N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission law officers will be enforcing safe boating laws during Operation Dry Water, July 4-6.
News Briefs
Shoreline stabilization of Snows Cut topic of public meeting
The Corps’ Wilmington District is hosting a public meeting to discuss a proposal to stabilize and protect the erosion-battered shoreline at Snows Cut in New Hanover County.
Three anglers each land state-certified record fish
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries announced Friday that it had recently certified three state record fish.
Outer Banks Community Foundation awards scholarships
The Outer Banks Community Foundation announced Friday that it had awarded $241,800 in scholarships this year to help Outer Banks students achieve their educational dreams.
Volunteers needed to help restore tidal marsh habitat
The work is scheduled for Tuesday morning to plant thousands of native wetland plants once overrun by invasive phragmites at Carolina Beach State Park.
Pender battlefield to offer Saturday events through summer
Moores Creek National Battlefield rangers have planned special programs beginning June 22.
Corps outlines geophysical, sampling plan for Buxton Beach
The Corps of Engineers is to begin work as soon as this month, and a contractor will do comprehensive sampling for petroleum later this year at the former Naval facility site on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Hearing set on 2 proposed shellfish leases in Carteret
The hearing July 17 is on applications by Cedar Island Oyster Co. LLC for water column leases in Cedar Island Bay and east North Bay.
Oak Island adds lighted signs that display beach warnings
Oak Island officials say the town’s new beach warning notification system will enhance safety for beachgoers and add visibility to its warning flag system already in place.
2 found guilty of 15 counts of illegal night deer hunting
Dylan Scott of New Hanover County and Nicholas Rackley of Duplin County have been ordered to pay $9,030 in replacement costs for illegally spotlighting and killing deer in Duplin County.
Governor appoints coastal residents to state boards
Several coastal residents have been appointed to state boards and commissions, and one government official to the North Carolina State Ports Authority, Gov. Roy Cooper’s office announced Monday.
ECSU’s Dixon to begin new role as NC Central chancellor
The UNC Board of Governors has announced that Dr. Karrie Dixon, who has led Elizabeth City State University since 2018, will be the new N.C. Central University chancellor.
Plane winds up in ditch at Beaufort airport; no injuries
No injuries were reported and the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.
Dare towns drop lawsuit over state housing
With Dare County mandated to return $35 million in housing funds to the state, its six towns have voluntarily dismissed the suit filed in October contesting conditions attached to the money.
Murphy’s bill OKs flood insurance payouts ahead of collapse
Rep. Greg Murphy introduced legislation this week geared toward helping homeowners act before losing a structure to chronic erosion or unusual flooding.
Agencies to give update on Navassa Superfund site cleanup
An update on the continuing cleanup efforts of the Kerr-McKee Superfund Site in Navassa will be provided during a community meeting June 27.
