The new, ABA accessible hunt blind and wildlife-viewing platform on Bodie Island will be open to hunters with limited mobility starting Dec. 14.
News Briefs
Morehead City Festival to Celebrate Oysters
Enjoy fresh, local oysters and live music with the Chairmen of the Board Nov. 30 during the fourth annual Crystal Coast Oyster Festival, which will benefit the N.C. Shellfish Growers Association.
Audubon Gets $200K for Restoration Project
Audubon North Carolina has received nearly $200,000 in grants to lead marsh restoration and resilience planning on Currituck Sound.
Ocracoke to Reopen to Visitors Dec. 2
Ocracoke will reopen to visitors Dec. 2, but there are limited lodging accommodations, food service, gas availability and other services normally available.
Hyde Commissioners OK Grant for Dorian Aid
The Hyde County Board of Commissioners has agreed to accept a $600,000 state grant for temporary housing and other assistance for Hurricane Dorian survivors.
Partnership Aims to Reduce Flooding in PKS
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is partnering with the Bogue Banks town of Pine Knoll Shores on a project to reduce flooding and protect water quality.
Bald Head Woods Reserve Reopens
The Bald Head Woods Reserve in Brunswick County reopened to visitors Monday after closure due to Hurricane Dorian.
Rural Health Care Providers Receive Grants
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that 23 healthcare providers affected by Hurricane Florence will receive funds for disaster preparedness through the state Department of Health and Human Services Office of Rural Health.
OBX Chamber Receives Clean Energy Award
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce received statewide recognition for excellence in clean energy economic development leadership with an award presented during the fifth annual N.C. Clean Energy Champions Luncheon in Greensboro.
Tugboat That Struck Bridge Leaking Fuel
The Coast Guard said the tugboat that struck the Bonner Bridge Sunday is leaking diesel fuel as efforts to contain the leak and salvage the vessel are underway.
Standing Water, Sand Remain on N.C.12
Standing water and sand remained on portions of N.C. Highway 12 Monday that were affected by ocean overwash from the nor’easter that hit this weekend eastern North Carolina.
Hearing Set on Mining Permit Application
NCDEQs Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources is looking for feedback on a permit application for a fill dirt and sand mining operation off Crump Farm Road in Craven County.
Governor Recognizes America Recycles Day
Gov. Roy Cooper proclaimed that Friday is America Recycles Day in North Carolina, an initiative of Keep America Beautiful and the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting recycling.
America Recycles Day is Friday
Brunswick County is recognizing America Recycles Day Friday by reminding residents to recycle correctly year round.
NCDOT Warns of Possible Travel Hazards
NCDOT officials urge motorists in eastern North Carolina that the storm expected to hit this weekend may affect travel on N.C. 12 on the Outer Banks and cause flooding in some coastal areas.
CRC to Consider New Port Inlet Strategies
The Coastal Resources Commission is set to consider next week new management plans for inlets at the two state ports, allowing increased use of sandbags and other shoreline hardening to address erosion.
