and prioritized in the strategy including everything from elevating or floodproofing buildings, protecting critical infrastructure and expanding nature-based solutions.
State to host meeting on Perquimans County road upgrades
The meeting is set for 5-7 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Durants Neck Fire Department in Hertford.
Marines to conduct training throughout remainder of August
Residents in areas near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and its outlying airfields in Carteret and Pamlico counties and BT-11 in Pamlico Sounds can expect to hear aircraft and occasional explosions.
