Quilts are on display this month at all Carteret County libraries, Core Sound Museum and Waterfowl Center on Harkers Island and the Core Sound Store & Gallery in Morehead City
News Briefs
Leland board to consider resolution on annexation request
Facing opposition in New Hanover County, interests behind the proposed project near the battleship memorial have turned to officials in the Brunswick County town of Leland.
NC wild turkey hunting season set to open
Youth season is April 2-8, and the statewide season is April 9-May 7.
Grants available for environmental projects
Letters of intent for 2022 Environmental Enhancement Grants are due March 31.
Aquarium to host first Carnival to Combat Climate Change
Representatives from science and conservation organizations from across the state are to be on hand during the outside event set for April 2.
US House passes measure on military toxic exposure
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act was attached to House Resolution 3967, the Honoring our PACT Act of 2021, which passed the House 256-174.
Hampstead Bypass groundbreaking set for Friday
Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette, staff and elected officials are to be on hand for the event to mark the construction start on the first section of the U.S. 17 Hampstead Bypass.
Martha Williams becomes Fish and Wildlife Service director
The former principal deputy director was sworn in Tuesday.
Sessions scheduled for Navassa Superfund site update
Environmental officials are expected to discuss plans to remove contaminated soil from a former wood treatment storage area.
Tryon Palace to host Underground Railroad symposium
“Pathways to Freedom: The Underground Railroad” is set for May 21 in New Bern.
Topsail Island resilient communities open house set
Surf City, Topsail Beach and North Topsail Beach officials are hosting an open house March 16 to share information with the public on the climate-related risks present on the island.
US Supreme Court lets NC redistricting stand
North Carolina’s congressional map is settled for 2022, as only three of nine U.S. justices favor accepting appeal by Republican legislators. Decision leaves maps as state courts approved them.
Roanoke aquarium to recognize women in science
Celebrate International Women’s Day Saturday at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island.
Film looks at water quality’s impact on state fisheries
The documentary film “Tidal Alert: The State of Water Quality and its Impacts on Coastal Fisheries” is set for release March 22.
Cape Hatteras Seashore cleanups set for next 8 Wednesdays
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the Outer Banks Kampgrounds of America Resort in Rodanthe are partnering together on a series of beach cleanups.
Hatteras Island beach nourishment public meeting set
An informational meeting is set for March 24 to share with the public details on the Buxton and Avon beach nourishment projects planned for this year.