Brent Laurenz is joining the Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail nonprofit organization as the new executive director.
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Wright Brothers Memorial to host first flight anniversary
Wright Brothers National Memorial and the First Flight Society are celebrating the 118th anniversary of Wilbur and Orville Wright’s first heavier-than-air, controlled, powered flight.
Croatan asks for feedback on storm damage repair project
Croatan National Forest rangers are asking for comments on a proposed project to address damage on the Neuse River related to 2018’s Hurricane Florence.
New sign at Salvo Community Cemetery aims to educate
Cape Hatteras National Seashore staff recently installed at Salvo Community Cemetery an educational panel that gives a brief history of the small Outer Banks community and urges visitors to the site to respect the cemetery there.
Coastal Reserve advisory committee meetings set
The North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve local advisory committee meetings are scheduled for later this month and into December.
Cape Lookout to welcome stargazers this weekend
This month’s Astronomy Night with the Crystal Coast Stargazers begins at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the national seashore’s Harkers Island Visitor Center.
National Park Service seeks comment on NC 12 upgrades
Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials want feedback on a plan to lengthen turn lanes for improve safety and flow at the Coquina Beach Access intersection and Bodie Island Lighthouse Road.
Outer Banks national parks launch text alert service
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial now offer messaging alerts on conditions, educational programs and operations.
Support the Ocracoke herd through ‘Adopt A Pony’ program
Outer Banks Forever is supporting the Ocracoke herd through symbolic adoption program to help pay for their ongoing care and feeding.
Cape Hatteras to have abandoned vessel removed
A nearly $300,000 project to remove an abandoned vessel near Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s Oregon Inlet Campground is expected to begin Monday.
Outer Banks parks receive grant to help Title 1 schools visit
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Cape Hatteras national Seashore and Wright Brothers Memorial Memorial, have received a grant to help pay for field trips for students at 12 Title I schools in Currituck, Dare and Tyrrell counties.
Take a candlelit tour of Moores Creek Battlefield Nov. 13
The family-friendly program will travel along the candlelit trail with stories of the early days of the American Revolution and of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge.
Ocracoke Beach access parking lot to close for a week
The Ocracoke Beach access parking lot will be closed for about a week starting Monday for a paving and repair project.
Hatteras Lighthouse restoration options up for comment
National Parks of Eastern North Carolina Superintendent David Hallac outlined proposed work to restore and rehabilitate Cape Hatteras Lighthouse during a recent public meeting.
Brunswick Town shoreline protection project nears finish
Scenic Consulting Group in Wilmington completed another phase of a shoreline stabilization and restoration project at the Brunswick Town and Fort Anderson historic site.
Governor, legislative leaders in budget talks
With House and Senate agreement on a state spending plan, it looks like another drawn-out budget battle with the governor may be avoided.
