Surf City and North Topsail Beach joined Topsail Beach earlier this month in banning unencapsulated polystyrene for floating docks, walkways and piers.
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Hammocks Beach State Park interns share love of nature
Rachel Hoag, Destini Hudson, Kylee Johnson, Sarah Kinicki, Sydney Machion and Megan Rozier have been living and working in tough summer conditions, but they all say the experience is worth it.
NC, UK sign deal to transition to clean energy economy
Gov. Roy Cooper and the United Kingdom’s Minister for International Trade Penny Mordaunt have signed an agreement to accelerate growth in technologies such as electric vehicles and offshore wind and eliminate trade barriers.
Swim advisory posted at Jockey’s Ridge sound access
State recreational water quality officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceeded the state’s and EPA’s recreational water quality standards.
Supreme Court ruling will not stop NC’s required CO2 cuts
But the recent 6-3 decision limiting EPA authority to address climate change has broader national implications that will affect the Tar Heel State, environmental law experts say.
Surf City to use catch basins to address NC 50 flooding
The Topsail Island town was recently awarded grants to cover the cost of the nature-based solution for its critical stormwater problems on a portion of South Shore Drive, the main thoroughfare and a state highway.
Hanig seeks senate seat when Steinburg resigns July 31
State Rep. Bobby Hanig wants to fill the 1st Senate District seat when Sen. Bob Steinburg resigns later this month.
Hurricane preparedness forums with weather service set
National Weather Service meteorologists will discuss hurricanes and their impacts on eastern North Carolina.
Carolina Beach living shoreline work, cleanup set for Friday
Volunteers can register online now for the living shoreline maintenance and cleanup planned for Friday morning at Carolina Beach State Park.
Frequent flyers
A trio of great crested flycatchers gather momentarily Saturday in a tree at Sandy Run Park in Kitty Hawk. According to the Audubon Guide to North American Birds, flycatchers are more often heard — especially the males’ loud calls — than seen, as they prefer wooded areas. Photo: Kip Tabb
New laws: Biogas, clean water funds in budget; rule tweaks
The new state budget includes millions for oyster sanctuary work, living shorelines and infrastructure improvements, but a biogas provision worries riverkeepers.
Pender to operate, maintain 62-acre Abbey Nature Preserve
Pender County entered into a lease agreement to manage the 62-acre public park that has been privately owned for decades.
Pender County brings on Andrews as manager
David Andrews was most recently manager of Boiling Springs Lakes.
Elizabeth City museum to display 1920s soybean harvesters
Elizabeth City’s Museum of the Albemarle will have on display next month early 20th century soybean harvesters, in conjunction with the unveiling Aug. 12 of an updated highway marker dedicated to to soybean processing.
Still no timetable for ‘jug handle’ bridge opening to traffic
NCDOT is still uncertain when the of Rodanthe “jug handle” bridge will open to traffic.
More visitors mean more maintenance on eastern NC trails
As county, state and federal parks are seeing more visitors and more frequent extreme weather, trail maintenance needs are increasing.
