During the commemoration Jan. 17, living history displays, artifact highlights and family activities are planned as well as artillery demonstrations.
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Dry, drought conditions widespread in North Carolina
Dry and drought conditions across North Carolina are expected through to the spring.
Wonderful winter weeds are here — whether loved or loathed
Winter is far from devoid of living plants, with all kinds of species thriving throughout, and this is also a good time to brush up on plant-identification skills because many winter weeds are edible, even much-hated kinds.
12th lost fishing gear recovery effort begins this week
Crews will be removing displaced and potentially dangerous fishing gear along the northern and central coast through the month as part of the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s annual Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project.
Native plant art contest open to artists of all experience levels
Submissions are due March 30 for the Native Plant Art Contest and Exhibit hosted by two Texas-based, Latino-led nonprofit organizations.
Illustrated guidebook for Dismal Swamp’s snakes gets update
First published in 1992, “An Introduction to Snakes of the Dismal Swamp Region of North Carolina and Virginia,” has been revised with minor updates on species and taxonomy.
NC’s ‘toothiest fish’ topic of next talk in science lecture series
Fisheries ecologist Dr. Jim Morley will explain the life history of sheepshead during the Jan. 15 “Science on the Sound” Lecture Series at the Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese.
Speakers needed for summit on abandoned, derelict vessels
The BoatUS Foundation and NOAA are looking for speakers to share their experiences with attendees of the 2026 Turning the Tide Summit set for December in New Orleans.
State Ferry Division plans four career recruitment events
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division career events are scheduled for Jan. 14 in Morehead City, Jan. 21 in Hatteras, Jan. 28 in Southport, and Feb. 4 in Bath.
Going to school: Know what to do, not to do when fishing
Too many people don’t know or don’t care about anything but themselves, and they can ruin the day for all concerned, so here’s what to know before you go and you won’t become one of “those” guys.
Marine Patrol’s new top officer officially pinned colonel
Col. Chris Lee, who was formally pinned during a ceremony Tuesday, took the helm as the N.C. Marine Patrol’s top officer on Jan. 1.
Oceanographer Reide Corbett to speak at OBX Green Drinks
Coastal oceanographer Dr. Reide Corbett is to give his talk, “Science, Shorelines, and Tradeoffs: Understanding What’s Happening Along the Outer Banks Coast,” at 6 p.m. Thursday at Waverider’s in Nags Head.
Jacksonville to host annual African American Read-In
The city of Jacksonville will host the 22nd annual African American Read-In on Feb. 1 at the Jack Amyette Recreation Center.
NOAA storm prediction modeling in midst of major update
National precipitation forecasting has for decades been hamstrung by static and inadequate climate models, but new tools are in development to provide more accurate rainfall predictions.
Rules commission OKs Jockey’s Ridge AEC designation
The Rules Review Commission approved last month language reinstating Jockey’s Ridge as an area of environmental concern.
Nonprofit sues over inaction on horseshoe crab protections
The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit Monday against the National Marine Fisheries Service for not publishing initial findings on a petition filed February 2024 to protect American horseshoe crabs.
