Rachel Carson Council CEO Bob Musil to present “Rachel Carson, Wood Pellets, and Environmental Justice” at UNCW.
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DEQ to hold Lower Cape Fear River well sampling meeting
The Department of Environmental Quality is hosting the public information meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at Roland-Grise Middle School in Wilmington.
N.C. 12 to return Thursday to off-season speed limits
Officials recommend travelers stay cautious as visitor traffic will remain steady through the fall.
New program to fund stormwater management projects
The deadline is 5 p.m. Sept. 30 for towns and counties to apply for a new state-run program that offers funding opportunities for stormwater management projects.
Fisheries Commission seeks advisory committee members
Individuals interested in serving as an adviser should be willing to attend meetings at least once every two months and actively participate in the committee process, which includes reviewing scientific documents and issue papers to make recommendations on management strategies.Â
GOP leaders tap O’Neal for vacant seat in 6th District
Former Currituck Commissioner Paul O’Neal has been nominated to fill the vacant seat in North Carolina’s 6th House District.
Imperiled beach houses a problem fraught with legal perils
Lawsuits over property rights, buyer’s responsibility and risk, public trust and public health issues — frustrations mount over how to address the problem of houses teetering at the ocean’s edge.
Emerald Isle Bridge rehab work, lane closures to resume
Motorists can expect delays while crossing the Emerald Isle Bridge through spring 2023.
Riley Lewis takes on role of White Oak waterkeeper
Lewis, who joined Coastal Carolina Riverwatch earlier this summer, has a master’s in coastal and ocean policy from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
‘Forest bathing’ or hiking a trail can make you feel better
Studies show that soaking up the forest environment reduces stress and promotes nervous system healing.
Ceremony postponed for Bodie Island Lighthouse’s 150th
Update Sept. 27: The event to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first lighting Oct. 1 of the Bodie Island Lighthouse is postponed due to the potential for heavy rainfall and flooding late this week. A new date and time for the event will be announced in the coming weeks, officials said.
Emissions inspection requirement to end in Onslow County
As of Nov. 1, Onslow will be one of the many counties in North Carolina where vehicle emissions testing is no longer required.
Cape Fear River advocate blasts Chemours’ expansion plans
Chemical manufacturer cites critical economic demand for its products.
New Hanover to highlight pollinators with BioBlitz events
The free, family friendly events are scheduled for Sunday at Cape Fear Museum Park and again Sept. 25 at Smith Creek Park.
Public housing funds awarded to hurricane-impacted areas
Wilmington Housing Authority has been awarded $2.03 million to repair or replace damaged rental units or build new ones in safer locations with a lower risk of flooding.
3 ferry routes to switch Tuesday to off-season schedules
The Southport-Fort Fisher, Swan Quarter-Ocracoke, and Cedar Island-Ocracoke ferry routes are affected.
