Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center is now offering two different speaker series this summer, both of which delve into the relationship between people and place.
Wildlife officers to ramp up holiday weekend water patrols
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Law Enforcement Division is reminding boaters that officers will be increasing their presence over the holiday weekend in an effort to curtail impaired operator boating incidents.
Brunswick County issues mandatory water restrictions
Brunswick County’s latest classification as experiencing extreme drought has prompted the county’s largest water provider to implement mandatory water restrictions.
Coastal Federation announces date of 23rd Pelican Awards
The North Carolina Coastal Federation has set the date as Aug. 1 for its yearly tribute to the individuals, organizations, businesses, and partners whose dedication and achievements have made a lasting difference for the state’s coast.
Brunswick nuclear plant warning sirens to be tested July 1
Emergency management officials in Brunswick and New Hanover counties are scheduled to test Duke Energy’s network of warning sirens around its Brunswick Nuclear Plant on July 1.
Supreme Court sides with herbicide maker in lymphoma case
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of the maker of the herbicide Roundup and the Trump administration in rejecting the claims of a Missouri man with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Tryon Palace to celebrate 250 years during Glorious Fourth
“Tryon Palace Glorious 4th: An A250 NC Event” is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 4, at the historic site in downtown New Bern.
Hatteras-Ocracoke vehicle ferry resumes summer schedule
The vehicle ferry that carries travelers between Hatteras and Ocracoke is back to the full summer schedule now that nighttime dredging of Sloop Channel is complete.
1776 NC Constitution exhibit part of ‘Capitol 250’ July 4 fest
State Archives to display original state constitutional documents as part of the all-day “Capitol 250: NC Freedom Fest” 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 4 in downtown Raleigh.
Bill advances sans state funding for terminal groins
The Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday advanced an amended Senate Bill 1001 that excludes a previously included provision for state tax dollars to be tapped to pay for and maintain coastal terminal groins.
Find your groove at this year’s Ocean City Jazz Festival
The three-day festival July 3-5, now in its 16th year, will feature several jazz musicians, food and beverage vendors, and merchandise booths.
NC Forest Service’s annual tree seedling sale to begin July 1
The North Carolina Forest Service will begin accepting orders Wednesday, July 1, for its annual tree seedling sale.
Historic Bath ‘prepares for war’ during living history program
“Patriots at Sea: An American Seaport Prepares for War” is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 25, and will feature Revolutionary era-inspired reenactors representing the colonial navies of Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Committee to discuss draft habitat plan, seagrass formula
The Habitat and Water Quality Advisory Committee’s meeting scheduled for Thursday will include discussion of the draft 2026 amendment to the North Carolina Coastal Habitat Protection Plan.
State announces tagging program’s yearly drawing winners
Fifteen anglers are each $100 richer as the latest winners of the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries’ annual drawing of Multi-Species Tagging Program tag numbers.
Currituck seeks feedback on draft beach management plan
“The Plan provides a long-term vision for Currituck County to sustain the beaches that support a significant portion of their local economy and maintain the tax base located along the County’s beaches,” officials say.
