Gov. Roy Cooper’s lawsuit contends that the legislature-appointed commission that reviews and approves — or rejects — rules adopted by state agencies is unconstitutional.
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A swallowtail butterfly peeks around the blossom of a Mexican sunflower Tuesday in a garden near Russell Creek in Carteret County. Photo: Dylan Ray
Rules Review Commission meets Sept. 15
The meeting is in Raleigh with limited capacity, but the public can attend online or listen by phone.
Ocracoke passenger ferry season extended until Sept. 30
The Ocracoke Express ferry season was to end Labor Day but has been extended to give late-season visitors a chance to ride.
Voters select celestial names for Fort Fisher’s otter pups
More than 14,000 supporters voted online and in-person at the aquarium over a two-week period, choosing the names Stella, Mae and Selene.
Groups remind public: Disturbing sea turtle nests a crime
Whether deliberate vandalism or accidents, sea turtle monitoring volunteers have seen incidents of tampering this season, a violation of federal law that could result in a $50,000 fine and jail time.
Elizabeth City eyes hiring Steinburg as lobbyist
Elizabeth City council’s finance committee unanimously voted last week to begin the process of hiring former state Sen. Bob Steinburg as the city’s lobbyist in Raleigh.
‘Hey, I’m here’: Genealogist says family isn’t a ‘lost tribe’
Marvin Tupper Jones, whose Albemarle family history predates the Lost Colony, says he’s living proof that his Chowanoke ancestors didn’t just disappear from the historical record.
Murphy introduces bill to study plan for Oregon Inlet jetties
Rep. Greg Murphy’s measure calls on the Corps to take another look at the feasibility of building two jetties to keep Oregon Inlet free from shoaling, an idea dismissed two decades ago as environmentally risky with dubious benefit.
Coastal Review collects seven statewide editorial awards
Publication staff were recognized Thursday during the North Carolina Press Association’s annual convention in Raleigh.Â
Ocracoke Lighthouse rehabilitation plan approved
National Park Service officials have signed a finding of no significant impact for the project’s environmental assessment.
Partnership updates maps for monitoring seagrass losses
Previous mapping efforts have shown declines in submerged aquatic vegetation.
Deer disease observed across much of North Carolina
Wildlife officials are asking people to report dead or obviously sick deer to their local district wildlife biologist.
Story of flight on Mars has parallels to Wrights’ challenges
A replica of the Ingenuity Mars helicopter recently took flight at the national memorial in recognition of National Aviation Day and the Wright brothers’ ingenuity.
Pender to celebrate Mountains-to-Sea Trail’s 45th birthday
Burgaw Parks and Recreation, Surf City Parks and Recreation, Moores Creek National Battlefield and Pender County Tourism are hosting 1- to 2-mile hikes in September.
Commission tables striped bass plan amendment
Estuarine striped bass management will continue as prescribed by Amendment 1, including the temporary management measures related to possession limits and the use of large mesh gill nets in the upper Neuse and Pamlico river systems, until Amendment 2 is adopted.
