The state Division of Coastal Management’s award of nearly $6 million aims to help local coastal governments plan, design and build projects that will help them be better prepared for increasingly extreme weather events.
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More than $240M awarded for water, wastewater upgrades
Drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects in a handful of coastal counties are among 48 projects selected to receive funding grants.
First turtle patrol beach sweep nets 120 pounds of trash
More than 120 pounds of trash, predominately plastics, were picked up off Holden Beach’s ocean shore during the Holden Beach Turtle Patrol’s first beach sweep.
Global wetlands loss strips trillions in economic benefits
An intergovernmental report concludes that if the world’s wetlands continue to vanish and deteriorate it may equate to tens of trillions in economic loss.
Fort Raleigh seeks comment on shoreline protection plan
The National Park Service released the draft environmental assessment Monday that details the three proposed options to stabilize a mile of shoreline at the Fort Raleigh Historic Site in Manteo.
Whale researcher, aquarium CEO, educator James Powell dies
The noted wildlife biologist and zoologist was involved in researching North Atlantic right whales and credited for his work to conserve manatees, sea turtles and other endangered species.
National Weather Service staff to answer hurricane questions
The public is invited to attend one of three community forums, including one Monday in Havelock, to learn more about preparedness and effects and speak with a National Weather Service meteorologist.
Carteret brewery to host aquaculture program fundraiser
Come raise a glass to growing seafood and meet area aquaculture specialists at Nacho Brewery in Morehead City to learn more about what organizers call “a growing opportunity.”
Commission asks to use county dredge in emergency channel
The Dare County Waterways Commission has voted unanimously to request county commissioners pursue permitting the Miss Katie dredge to maintain the troublesome Rodanthe-Stumpy Point emergency ferry channel for Hatteras Island.
Two-week recreational flounder season opens Sept. 1
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries announced Wednesday the season for recreational hook-and-line and gig flounder harvest.
Beach survey truck driver runs over 15-year-old’s legs
The young woman was evaluated on scene and later transported to Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center in Bolivia.
Winstead now Duck development director, assistant manager
The Nags Head native who was most recently Weldon town administrator started work for the Dare County town Monday.
Oak Island restricts depth, tools used for digging on beach
After filling hundreds of large, deep holes beachgoers have left behind on the ocean shore, Oak Island officials have updated a town ordinance to tighten its “hole digging” rule.
Press association awards Coastal Review’s reporting
Coastal Review has again been recognized for editorial excellence with the North Carolina Press Association announcing its 2025 awards.
NC Forest Service’s annual tree seedling sale underway
Conifer and hardwood seedlings are available for purchase as well as genetically improved stock for Fraser fir, loblolly, longleaf, shortleaf, eastern white pine and Virginia pine.
Flooding from storm forces closure of Manteo Library
Dare County officials announced Friday that the public library in Manteo had to close because of extensive flooding on Burnside Drive and surrounding side streets.
