The Grammy-winning ensemble, under the direction of Scotty Barnhart, “carries forward the legendary sound of Count Basie with an energetic blend of swing, blues, and masterful improvisation,” organizers said.
Commission to hear draft rules on oceanfront septic systems
The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission is to hear proposed rule amendments to address compromised septic systems on the ocean shoreline during the Oct. 28-29 meeting in New Bern.
NCDOT: Work to replace US 264 bridge may cause delays
Crews on Monday began grading and utility work as part of the Pungo bridge replacement project at the Beaufort-Hyde County line.
State pauses review of plan to increase military training
The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management has paused its review of proposed increases to training activities and operations in a military range complex that straddles parts of Carteret and Pamlico counties.
Hemilright, 59, remembered for commercial fishing advocacy
Dewey Hemilright, longtime commercial fisherman and industry advocate, died Oct. 2, following complications related to a stroke he suffered in August.
Out to Sea NC Fest to feature food, conversation, education
Now in its second year, Out to Sea NC Fest will include three days featuring immersive dining, film screenings, panel discussions, story sharing and more from award-winning chefs, fishers and foragers in honor of sustainable coastal foodways and the people who provide them on the North Carolina coast.
Transportation board requests more time to set up ferry tolls
The North Carolina Board of Transportation agreed Thursday that the Ferry Division needs more time to implement proposed one-way toll rates for ferry routes that are currently free to ride.
Division seeks input on potential future oyster cultch sites
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries officials are asking for input on nine prospective sites for future oyster habitat enhancement projects.
Coastal Federation plans cleanup at Hoop Pole Creek
Volunteers are needed for the project set for 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the nature preserve in Atlantic Beach.
Holden Beach Turtle Patrol sees successful nesting season
This year marks the Holden Beach Turtle Patrol’s second-highest nesting season, one in which 81% of 78 nests were successfully laid.
‘Powering the oyster farm’ topic of October science talk
The presentation on how marine energy and environmental monitoring technologies are being used to better understand conditions at coastal oyster farms is Oct. 22 at the Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese.
Division requests red snapper carcass donations for research
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries will collect red snapper carcasses from recreational fishermen during the 2026 federal recreational Red Snapper fishing season, held Oct. 9-11.
Carteret to collect household hazardous waste Saturday
Residents may bring small quantities of common household hazardous items, including cooking oil, automotive fluids such as gasoline, used motor oil or antifreeze, lawn and garden pesticides, batteries, and paint Saturday to the county’s health department in Morehead City.
CRC opens public comment on proposed rule changes
The comment period is Oct. 1 to Nov. 30 on a proposed definition for man-made ditches, allowing additional colors and sizes for sandbags as temporary erosion control structures, and a new general permit for temporary structures to collect storm data on the beach.
Gullah Geechee corridor officials to host evening event
The discussion set for Friday evening at Bellamy Mansion in downtown Wilmington will focus on the Gullah Geechee Resiliency Plan.
State awards contract for Wrightsville Beach bridge project
Phase 1 of the Wrightsville Beach bridge replacement project is expected to get underway this month when crews relocate a water line before bridge construction.
