An uncrewed spacecraft launching at 2:53 p.m. Friday should be visible from the North Carolina coast within seconds of launch time.
News Briefs
Contractor chosen to replace Harkers Island bridges
NCDOT has awarded a contract to replace the two bridges that connect Harkers Island to mainland Carteret County.
Transportation planning group votes no on toll bridge
The Wilmington area transportation planning group in a split vote decided not to support exploring a private-public partnership to replace the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge with a toll bridge.
Secretaries’ Science Board to discuss health risks, PFAS
N.C’s Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board will meet Monday to discuss public health risk assessment tools and PFAS.
Review, public meetings set for Kitty Hawk wind project
A 30-day public comment period has begun and meetings are set for the proposed Kitty Hawk offshore wind project, what could be the first to operate off the N.C. coast.
Land Trust buys last privately owned, undeveloped island
The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust has purchased Hutaff Island, which the organization says is the last privately-owned undeveloped barrier island in the state.
Core Sound to highlight Foundation for Shackleford Horses
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center is hosting a porch talk Thursday celebrating 25 years of the Foundation for Shackleford Horses.
CDC recommends masks in substantial, high COVID areas
The CDC now recommends that fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors in substantial or high transmission areas, including several coastal counties.
New tool helps spot harmful algal bloom in US waters
The EPA has released an app that helps identify when a harmful algal bloom may be forming in U.S. waters.
Birding cruises through Swansboro estuaries on horizon
Once a month through November, bird watchers can check out the wildlife in Swansboro’s estuaries from aboard the Lady Swan ferryboat during a special birding cruise.
Currituck-Knotts Island ferry suspended through Friday
Ferry service between Currituck and Knotts Island has been suspended through Friday.
Transportation planners to consider toll bridge proposal
The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is expected to vote this week on whether to support a proposed public-private partnership to replace the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.
Discover ‘Sun, Earth, Universe’ at Cape Fear Museum
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is hosting the interactive exhibition, “Sun, Earth, Universe.”
2021 Shellfish lease application period ends Aug. 2
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries reminds potential applicants that the shellfish lease application period ends Aug. 2.
Morris Landing living shoreline work, debris cleanups set
The North Carolina Coastal Federation has two living shoreline maintenance and marine debris cleanups planned for next month at Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve in Holly Ridge.
New law nixes 3-bid requirement for dredging contracts
Gov. Roy Cooper has signed a bill exempting dredge projects from the state requirement that local governments get three bids before awarding contracts.
