The Wildlife Resources Commission’s boating access off Lennoxville Road in Beaufort is temporarily closed for upgrades to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff from the site.
News Briefs
House Approves Bills to Ban Offshore Drilling
The U.S. House of Representatives approved two measures Wednesday that would permanently ban gas and oil drilling off much of the U.S. coastline, including the N.C. coast,
NC Disaster Relief Fund Raises Nearly $6M
The North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund raised $5.9 million since Hurricane Florence struck in September 2018, helping thousands of families with housing, repairs and other needs in the past year, the governor’s office announced Thursday.
State Approves Bird Island Land Purchase
The purchase of 35 acres of barrier island near the developed area of Sunset Beach was given the go-ahead by the North Carolina Council of State and will be added to the neighboring state-managed Bird Island Reserve.
Pilkey, Gaul to Make Stops on Book Tour
Orrin Pilkey and Gilbert Gaul will make stops later this month in New Hanover County during their “Old Men and the Sea” book tour, when they will discuss recent publications on the history of risk on the coast.
Living Shorelines Workshop Set for Oct. 8-9
Professional development and continuing education credits for engineers and architects are available through the Living Shorelines Tech Transfer Workshop scheduled for October in Beaufort.
Navassa Superfund Site Meeting Sept. 24
The Sept. 24 meeting about the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. – Navassa Superfund Site will include updates on the proposed restoration plan, environmental sampling and reports and site marketing.
Bogue Banks Beaches Appear Spared
Carteret County Shore Protection Office manager said early Friday that Bogue Banks beaches appear to have been spared during Hurricane Dorian.
Towns, Counties Set Curfews Ahead of Dorian
Several coastal communities and counties have curfews in place starting Thursday evening.
Approaching Dorian Kicks Up Tornado Threat
Coastal North Carolina was under the threat of tornadoes as Hurricane Dorian, a Category 2 storm with 110 mph maximum sustained winds, approached the state’s coastline Thursday morning.
Tryon Palace to Highlight Eastern NC Plants
Tryon Palace in New Bern has events planned for green thumbs in the coming months, including a program in September focusing on the best plants for Eastern North Carolina and a fall plant sale in October.
Hunting No Longer Allowed on Carrot Island
Rachel Carson Reserve officials remind the public that hunting is no longer allowed on Carrot Island, effective June 30, because of the town’s recent annexation of the protected, undeveloped island.
Risk Communication Training Set
During a four-week online NOAA pilot program that begins in mid-September, participants will learn tools to be proactive and effective in communicating coastal hazard risks.
Hovey Files Lawsuit Over Duck Beach Access
Three months after a confrontation with homeowners over use of a Duck beach access, Bob and Tanya Hovey have filed a complaint against the Sand Dollar Shores Homeowners Association and the town.
Southern Flounder Season to Close Sept. 4
With the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission’s adoption last week of the Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2, the commercial and recreational season for southern flounder will close Sept. 4.
Passenger Ferry Service to Close Sept. 5
Since launching May 20, the Ocracoke-Hatteras passenger ferry service has transported 27,153 passengers and NCDOT officials hope to reach 30,000 before Sept. 5, the last day the passenger ferry will run for the season.
