More than three dozen readopted rules went into effect June 1 but Division of Marine Fisheries officials say that fishers will notice little change.
Island Farm’s historic food series to highlight ‘taters’
It’s “Tater Day” June 15 at the historic Island Farm on Roanoke Island., when the Irish potato will get top billing.
New Bern to host weeklong Juneteenth celebration
Juneteenth of New Bern, a volunteer group, has organized a weeklong celebration of the end of slavery in the United States.
Capitol to host Juneteenth tours, exhibit
The North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh will host an exhibit and offer tours on Saturday, June 18, to commemorate Juneteenth.
Commission to hear sandbag variance request
The state Coastal Resources Commission meets June 8 by web conference to consider a variance request to add oversize sandbags to an existing revetment in a 10-lot Sunset Beach subdivision.
Asian small-clawed otter pups born at Fort Fisher aquarium
Three female Asian small-clawed otter pups were born May 21 at North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
Bertie, Hertford chosen for economic development effort
Bertie and Hertford counties were chosen for a state-led project to build and manage economic development.
New Hanover offers Stormwater 101 workshop June 13
Learn where the water goes when it goes down a storm drain and what pollutants it might be carrying during this New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District workshop.
Cape Lookout tours offer glimpses of horse sense, survival
First Horse Sense and Survival tour of the year with Cape Lookout National Seashore Resource Manager Dr. Sue Stuska to explore the relationships, behavior and survival of wild banks horses.
Comment period open for stormwater project funding
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality is asking for public comment on a proposed plan to administer American Rescue Plan Act’s money for stormwater projects.
Cedar Island, Swan Quarter ferries back on schedule
Cedar Island and Swan Quarter ferry routes returned to regular summer schedules in time for the holiday weekend, but an ongoing worker shortage continues to make interruptions possible for the Hatteras vehicle ferry route.
Snyder to serve as deputy superintendent for OBX parks
Robin Snyder has been chosen to serve as deputy superintendent for Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial.
Science board to discuss PFAS assessments
North Carolina Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board members are to hear updates on PFAS assessments during the June 6 meeting in Raleigh.
Officials advise caution while on beaches, near water
May 23-29 is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week.
Input needed on two Cape Hatteras Lighthouse projects
Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials are asking for comment on plans to rehabilitate the lighthouse and a proposed multi-use path.
NCDOT prepares for hurricane season
NCDOT is readying for hurricane season with a new system that can track in real time flood risks to roads, bridges and culverts.