A presentation on TESS, The Search for Earth 2.0, a recent NASA mission, and an opportunity to view the night sky with the Crystal Coast Stargazers are set for Oct. 27 during Astronomy Night at Cape Lookout National Seashore.
News Briefs
Coastal Reserve Advisory Meetings Planned
The public is welcome to attend the advisory committee meetings set for nine coastal reserve sites later this month and in November.
White Oak River Birding Cruises Scheduled
There are a handful of opportunities through the North Carolina Coastal Federation in the coming months to cruise the White Oak River in Swansboro with a birding expert to look for resident and migratory birds.
Expect Delays on NC 12 During Dune Repairs
The N.C. Department of Transportation is putting in place a temporary traffic plan on Ocracoke Island so crews can repair dunes along N.C. 12 that were damaged by Hurricane Florence.
NPS Approves ‘Jug Handle’ Bridge Plan
The National Park Service has approved a plan by the North Carolina Department of Transportation for a portion of the new 2.3 mile-long “jug handle” bridge to be built on Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Clean Water Secured for Coal Ash Neighbors
The state Department of Environmental Quality announced Friday that the permanent replacement of water supplies have been provided to all eligible households near Duke Energy coal ash facilities in North Carolina.
Flooding, Power Outages Affect Outer Banks
What was left of Hurricane Michael created significant soundside flooding from Duck to Hatteras and knocked out power to more than 5,000 customers late Thursday.
Tropical Storm Michael’s Effects Reach State
Michael continues to move rapidly across the Carolinas Thursday afternoon, as tropical storm-force winds reach eastern North Carolina.
Working Watermen Commission Reorganizes
Dare held Monday its first County Commission for Working Watermen meeting since December 2012 in an an effort to reactivate the commission.
Low-Impact Development Workshops Set
Two workshops on low-impact development basics to protect water quality are being offered in early December for real estate professionals.
Meeting Set for Proposed Sand Mine
New Hanover County residents can learn more about a proposed sand mine operation that would neighbor GE Hitachi, where chemicals contaminated groundwater, during a meeting set for Oct. 24.
‘Rising’ Exhibit Opening, Talk Oct. 10 at CSI
A reception and panel discussion starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday will kick of the “RISING: Perspectives of Change along the North Carolina Coast” temporary exhibition at the Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese that will hang through January.
Federation to Host Hurricane Relief Event
Fresh shrimp will be the star ingredient in the Oct. 28 low country boil fundraiser hosted by the North Carolina Coastal Federation. Half the proceeds will benefit area Hurricane Florence relief efforts.
Wright Brothers Memorial Grand Reopening
Wright Brothers National Memorial will hold a grand reopening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 20 for its National Historic Landmark visitor center.
Voter Registration Deadline Extended
The voter registration deadline has been extended to Oct. 15 for eligible residents in 28 counties most affected by Hurricane Florence.
NC Mariculture Valued at $2.4 million
The value of the North Carolina shellfish mariculture industry increased from $1.6 million to $2.4 million in 2017, according to a report from the state Commerce Department’s Rural Economic Development Division.