Mapping Pamlico Sound: The Secotan Site
In our continuing series on the July 1585 circumnavigation of Pamlico Sound, historian Kevin Duffus shares his evidence pointing to the Native American village of Secotan’s location.
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Coastal Commission to Hold Special Meeting
The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission will hold a special meeting Thursday by conference call to consider readopting three rules.
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Federation’s Pelican Awards Go Online
The North Carolina Coastal Federation, which publishes Coastal Review Online, is hosting online its annual Pelican Awards Aug. 6, a celebration of the coast and its stewards.
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How to Identify Poisonous Plants
North Carolina Cooperative Extension horticulture expert Matt Jones explains how to identify poisonous plants found across the state. This video is part of Homegrown, a video series by the North Carolina State Extension and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences that features tips and tools from the subject-matter expert.
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OIB Plan Includes Bike Paths, Raising Street
Ocean Isle Beach’s plans to add bicycle paths and resurface First Street means more impervious asphalt where flooding is already a problem.
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Heavy Rains, Flooding Possible This Week
A low pressure Wednesday morning over northeastern South Carolina may cause eastern North Carolina to experience heavy rains and minor flooding later this week.
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Estuary Research Fellowship Applications Due
Grad students in North Carolina can apply by Aug. 3 for a fellowship to conduct applied research in the Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership boundary.
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Scout’s Conservation Work Part of Bigger Plan
Rising eighth grader Ryan Mroch is halfway to his goal of earning one of scouting’s rarest award, which focuses on conservation.
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Dare OKs Nonresident Owners Settlement
Dare County Board of Commissioners approved Monday during a special meeting to classify nonresident property owners the same as residents in future health emergencies.
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The 1585 Circumnavigation of Pamlico Sound
Historian Kevin Duffus writes in the first part of his Crossing The Threshold of History series about the 1585 circumnavigation of Pamlico Sound by the English to create a map of the estuary and a visual record of those who lived there.
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Ocracoke Passenger Ferry Resumes Service
Ocracoke Express passenger ferry began Friday making three trips a day until Sept. 10 between Hatteras and the Silver Lake Terminal in Ocracoke Village.
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Wanchese Shoreline Sills Nearly Complete
The N.C. Coastal Federation’s 500-foot living shorelines demonstration in Wanchese Industrial Park is expected to be complete later this month and will provide an opportunity for shoreline property owners to see how living shorelines work.
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Dominion, Duke Ax Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Dominion Energy and Duke Energy have canceled the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project, which faced a great deal of opposition from several environmental organizations.
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Executive Order Could Fast-Track Port Project
A presidential order calling for agencies to use emergency powers to speed environmental review and permitting of infrastructure projects could fast-track a Wilmington port project.
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Park Service Investigating Dock Fire at Cape
The National Park Service is asking for the public’s help in investigating a fire that damaged part of the former Coast Guard dock at Cape Lookout early Thursday.
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New Law Addresses Abandoned Boats
Gov. Roy Cooper signed a bill Wednesday giving the Wildlife Resources Commission permission and $1 million to investigate and remove abandoned and derelict vessels.
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DMF Asks for Red Snapper Carcasses
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will collect red snapper carcasses from recreational fishermen during the red snapper season and is reminding anglers about the new gear requirements for the snapper-grouper fishery.
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County Takes Control of Navassa Utilities
Brunswick County has taken ownership and responsibility to operate Navassa’s water and sewer systems, per an agreement finalized in June.
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Federation, Sound Rivers Challenge Permit
The North Carolina Coastal Federation and Sound Rivers have taken the fight over a mining permit that would alter Blounts Creek to the state supreme court.
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Coastal Provisions Amid End-Of-Session Bills
Along with coronavirus response measures, the North Carolina General Assembly passed bills with numerous environmental and coastal provisions before adjourning last week.
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Avoid Chowan’s Possible Algal Bloom: Officials
State Division of Water Resources officials urge the public to avoid a potential algal bloom in Chowan County, specifically in the Albemarle Sound and adjoining waterbodies.
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Online Coastal Restoration Toolkit Launches
Restore America’s Estuaries and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration launched Wednesday the Coastal Restoration Toolkit to give homeowners, educators, local governments and resource managers online tools to coordinate and lead coastal restoration projects.
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New Hanover Begins Stormwater Program
New Hanover County has launched its stormwater services program but is delaying for a year collection of fees because of the financial effects of COVID-19.
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Drumroll For NC’s Official Saltwater Fish
Since 1971, the red drum has been North Carolina’s official state saltwater fish, but the popular catch for recreational fishers goes by several names.
