A Gulf fritillary rests on a flower inside the Butterfly House at Airlie Gardens in Wilmington. Guests can roam the 2,700-square-foot native North Carolina butterfly house that is part of the extensive Airlie Gardens. Admission is required to enter the gardens but is free to New Hanover County residents the first Sunday of every month. Photo: Mark Courtney
News Briefs
Partnership to deploy new artificial reef in Pamlico waters
The project will be the second Pamlico River reef project for the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries, the Coastal Conservation Association of North Carolina and Raleigh-based Natrx in the last 16 months.
Atlantic States Fisheries Commission to hold yearly meeting
The four-day meeting for the commission that regulates fisheries that migrate between state waters along the East Coast is scheduled for Oct. 16-19 at Beaufort Hotel in Beaufort.
Science Advisory Board to hear update on PFAS toxicity
The Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board is to hear an overview on a toxicity assessment for a specific PFAS and its presence in the state.
Swim advisory posted at Beaufort County river access
The advisory is for the public access to Pamlico River at Havens Gardens Park off Park Drive in Washington.
CRC science panel to assess new sea level rise studies
The panel will also review updates related to Inlet Hazard Areas, and discuss methodologies and data pertaining to oceanfront erosion rates.
‘Crafted from Wood’ to open at Elizabeth City museum
The exhibit opening Nov. 11 explores the gift of crafting treasures from wood while highlighting the training and abilities of the crafter.
MFC committee to name candidates for fishery councils
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission Nominating Committee meets Oct. 9 to select candidates for at-large seats on the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council and the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council.
Reserve foal receives off-site care after showing distress
The days-old foal was transported from Rachel Carson Reserve to N.C. State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
Governor proclaims Sept. 25-29 as Clean Energy Week
Calling North Carolina “the epicenter of clean energy,” Gov. Roy Cooper said the transition is good for the environment and the economy.
Avoid possibly contaminated sand in Buxton: Officials
Officials are advising the public to avoid a stretch of beach in the Buxton area of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore because petroleum-contaminated soils from past military activity were likely exposed by recent beach erosion.
Competition seeks to address marine debris challenges
North Carolina Sea Grant announced Monday that it is looking for partners interested in the latest round of NOAA Sea Grant funding for the Marine Debris Challenge Competition.
Officials explore historic district designation for West Hertford
The town council voted unanimously last week to accept a proposal from Landmark Preservation Associates to perform the work needed to secure the designation.
Connor Stone lands first state record puddingwife wrasse
Stone caught the 3-pound, 11-ounce fish July 27 10 miles off Southport.
Tropical Storm Ophelia continues to approach NC coast
“Tropical Storm Ophelia will continue to strengthen as it moves toward eastern North Carolina this afternoon and tonight. Regardless of development, moderate to locally significant impacts will occur across eastern North Carolina, with the greatest impacts along the coast,” forecasters said.
Maintenance dredging planned for Wilmington Harbor
The district last week awarded a $23.9 million contract to Manson Construction Co., which is headquartered in Seattle, to dredge the harbor in Wilmington and Georgia’s Savannah Harbor and Brunswick Harbor.
