The N.C. Coastal Land Trust has borrowed $4.85 million and purchased for conservation nearly 1,000 acres in Bertie County, an ecologically significant site that may be where survivors from the Lost Colony settled after leaving Roanoke Island.
Our Coast
The Failed Attempt to Reopen Roanoke Inlet
Many inlets have formed and filled in along the Outer Banks since the Sir Walter Raleigh’s colonists arrived, but the long-closed Roanoke Inlet was once so important efforts were made to reopen it.
Taste of Core Sound To Serve Up History
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island is incorporating this year’s 25th anniversary celebration with the annual Taste of Core Sound Summer Edition, a fundraising dinner and a program, set for Friday.
Sam Bland Shines light on Aug. Eclipse
Sam Bland reminisces about experiencing with two of his friends a solar eclipse in 1970 eastern North Carolina, explores the myths surrounding the natural phenomenon.
Our Coast’s Food: Pig Pickin’ Cake
Our Liz Biro shares her love for the pig pickin’ cake, one of North Carolina’s favorite layer cakes that’s best served chilled, and, since it’s a short list of simple ingredients, a breeze to make.
Wild Caught Festival Celebrates Tradition
Wild Caught local seafood and music festival set for Aug. 18 and Aug. 19 in Down East Carteret County’s Gloucester celebrates locally grown and caught food and area musicians.
Dick Bierly: The Business of Environmentalism
He’s a retired corporate executive who moved to the beach and became a coastal environmental activist, meet Dick Bierly.
Documentary to Focus on The Hammocks
The nonprofit Friends of The Hammocks and Bear Island and UNC-TV are teaming up to produce a documentary on the history of the area near Swansboro and seeking help from those who remember.
Meet Jockey’s Ridge Supt. Joy Greenwood
Joy Greenwood’s job is managing the more than 400 acres of shifting sand known as Jockey’s Ridge State Park, one of North Carolina’s most dynamic and most visited.
Our Coast’s People: Bland Simpson
A UNC professor, author, musician and lifelong steward of the coast, Bland Simpson has been actively involved with the North Carolina Coastal Federation for much of its 35-year history.
Effort On to Repair Damaged Historic Home
Lightning recently damaged the 1907 Midgett House, part of the Chicamacomico Historic Site at Rodanthe, and caretakers need financial help to repair and reopen the popular exhibit.
Battery Island Home to Growing Ibis Colony
The sky over Brunswick County abounds with white ibises this time of year, many of which nest and raise their young at Battery Island near Southport, considered a colony of global importance.
Battle Brews Over Frisco UFO House
The owner of the Frisco “UFO house” wants to preserve the unusual landmark, an area attraction since the early 1970s, and turn it into a souvenir shop, but county officials say the structure meets no building codes.
Our Celestial Coast: What to Look For in July
Coastal weather conditions in June made celestial photography a challenge but Earth’s neighbor Venus and gas giants Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune will be visible in July.
Officials Dedicate First NC Heritage Dive Site
The Department of Cultural and Natural Resources recently dedicated the states first Heritage Dive Site, the wreck of a Civil War blockade runner off Kure Beach, and more are planned.
Ten Ways to ‘Mess With’ A Tomato Sandwich
A white bread tomato sandwich with mayonnaise, salt and pepper could be the official summer food of the N.C. coast, but our Liz Biro offers 10 perfectly acceptable variations on the classic.
