Hatteras-Ocracoke and Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach will make fewer trips on Dec. 24-25 to save operating costs on traditionally low-traffic days.
News Briefs
State Announces Blue Crab Season Closures
Blue crab season closures will go into effect Jan. 1-31, 2021, in waters north and east of Emerald Isle bridge and from March 1-15 south and west of the Carteret County beach town.
Water Access Grant Writing Workshop Set
A virtual workshop next month for local governments in the 20 coastal counties will cover opportunities on acquiring land and make improvements to beach and waterfront access, parks and boating facilities.
Officials to Provide Update On Navassa Site
Multistate Trust representatives and state and federal officials will hold two online public meetings Tuesday about the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. – Navassa Superfund site.
State Seeks Input on Cultch Planting Sites
The state Division of Marine Fisheries is holding two online meetings next week on proposed oyster clutch planting locations for 2021 and to allow the public to ask questions and share input.
NC’s Clean Energy Potential Virtual Series Set
A virtual, two-part legislative panel is scheduled for Friday and Monday on opportunities for economic growth with clean energy development and energy market reform in the state.
Dare OKs $814K in Tourism Impact Grants
Dare County Board of Commissioners give the go-ahead to spend $814,000 in tourism impact grants for seven different projects.
State Asks for Input on Recovery Spending
The North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency is asking the public for feedback until Jan. 7 on plans for disaster recovery and mitigation funds.
Roanoke Island Aquarium Adds New Otter
The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island recently welcomed Olive, a female North American river otter that can’t be released back into the wild due to health issues.
OBX Sea Turtle Rescue Hosts Online Auction
The nonprofit Network for Endangered Sea Turtles, or N.E.S.T., is hosting an online fundraising auction that ends Saturday.
State, Hyde to Document Ocracoke Damage
The North Carolina Hazard Mitigation Team will be on Ocracoke Island this week to document damage caused by hurricanes Florence and Dorian.
‘Jug Handle’ Bridge to Open End of 2021
The 2.4 mile-long Rodanthe Bridge, or “Jug Handle” bridge was 54% complete as of Thursday, but the expected opening of the span has been delayed from fall 2021 to the end of the year.
Chill, It’s Winter Weather Preparedness Week
Winter Weather Preparedness Week begins Sunday and the National Weather Service is highlighting each day different ways to help prepare for winter weather.
Circle Hooks Required Jan. 1 for Striped Bass
Circle hooks will be required starting Jan. 1 for recreational anglers fishing for striped bass with natural bait in the ocean.
Island Farm to Host Mid-1800s Christmas
Island Farm on Roanoke Island is hosting Christmas on the North End, an event showcasing how the holidays in the mid-19th century were celebrated, the first two weekends of December.
Park Service to Raze 6 Structures at Lookout
Severe damage and decay has prompted Cape Lookout National Seashore officials to demolish a half-dozen historic structures at the park.
