The Ocracoke Express passenger ferry will begin Monday shuttling passengers between Hatteras ferry terminal and Ocracoke Village.
News Briefs
Coastal Federation announces completed shoreline projects
The North Carolina Coastal Federation has announced the completion several large-scale living shoreline projects done in partnership with local officials in Carteret and Pamlico counties.
Kenneth Halanych to head UNCW Center for Marine Science
The University of North Carolina Wilmington has named Kenneth M. Halanych, most recently of Auburn University, as executive director of the UNCW Center for Marine Science.
Carteret County to consider $9.5M bid for water system
Carteret County commissioners will decide Monday during its regular meeting whether or not to accept a bid of $9.5 million from Carolina Water Service to purchase the county water system.
Judge strikes down Biden administration’s lease sale pause
A federal judge this week blocked President Biden’s targeted pause of offshore oil and gas leasing, key part of an effort by the administration to address climate change.
Hearing set on how to spend $34.6M on mitigation
The state is looking for feedback on a proposed amendment to the state’s action plan on spending a new allocation of $34.6 million for Hurricane Florence-related mitigation.
Committee votes to advance proposed rule limiting CO2
The N.C. Environmental Management Commission’s Air Quality Committee voted Tuesday to advance a proposed rule to reduce heat-trapping carbon pollution from power plants in North Carolina.
Park Service OKs Oregon Inlet Marina upgrade plans
The National Park Service has signed off on planned improvements at the 1960s-era Oregon Inlet Marina.
Southport’s Maritime Museum opens LGBTQIA+ art exhibit
N.C. Maritime Museum in Southport will have on display this summer an exhibit featuring work from the LGBTQIA+ communities whose art intersects with the maritime community.
New Hanover to use federal aid to lower stormwater fees
Residents can learn more during a public meeting set for June 23 on the county’s plan to use federal coronavirus relief to lower property owners’ costs for stormwater services.
BOEM, Corps to work together on offshore wind goals
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the Army Corps of Engineers are partnering to increase renewable energy production and help meet the Biden administration’s commitment to offshore wind.
Virtual, in-person hurricane preparedness forum June 21
Dare County Emergency Management Director Drew Pearson and National Weather Service meteorologist Erik Heden are expected to share information on preparedness actions and the latest weather service forecast products.
Forum to cover latest research on microplastics on the coast
North Carolina Coastal Federation is hosting July 15 a virtual forum on the latest microplastics research.
Task force subcommittee to talk NC 12 concerns
The N.C.12 task force subcommittee is set this week to discuss issues with highway and transportation facilities in Dare and Hyde counties.
Photo contest honors Foundation for Shackleford Horses
The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center is honoring the 25th anniversary of the Foundation for Shackleford Horses with a photo contest and exhibition this summer.
Park service names Meaghan Johnson chief for eastern NC
Johnson manages the natural and cultural resource and research programs for the five national park units on the North Carolina coast.
