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.
Avian flu deaths documented in 3 coastal counties
Biologists with multiple N.C. resources agencies have confirmed the first wild bird deaths from highly pathogenic avian influenza.
OBX History Weekend to celebrate innovators, pioneers
OBX History Weekend, March 30-April 2, is to feature presentations, entertainment, site tours, and living history reenactments on the Lost Colony, Native Americans and the Wright Brothers.
Cemetery cleanup set at historic Reaves Chapel in Navassa
The Coastal Land Trust needs volunteers the morning of March 26 to help clean up the original Reaves Chapel cemetery.
Public may comment on Ocracoke Light Station rehab
The National Park Service is asking for public comment until April 13 on the Ocracoke Light Station Rehabilitation Project Environmental Assessment.
Quilt displays across Carteret for National Quilting Month
Quilts are on display this month at all Carteret County libraries, Core Sound Museum and Waterfowl Center on Harkers Island and the Core Sound Store & Gallery in Morehead City
Leland board to consider resolution on annexation request
Facing opposition in New Hanover County, interests behind the proposed project near the battleship memorial have turned to officials in the Brunswick County town of Leland.
NC wild turkey hunting season set to open
Youth season is April 2-8, and the statewide season is April 9-May 7.
Grants available for environmental projects
Letters of intent for 2022 Environmental Enhancement Grants are due March 31.
Aquarium to host first Carnival to Combat Climate Change
Representatives from science and conservation organizations from across the state are to be on hand during the outside event set for April 2.
