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.
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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.
Coastal commission to discuss imperiled beach houses
Proposed action would include new rules for septic tank siting and repairs on ocean beaches.
Appeals court says fisheries lawsuit can move forward
The three-judge appellate court on Tuesday unanimously affirmed a 2021 ruling that denied the state’s request to dismiss the lawsuit.
Eligible students may apply for 2 STEM scholarships
Undergraduate students from underrepresented and underserved populations pursuing STEM-related careers are eligible for funding through North Carolina Space Grant.
Beaufort County’s history, natural areas add to its lure
A centerpiece of the Inner Banks, Beaufort County features a state park and several smaller parks to complement its colonial heritage.
Division to address striped mullet stock with amendment
Division of Marine Fisheries staff are developing an amendment to the state Striped Mullet Fishery Management Plan and are asking for public input.
Friends to celebrate 45 years of Mountains-to-Sea Trail
The 1,175-mile trail that connects the Smokey Mountains to Jockey’s Ridge in the Outer Banks is celebrating 45 years.
Corps begins new look at Surf City’s 50-year beach plan
The Corps is reevaluating the Topsail Island town’s proposed 50-year federal project now that North Topsail Beach has backed out of the partnership.
Morehead City native gifts family’s island to UNC Institute
The 17-acre island at the mouth of the Newport River in Carteret County was donated earlier this year.
State seeks comment on oil refinery facility permit rules
There are no active oil refinery facilities in the state and NCDEQ has not received any applications for proposed oil refinery facilities at this time, officials said.
Living history program to show NC coast during WWII
A Living History Day about World War II and its impact on the coast will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 at the N.C. Maritime Museum on Moore Street in downtown Southport.
