Local advisory committees for the Rachel Carson Reserve and Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve are scheduled to meet later this month.
NC Forest Service lifts open burn ban for all 100 counties
The N.C. Forest Service lifted Wednesday morning a 12-day statewide open burn ban.
State ends bluefin tuna, billfish reporting requirements
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries has ended its longstanding Highly Migratory Species Catch Card program for bluefin tuna and billfish.
Raccoon tests positive for rabies: Brunswick County officials
Brunswick County Health Services officials say a raccoon that attacked a person in the Longwood area has tested positive for rabies.
Public comment opens on proposed 50/50 flounder split
Advisory committees to the Marine Fisheries Commission are hosting meetings in April as part of the public comment period on a proposal to allow more recreational access to the southern flounder fishery by balancing allocation with commercial operators.
ECU educator, coastal advocate Dr. Don Ensley died Friday
East Carolina University public health educator and longtime environmental advocate Dr. Donald E. Ensley of Greenville died Friday, March 28, 2025.
Drought, dry conditions persist in coastal counties
The latest weekly advisory from the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council shows drought conditions continue to grip much of the state.
Work set to begin on US 64 improvements in Dare County
Raleigh-based transportation contractor Fred Smith Co. is to begin the $2.4 million project, a milling and resurfacing operation, April 2 between the two bridges.
Outer Banks Community Foundation awards nearly $72,000
The Manteo-based nonprofit announced Community Enrichment Grants to 10 nonprofits, funding projects that support youth, preserve history and bring arts and culture to communities across the Outer Banks.
Second public hearing set for mid-Currituck bridge project
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Coastal Management is hosting a public hearing in Currituck County next month on the proposed mid-Currituck bridge project.
Carolina Beach State Park wetlands restoration in final year
A three-year partnership between park officials and the North Carolina Coastal Federation to replace invasive plants with native species is to include construction of an observation platform this year for visitors to learn about wetland habitats.
Survey open on proposed Dismal Swamp heritage area
The National Park Service is asking the public to provide input for a study to determine the feasibility and suitability of designating a future national heritage area that includes the Great Dismal Swamp and other areas in North Carolina and Virginia.
Ferry Division adds departures to, from Ocracoke Island
The state Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will increase the number daily transits of Pamlico Sound from four to six starting this week.
Southport maritime museum to explore 18th-century fashion
Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with a professional seamstress who will draft a gown in a day and learn about how clothing defined status, gender, and occupation.
State under burn ban until further notice: NC Forest Service
Forest Service officials have issued a ban on all open burning and canceled all burning permits across the state because of the increased risk of fire.
Weather spotters needed to help document rain, hail, snow
Home-based and amateur weather spotters in North Carolina are encouraged to join a countrywide network that documents the size, intensity, duration and patterns of rain, hail and snow.
