Craven County Farm Life School in Vanceboro, the first farm life school in the state, is being commemorated with a North Carolina Highway Historical Marker.
News Briefs
State fisheries now accepting shellfish lease applications
Individuals, businesses, and partnerships interested in leasing public coastal waters to farm oysters or clams may apply for leases through Aug. 1.
Tree-killing laurel wilt detected in 21 North Carolina counties
The tree-killing disease, laurel wilt, has been detected in Beaufort and Greene counties, bringing the total in the state to 21 counties, nine of which are on the coast.
Spotted seatrout harvest to reopen July 1 with new rules
Spotted seatrout season is to reopen July 1, with new measures for commercial and recreational harvest in coastal and joint waters, after a monthslong closure following widespread cold stuns.
West Carteret grad applies lessons learned to time in Navy
Airman Leonardo Torrescuret, a 2024 West Carteret High graduate, joined the U.S. Navy less than a year ago and is now a student rescue swimmer for the Aviation Rescue Swimmer School at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida.
Roanoke aquarium plans World Sea Turtle Day festivities
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island has concluded a “record-breaking” cold-stunning season and will recognize the endangered animal Monday, June 16, for both World Sea Turtle Day and its rehabilitation center’s 11th anniversary.
Wildlife agency releases draft species management plan
Public comments will be accepted through July 5 to the draft update of the North Carolina State Wildlife Action Plan, which identifies and prioritizes species of greatest conservation need in the state.
Outer Banks tourism topic of next ‘Science on the Sound’
Outer Banks Visitors Bureau Executive Director Lee Nettles and Community Engagement Officer Jeff Shwartzenberg are scheduled to speak about long-range tourism plans June 19 during the next “Science on the Sound” Lecture Series on the ECU Outer Banks campus.
Coastal counties should expect unhealthy heat
State officials are advising residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses in the coastal counties where the heat is expected to reach unhealthy levels.
Pamlico Sound ferries now running summer schedule
NCDOT’s Ferry Division has increased trips for the Cedar Island-Ocracoke ferry and the Swan Quarter-Ocracoke ferry.
Interactive webinar to center on flood readiness, recovery
The 60-minute webinar June 11 will feature a panel discussion on real-world lessons, unexpected challenges, and best practices for fast, effective implementation to prepare for and recover from flooding.
Take a hike Saturday to celebrate National Trails Day
There are trails across the state one can hike as part of National Trails Day, observed annually the first Saturday of June.
Outer Banks Forever opens sea turtle nest adoption program
For a $100 donation, supporters can symbolically adopt a sea turtle nest this summer on Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Cape Lookout to begin Horse Sense and Survival tours
Cape Lookout National Seashore’s Resource Manager Dr. Sue Stuska will lead this year’s Horse Sense and Survival tours June 21, July 20, Aug. 3 and Sept. 20.
Ocracoke Preservation Society is set for summer porch talks
Ocracoke Preservation Society has released the June schedule for its 2025 Free Porch Talk Series taking place Tuesdays and Thursdays on the front steps of the David William House.
Kayak for Warriors signature paddle challenge June 7
The Kayak for the Warriors annual paddle challenge in Pine Knoll Shores raises funds for the national nonprofit, Hope For The Warriors.
