North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Coverage of North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission in the Nexus archive.
- NCWRC enhancing patrols ahead of holiday weekend hoping to reduce impaired boating
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is increasing patrols during the holiday weekend to reduce impaired boating. Officers will conduct vessel checks on boats to ensure safety.
- 22 arrested, firearms seized at Lake Norman boating event
Twenty-two arrests were made and six firearms seized during a two-day public safety operation on Lake Norman led by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. The operation, part of a large-scale effort during a high-attendance boating event, involved multiple agencies and resulted in numerous traffic stops, citations, and drug and weapons charges.
- Video shows black bear spotted in Gastonia neighborhood
A black bear was spotted in a Gastonia, N.C. neighborhood on June 16, stealing food from a birdfeeder. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission attributed the sighting to juvenile bears seeking territory and urban expansion, advising residents to follow BearWise guidelines to avoid conflicts.
- Rabies case reported in Mecklenburg County: What we know
A rabies case in a coyote in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, has exposed at least one person and a domestic pet. This marks the fourth rabies case in the county this year, with three involving raccoons and a cat. Authorities are hosting a public event to address coyote-related concerns.
- Copperhead snake bite leaves mayor’s wife in 'excruciating pain,' he reveals
North Carolina Mayor Robert Burns revealed his wife was bitten by a copperhead snake, causing her excruciating pain and requiring emergency medical care. The incident occurred on their property near a rope swing, and the couple found the 4-foot snake afterward. Copperheads are the most common venomous snakes in the state, accounting for over 90% of snakebites.