Applications for 2023 must be either postmarked or dropped off at the Division of Marine Fisheries Headquarters Office in Morehead City by the deadline.
NC Forest Service’s annual tree seedling sale begins
Millions of tree seedlings are for sale through the North Carolina Forest Service’s nursery program.
Gov. Cooper appoints new board, commission members
Among the dozens of appointments to state boards and commissions Gov. Roy Cooper’s office announced Monday, several of the appointees are coastal residents or will serve on boards that affect the coast.
State urges responsible behavior at Masonboro Reserve
Those visiting Masonboro Island Reserve during the July Fourth holiday are encouraged to be safe and make responsible decisions that limit the impact on natural resources.
Lifeguards now at Rodanthe Beach Access until Aug. 11
Through a partnership of Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Dare County, lifeguards will be stationed at the Rodanthe Beach Access between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. everyday until Aug. 11.
State issues swim advisory for Beaufort public access
Officials will notify the public when the advisory posted Friday at the public access for Taylors Creek at Lennoxville Boat Ramp in Beaufort is removed.
NCDOT awarded $45M for public transit improvements
Public transportation systems in the Wilmington area and northeastern N.C. will receive around $6 million to improve services and shift to low- or zero-emission buses.
NC sets recreational flounder season for Sept. 15-29
Provisions for both the recreational hook-and-line and gig fisheries include a limit of one fish per person, per day, and a 15-inch total length minimum size.
Aug. 5 Pelican Awards, Taste of Coast two events this year
The North Carolina Coastal Federation’s annual Pelican Awards and Taste of the Coast are set for Aug. 5 and will be held as individual events this year.
Core Sound shrimp fry July 8 to thank community leaders
All active military, veterans, healthcare workers, teachers and school staff, first responders and line workers can register online now for their complimentary shrimp plate.
State advises again not to swim at Colington Harbour beach
For the second time this month state recreational water quality officials have posted a swim advisory at the Colington Harbour swim beach in Kill Devil Hills.
Legislature overrides veto of bill cutting wetland regulation
The General Assembly has voted to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the Farm Act, a measure that opponents say eliminates state protections of 2.5 million acres of state wetlands.
State to honor Jockey’s Ridge advocate with marker
The late Carolista Fletcher Baum will be recognized for her role in preserving Jockey’s Ridge with a North Carolina Historical Marker that will be dedicated during a ceremony July 7 in Nags Head.
NC ferries on Ocracoke routes to make four round trips daily
The Ferry Division is offering four round trips daily starting Tuesday on its Swan Quarter-Ocracoke and Cedar Island-Ocracoke routes.
No NC fishing license required on Independence Day
July 4 is Free Fishing Day in North Carolina, a day set aside for nearly 30 years so that everyone can fish without having to purchase a license.
Commission committees to review Fisheries Reform Act
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission has scheduled an in-person workshop for its five advisory committees July 10 in the N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.
