BOEM has completed its environmental review and is set to hold its first wind energy auction in May for two lease areas off the coast of the Carolinas.
Businesses may apply to offer services at OBX parks
Businesses can apply to offer services like weddings and beach equipment rentals at National Park Service’s Outer Banks sites.
State Science Advisory Board to hear PFAS update
The state Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board meets April 4 by web conference.
Leland Planning Board OKs riverfront mixed-use district
The board voted 4-3 in favor of creating a new Riverfront Urban Mixed-Use District and recommends annexing 8 acres for a proposed development on the Cape Fear River’s west bank in New Hanover County.
Dare County dredge scheduled to be complete this spring
The Oregon Inlet Task Force will manage Miss Katie, currently under construction, once the dredge is ready and delivered to Dare County.
DEQ seeks comment on draft animal waste digester systems
The state is currently asking the public to comment on draft general permits that cover the installation and operation of digester systems, which treat waste, at existing swine, cattle and wet poultry operations.
War of 1812 exhibit opens at Museum of Albemarle
The display tells the story of U.S. Navy crews in battles on the oceans and Great Lakes, and of sailors in land battles from Canada to Louisiana.
Event set on eating safer fish from Cape Fear River
The event created to help the public learn ways to reduce the health risks from eating fish from the Cape Fear is set for March 27 at New Hanover County Arboretum in Wilmington.
Kill Devil Hills nourishment project tentative start in June
Marine Inc., the company performing the beach nourishment project in Kill Devil Hills, expects the work to take 25 to 35 days, ending mid-July.
Core Sound to welcome classes, families for Earth Day event
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island is celebrating Earth Day April 8 with students and April 9 with families.
Leland council approves action on annexation petition
Town council members in Leland voted Thursday to direct the town clerk to investigate a petition for voluntary annexation of property in neighboring New Hanover County.
Pine Knoll Shores to hold public meeting on resilience
The drop-in meeting is from 4 to 6 p.m. March 24 at town hall.
Lookout to resume Astronomy Night, reopen visitor center
Cape Lookout National Seashore officials are resuming the monthly Astronomy Night program and reopening the Beaufort visitor center for the season.
NCDOT needs volunteers for Spring Litter Sweep
Volunteers are needed April 16-30 for the annual, statewide Spring Litter Sweep.
Coastal events set as part of 10th Statewide Star Party
Stargazers can join the 10th annual Statewide Star Party April 8-9 at locations across the state, including a few on the coast.
Two US 70 sections upgraded to interstate standards
Two sections of the U.S. 70 corridor between Raleigh and Morehead City have met the standards to be designated as Interstate 42.