The Alliance for Cape Fear Trees is hosting its next tree giveaway March 7 in Riegelwood in Columbus County.
News Briefs
Onslow history museum to open new America 250th exhibit
The museum in Richlands is holding a family free day Saturday when it opens its new “SEMPER FIDELIS: Onslow County Celebrates America 250″ exhibit.
Outer Banks summer camp registration to open March 2
Online registration for summer camps at Coastal Studies Institute at the ECU Outer Banks Campus in Wanchese opens March 2.
North Carolinians urged to burn outdoors with caution
The N.C. Forest Service is reminding residents to take precautions and avoid burning outdoors on dry, windy days as much of the state continues to experience drought conditions.
Core Sound readies for annual winter fundraising dinner
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center is hosting its annual Taste of Core Sound winter edition Friday evening at the site on Harkers Island.
Dare students can enter essay, art contest for America’s 250th
Students in third through 12th grade are encouraged to enter the committee’s essay contest and student art exhibit, both “designed to celebrate local history, highlight student talent and support innovative learning in the lead-up to the Dare A250 Faire” on April 18.
CSI’s ‘Maritime Mysteries’ program to take a dive underwater
Families with children 7 and older can learn about the world of maritime archaeology Wednesday afternoon at the Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese.
State opens nominations for nongame advisory committee
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting nominations for its Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee now through March.
Postponed fishery stakeholder meetings now set for March
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council has rescheduled the “Lines of Communication” meetings in North Carolina that were postponed earlier this month.
NC Justices hear case on Currituck occupancy tax spending
North Carolina Supreme Court justices heard arguments in the long-running legal battle between Currituck County and the Corolla Civic Association over how the county spends occupancy tax money.
Hammocks group to hold NC Teachers Association program
The Friends of Hammocks Beach and Bear Island group is hosting an event Saturday that celebrates the North Carolina Teacher’s Association, the only organization for African American educators in the state.
Recreational Gulf flounder season to open in March
A two-week recreational fishing season will open for Gulf flounder in ocean waters between the north end of Portsmouth Island to the South Carolina line next month.
Coastal Reserve Manager Paula Gillikin to speak Feb. 26
The next installment of Morehead City Green Drinks, a casual monthly gathering for people who care about the North Carolina coast, will feature Paula Gillikin, a natural resource manager who coordinates stewardship activities across the 10 sites of the North Carolina Coastal Reserve.
Commission to consider action on septic tank, sandbag rules
The Coastal Resources Commission is scheduled to consider during its meeting Feb. 25-26 proposed changes to rules for septic tanks, permit fees, using sandbags to protect public roads, and a general permit to replace existing bridges and culverts.
Pamlico Sound cultch harvest sites open through March 31
The Division of Marine Fisheries reminds commercial fishermen and the public that four rotational harvest cultch sites in the Pamlico Sound remain open to mechanical oyster harvest.
State seeks public input on migratory bird hunting seasons
The public comment period for the 2026-27 migratory game bird hunting seasons for waterfowl, webless migratory species and extended falconry is now open through March 4.
