Developers looking to build a trio of high-rise condominiums on the Cape Fear River’s west bank across from downtown Wilmington have withdrawn their annexation and rezoning requests submitted to the Brunswick County town of Leland.
News Briefs
Season to open for black sea bass north of Hatteras
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries says the recreational black sea bass fishing season will open May 15 in both state and federal waters north of Cape Hatteras.
‘Portsmouth Rises’ theme of island village’s homecoming
A celebration is planned to recognize Portsmouth’s recovery after Hurricane Dorian in 2019 and the cancellation of homecoming in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bodie Island Lighthouse to open for climbing tours
The climbing season begins April 27 and continues Wednesday-Saturday until early fall.
Emissions can be reduced 50% by 2030: IPCC report
Major transitions in the energy sector, including substantial reduction in fossil fuel use, widespread electrification, improved energy efficiency, and use of alternative fuels , will help limit global warming.
Chemours to further limit GenX emissions, add more testing
Chemours and the Division of Air Quality have signed an agreement on new measures to limit GenX emissions.
‘Bees and Blooms’ photo exhibit opens at Tryon Palace
The show features large, close-up images of colorful bees and blooms by photographer and beekeeper Deana B. Marion.
NCDOT offers internships, fellowships
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is accepting applications for internships and fellowships for students and graduates of historically Black colleges and universities and minority-serving institutions.
Workshops set on eastern NC resilience projects
Online workshops will allow for residents in Eastern Carolina Council of Governments and Mid-East Commission counties to provide direct input on resilience planning.
‘Help us keep Shackleford horses wild,’ officials plead
The National Park Service asks the public to help keep wild horses wild after a group of visitors removed a newborn foal from its natural habitat on Cape Lookout National Seashore.
Cape Lookout to celebrate International Dark Sky Week
April 22-23 is International Dark Sky Week, and the Cape Lookout National Seashore is celebrating with stargazing at the Harkers Island visitor center and nighttime cruises offered by Island Express Ferry Service.
3 NC marine life facilities get federal COVID relief funding
The North Carolina Aquariums of Pine Knoll Shores and Roanoke Island and the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue were selected for shares of the $1.6 million in funding.
New NC initiative supports community resilience planning
North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency is funding the development of floodprint reports for select communities in eastern North Carolina most impacted by hurricanes Matthew and Florence.
Third Tuesday talk to explore Cape Fear’s locks and dams
Dana Matics, assistant operations project manager with the Army Corps of Engineers, will give a talk April 19 on “Cape Fear River Locks and Dams: Past, Present, and Future” at the Southport Community Building.
Grants for sustainable commercial fishing projects available
Projects include fish stock research and surveys, public outreach and activities that protect, manage, conserve, enhance and map critical aquatic habitats that support fish, crustaceans, and shellfish.
Division of Marine Fisheries director visits Cape Point
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Director Kathy Rawls made her way to Cape Point in Buxton Wednesday to chat with fishers about red drum and address any concerns or questions.
