A dozen of North Carolina’s coastal communities will receive grants totalling $1.1 million to improve public access to coastal beaches and waters through the public beach and coastal waterfront access program.
News Briefs
Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Undergo Treatment
The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation, or STAR, Center is currently treating close to 40 cold-stunned sea turtles, which are responding well to treatment, according to staff.
Outer Banks NOAA Buoy Travels 600 Miles
A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather buoy has traveled 600 miles from where it was originally stationed about 17 miles off of Cape Point.
State Climate Change Council to Meet Feb. 19
The state Climate Change Interagency Council’s second meeting is Feb. 19 in Elizabeth City at the Museum of the Albemarle.
Owners Can Claim Recovered Crab Pots
Crab pots in good condition retrieved from northeastern North Carolina during the recent Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project can be collected by their owners at the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s Wanchese office.
Carteret Gets $5M for Beach Re-Nourishment
Carteret County has secured funding to move forward with a Bogue Banks re-nourishment project that’s expected to begin March 1.
Court Dismisses ‘Jug-Handle’ Bridge Appeal
A federal appeals court Wednesday affirmed a lower court’s decision that transportation officials did not violate environmental laws in approving the “jug-handle” bridge over the Pamlico Sound.
Work Begins on College’s Shellfish Center
Work has begun on the $200,000 shellfish mariculture demonstration center at Carteret Community College that’s to expand research and training opportunities when it opens this spring.
Boating Safety Course Offered in Kitty Hawk
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary of the Outer Banks is offering a 10-week boating safety course for new and recreational boaters starting Feb. 28 in Kitty Hawk.
Gullah Geechee Heritage Program Ahead
The two-day North Carolina Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Festival of Learning is set for Friday and Saturday in Wilmington.
Hatteras Island Oyster Roast Set for Feb. 2
Hosted by the North Carolina Coastal Federation, the annual Hatteras Island Oyster Roast set for 1-4 p.m. Feb. 2 at Oden’s Dock is a celebration of local seafood and a healthy coast.
Judge’s Ruling Halts Work on Seismic Permits
A federal judge in Charleston, S.C., ruled Friday that work to issue permits for offshore seismic exploration for oil and natural gas must stop until after the partial federal government shutdown ends.
Vandalism, Violations Reported at Hatteras
Some vandalism and violations have been reported at Cape Hatteras National Seashore during the partial government shutdown.
Cooper Vows Continued Help for Fishermen
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.
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.
