A NASA Solar System Ambassador will talk Saturday night at Cape Lookout National Seashore about about the James Webb Space Telescope.
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Harkers Island bridge construction progresses
The sun sets last week behind the $60 million bridge under construction between Straits and Harkers Island in Carteret County. The project, which began in late 2021, is to replace two bridges that connect Harkers Island and the mainland, including the Earl C. Davis Memorial Bridge. Photo: Dylan Ray
Discharge permit requires Chemours remove 99.9% of PFAS
Environmental advocates who pressed for tighter standards than first proposed say the result is the nation’s most stringent limits on discharges of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
State distributes Florence relief to 103 fishing businesses
The Division of Marine Fisheries has selected 103 fishing industry businesses to receive more than $7.6 million.
Albemarle Sound boatbuilding exhibit to open Oct. 11
The exhibit opening Oct. 10 will feature graphics and artifacts that illustrate the boatbuilding traditions that go back generations.
Coastal management staff to draft revised septic setbacks
The Coastal Resources Commission Thursday directed Division of Coastal Management staff to craft proposed amendments to address issues associated with houses on the public beach as a result of erosion.
Talk on Rachel Carson, wood pellet industry set for Sept. 29
Rachel Carson Council CEO Bob Musil to present “Rachel Carson, Wood Pellets, and Environmental Justice” at UNCW.
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.
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.
