Gov. Roy Cooper, during a stop in eastern North Carolina Thursday, visited with folks in the seafood industry to discuss efforts to aid their recovery from the effects of Hurricane Florence.
News Briefs
Set Sights on Star Party Feb. 5 in Nags Head
See stars in a new way at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head Feb. 5 during a Star Party that will feature programs, interactive planetarium, children’s activities, stargazing and telescopes.
Roamer, Face of Currituck Wild Horses, Dies
Roamer, a stallion who became an ambassador for the northern Outer Banks’ wild mustangs, died this weekend following complications from colic.
Permuda Reopens, Bald Head Still Closed
Permuda Island Reserve has reopened after being closed due to Hurricane Florence damage but Bald Head Woods Reserve remains closed until further notice.
Dare Seeks Input on Name for New Bridge
The Dare County Board of Commissioners is asking the public their thoughts on a name for the new bridge that is to replace the Bonner Bridge.
NCDOT Draft Transportation Plan Unveiled
N.C. Department of Transportation unveiled Thursday its draft 10-Year transportation plan for 2020-2029, which includes several dozen projects on the coast, during the monthly Board of Transportation meeting in Raleigh.
Shutdown Likely to Delay Hatteras Projects
Some services at national parks in northeastern North Carolina that were unavailable because of the partial government shutdown reopened during the weekend, but the shutdown will most likely delay two planned projects at Cape Hatteras.
Coastwide Crab Pot Cleanup Set to Begin
Commercial watermen and women will begin collecting this week derelict crab pots in state waterways as part of the North Carolina Coastal Federation sixth annual crab pot cleanup.
Cooper Urges President to End Shutdown
Gov. Roy Cooper wrote Wednesday a letter to President Donald Trump urging an end of the federal shutdown to speed hurricane recovery and help the state’s farmers.
Citizen Shark-Tracking Project Program Set
Citizens can learn how to be an underwater shark detective during the monthly Science on the Sound lecture series Jan. 24 at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus in Wanchese.
Natural Hazard Planning Grants Awarded
The state Division of Coastal Management awarded grants to Beaufort and Hyde counties, Nags Head and Duck to help plan for future storms and flooding.
New Phase of Bonner Bridge Project Begins
While the new Bonner Bridge remains on track for a February or March, N.C. 12 is being shifted for the duration of “jug handle” bridge construction, a part of the second phase of the Bonner Bridge replacement project.
Flood Mitigation Outreach Meetings Set
Eastern North Carolina communities have scheduled workshops and meetings for residents to learn about FEMA flood mitigation programs and information on storm preparation.
New Vehicle Ferry Readying for Spring Launch
NCDOT recently announced that a new river-class vehicle ferry is nearing completion and is expected to be in the water by this spring.
TreeFest Offers Seedlings, Native Grasses
New Hanover County residents looking to replace trees lost to Hurricane Florence can get free seedlings at TreeFest, an annual event set for Jan. 18-19.
Preservation Efforts of Fort Raleigh Realized
The Conservation Fund has transferred 20 acres of maritime forest bordered on three sides by Fort Raleigh National Historic Site in Manteo, home of “The Lost Colony” outdoor drama, to the state.
