Fog blankets the cannons Monday at Fort Macon State Park at the east end of Bogue Banks in Carteret County. Built during the decade after the War of 1812 to defend Beaufort Inlet, the fort was taken by Union forces early during the Civil War and was never again relinquished to the Confederates. Fort Macon is one of the state’s most visited parks, welcoming more than a million visitors annually. Photo: Dylan Ray
News Briefs
Adaptation planning class set for April at NOAA Beaufort lab
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration staff have scheduled the daylong “Adaptation Planning for Coastal Communities” for April 2.
Corps to host informational meeting on harbor project
The U.S. Army Corps’ Wilmington District is hosting a meeting this month to update the public on the conditionally authorized harbor project at the Wilmington port.
Just trying to blend in
An immature white ibis nearly blends into its surroundings as it forages just off a Bodie Island trail that ends at a series of creeks southwest of the lighthouse. Photo: Kip Tabb
Brunswick’s PFAS treatment system to launch this spring
Brunswick County officials say upgrades and expansion of the public utilities’ Northwest Water Treatment Plant are now 85% complete.
Volunteers ready for April 12 Currituck flower, garden show
The Currituck Home, Flower, and Garden Show is set for Saturday, April 12, at the N.C. Cooperative Extension Currituck Center in Barco.
NCDOT Ferry Division to begin recruiting with career fairs
The state-run ferry system is hosting its first of five career fairs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, on Ocracoke Island.
Land trust, Windsor conserve 314-acre Hoggard Mill tract
The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust has transferred to the town the site that includes what is believed to be the first millpond built in the state.
Proposed mid-Currituck bridge public hearing Feb. 27
The Division of Water Resources will accept public comment until March 31 on proposed impacts to wetlands associated with the proposed mid-Currituck bridge project.
Fort Anderson to mark anniversary of capture by US forces
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site in Winnabow is offering a day of living history at no charge and a ticketed nighttime reenactment of the 1865 bombardment and evacuation of the fort.
Funding available for public water access projects
Local governments in the 20 coastal counties may submit preapplications for matching funds to improve public accesses for beach and coastal waters until April 25.
Roanoke Island aquarium to host food drive in February
Nonperishable, unexpired food items may be dropped off at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island throughout February to help a local food pantry.
Several coastal counties under severe drought conditions
Drought conditions are spreading across much of the state, including severe drought in 11 eastern North Carolina counties.
High school girls can apply for summer STEM program
High school girls interested in public service careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics can apply for the state government summer program through Feb. 24.
Division to hold flounder advisory committee workshop
The workshop will be Monday at the Division of Marine Fisheries Central District Office in Morehead City.
Division closes spotted seatrout season because of cold
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries announced Wednesday that it will close coastal and joint waters in North Carolina to both commercial and recreational spotted seatrout, or speckled trout, harvest effective 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, because of widespread cold stuns.
