New species of mussel found in North Carolina streams

A new species of mussel was discovered in North Carolina streams. The Ligodonta obscura, or solstice creekmussel, was ...
Winston-Salem Journal

'One stream on the entire planet': NC's Triad is home to new species of mussel

Michael Perkins, aquatic wildlife diversity coordinator with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission: “It’s special ...

‘Dwarf’-like sea creature found on coral reef. It’s an ‘iridescent’ new species

Off the coast of Papua New Guinea, a “dwarf”-like sea creature with spotted eyes swam around a reef. It darted into a nearby coral as a shadowy figure approached, but its hiding spot wasn’t quite ...

‘Large’-headed sea creature with tiny teeth caught in Iran. It’s a new species

Off the southern coast of Iran, fishermen hauled in their catch and started sifting through it. A “large”-headed sea creature with “very small teeth” drew their attention — and for good reason. It ...
The Journal Times

Quarry Lake Park reopens for fishing

Park hours are sunrise to sunset. The Karen A. Nelson Dog Park within Quarry Lake Park remains open year-round.
Mooresville Tribune

Mooresville man claims Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional win on Lake Norman

Boater Carson Orellana of Mooresville recently caught a two-day total of 10 bass weighing 31 pounds, 8 ounces, to win the MLF ...