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Earth & Arts OBX to celebrate Earth Day, new boardwalk
19+ hour, 26+ min ago (146+ words) 04/02/2026 by Staff Report Join the debut of Earth & Arts OBX, a celebration of Earth Day and the official opening of Nags Head's new soundside boardwalk on April 22. The event, hosted by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, is scheduled to kick…...
Commercial, for-hire fishing license, permit presale is April 15
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (203+ words) 04/01/2026 by Staff Report Presales for commercial and for-hire fishing licenses and permits for the new license year will begin April 15. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries is encouraging fishers to schedule appointments to obtain licenses…...
NC Lighthouse Challenge part of the US' 250th celebration
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (338+ words) 04/01/2026 by Staff Report Currituck County's America 250 NC Task Force has launched a yearlong challenge to visit 10 of North Carolina's lighthouses as part of the country's celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Sanderling Resort presents an exclusive…...
Our Coast: At the Whales, Whaling Symposium in Beaufort
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (1149+ words) 04/01/2026 by David Cecelski Editor's note: Coastal Review regularly features the work of North Carolina historian David Cecelski, who writes about the history, culture and politics of the North Carolina coast. More of his work can be found on his website....
Elizabeth City State to pay tribute to Coltrane, Davis
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (200+ words) 03/31/2026 by Staff Report Elizabeth City State University will present in April a special concert honoring two jazz greats. The John Coltrane/Miles'Davis Centennial Celebration is scheduled for 7 p.m.'April 14 at the Floyd L. Robinson Auditorium inside the Mickey L.'Burnim'Fine Arts Center.'Doors…...
Four ferry routes expand schedules for spring season
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (135+ words) 03/31/2026 by Staff Report North Carolina Department of Transportation's Ferry Division is expanding the schedules of four ferry routes to accommodate the increase in spring traffic. As of Tuesday, the Hatteras-Ocracoke route increased daily departures from 36 to 52, and the Swan Quarter-Ocracoke…...
Businesses can apply by May 11 for EV charging station funds
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (310+ words) 03/31/2026 by Staff Report Businesses now can apply for federal funds to build and operate electric vehicle charging stations along state interstates and major highways. The North Carolina Department of Transportation announced Friday that requests for proposals will close at midnight…...
Don't hate the pines but Pollen-palooza '26 is now upon us
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (714+ words) 03/31/2026 by Heidi S. Skinner You might not have noticed, but the pine trees seem to have been in overdrive the last few years, throwing out pollen like they're dishing out revenge for every one of their brethren that's been cut down....
Friends group to organize nature trip to Finland, Arctic
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (330+ words) 03/30/2026 by Staff Report The Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum Beaufort is set to offer a two-week travel opportunity next year to see the birds, wildlife and natural history of Finland. The nonprofit friends group is partnering with EcoQuest…...
Applicants needed for southern flounder advisory committee
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (301+ words) 03/27/2026 by Staff Report Commercial and recreational fishermen, scientists, nongovernmental organization representatives and others with an expertise in southern flounder have an opportunity to guide the latest amendment to the state management plan for the fishery. Applications are due by April…...