The carcass of a young female North Atlantic right whale found off the Virginia coast on Feb. 10 is the second reported whale death this year.
News Briefs
Energy Save NC now available in all N.C. counties
Now available in all 100 counties in North Carolina, the Energy Saver NC program offers rebates for qualifying households that make energy-efficient improvements or install high-efficiency electrical appliances in their homes.
Dare County issued permit for Buxton beach nourishment
The Division of Coastal Management also sent a letter to the county affirming that proposed work to rebuild one of three groins near the former Cape Hatteras Lighthouse site does not require a CAMA permit.
Holden Beach Turtle Patrol unveils 2026 T-shirt design
“Every Turtle Counts … Every Action
Matters,” is the message selected to reflect the organization’s “shared commitment to sea turtle conservation, education and environmental stewardship.”
UNCW alum group awards Coastal Federation’s Kerri Allen
Trevor Todd, Kerri Allen and Edward A. “Ed” Sundy Jr. are the newest recipients of UNCW’s Alumni Association Distinguished Awards.
WRC proposes temporary spotted seatrout season closure
Public comments on the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s proposed temporary rule to close recreational spotted seatrout harvesting in inland and joint fishing waters April 6 – June 30 will be accepted through March 13.
Fisheries commission to vote on Atlantic bonito management
The Marine Fisheries Commission during its meeting Feb. 18-19 in Kitty Hawk are scheduled to vote on a preferred management option and proposed language for rulemaking for Atlantic bonito management.
Officials break ground on ‘much-needed’ Carteret boat launch
Rep. Celeste C. Cairns, Carteret County commissioners and others staged a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday for a new boat launch facility on Bogue Sound in the western part of the county.
Cold stuns prompt spotted seatrout harvest closure
As of 4 p.m. Friday, North Carolina coastal and joint fishing waters will be closed to commercial and recreational spotted seatrout harvest through June 30.
Ferry operations to Bald Head Island temporarily suspended
Ferry and tram operations on Bald Head Island have been temporarily suspended while crews remove and relocate a ferry that grounded at the entrance to the south side of the Brunswick County island early Thursday morning.
Vote to name new otter pups at NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is getting out the vote on names for three otter pups born in December.
Buxton beach nourishment focus of community meeting
Dare County officials will be joined by representatives from the National Park Service – Outer Banks Group at a public meeting to provide general information about Buxton’s beach nourishment project scheduled for this year.
Valentine’s Day tree giveaway set for downtown Wilmington
Alliance for Cape Fear Trees will share the love this Valentine’s Day by giving away more than 1,000 native species of trees.
Sturgeon City to host women’s STEM event
Sturgeon City’s “She Innovates” welcomes women of all ages to engage with women professionals in various fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Post-graduate STEM fellowship applications due March 9
The NC STEM Policy Post-Graduate Fellowship is an opportunity for graduate students from state colleges and universities to serve full-time for a year in high-level state offices, focusing on topics related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Guided birding tour at Lake Mattamuskeet set for Monday
Budding birders and seasoned ornithologists can sign up now for a guided winter birding experience at Lake Mattamuskeet Monday morning with Coastal Studies Institute educators.
