There is no charge to attend the family-friendly event that organizers say offers a “comprehensive resource event for hurricane preparedness ahead of hurricane season,” which is June 1 to Nov. 30.
News Briefs
Maritime Museum to host wooden boat show, heritage talks
The Wooden Boat Show May 3 in downtown Beaufort is expected to feature classic, modern, motorized and self-powered vessels, miniature vintage outboard motors, children’s interactive stations, nautical rope demonstrations, and sea shanties with Bob Zentz.
Ocracoke-South Dock terminal proposed study meetings set
The proposed study will look at the feasibility of rehabilitating or relocating the Ocracoke-South Dock terminal, which has been impacted by ocean encroachment and road closures in recent years.
Committee to consider draft plans for 3 PFAS, 1,4-dioxane
A committee of the Environmental Management Commission during its May meeting is to consider sending to the full commission draft management plans for 1,4-dioxane, and for PFOA, PFOS and GenX.
Heat relief fan program for those eligible to begin May 1
Residents 60 and older and adults living with disabilities are eligible for fans through the Operation Fan Heat Relief program taking place May 1 to Oct. 31.
New Brunswick County bridge opens Thursday to traffic
The N.C. Department of Transportation announced the newly rebuilt bridge that spans the Calabash River has opened to traffic a week ahead of schedule.
Cape Fear River Watch honored for advocacy, cleanup work
Cape Fear River Watch has received a state award for the organization’s anti-PFAS and anti-litter efforts.
Beaufort seeks $12M from state to upgrade, restore docks
Sen. Norm Sanderson is behind a measure to appropriate $12 million in state funds to Beaufort to repair and replace its town docks, boardwalk and bulkhead.
Public hearing set for proposed Roanoke Sound shellfish lease
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries has scheduled a public hearing in Dare County May 6 on a proposed shellfish lease in Roanoke Sound.
Harkers Island to shimmer during Crystal Coast Star Party
Cape Lookout National Seashore, Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center and the Crystal Coast Stargazers are hosting the two-day event that includes astronomy, children’s activities and a special presentation by a NASA leader.
State, town leaders to give updates on Topsail-area projects
A breakfast buffet will be available during the Greater Topsail Community Update meeting planned for May 13 in Holly Ridge.
Protective zone around Buxton Woods may be unenforceable
Dare County officials are now questioning the legality of the “zone of influence” buffer district the county enacted in 1988 to protect Buxton Woods Reserve from development.
14th Roanoke Island festival, powwow April 26-27 in Manteo
The 14th annual Roanoke Island American Indian Festival is set for Saturday and Sunday at Manteo High School.
EPA, Corps to hold input sessions on ‘waters of the US’
The Environmental Protection Agency and Department of the Army have scheduled virtual and in-person input sessions starting April 29 to collect information on key topics of the federal definition of “waters of the United States.”
Sierra Club to celebrate Earth Day, hold plant walks, talks
N.C.’s Sierra Club’s Croatan Group is to host an Earth Day celebration on April 22, and have planned two walks to see carnivorous plants, and a talk with a master gardener about native plants to take place over the next month.
Hearing on reinstating Jockey’s Ridge protections April 30
A public hearing on redesignating Jockey’s Ridge as an area of environmental concern is scheduled for 4 p.m. April 30 during the Coastal Resources Commission meeting in Manteo.
