The public comment period on renewing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permits for animal operations is open until July 15.
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Adaptive Surf Project marks 6 years of wave riding for all
Since its first surf day in 2016, Adaptive Surf Project of North Carolina has been helping those with disabilities at any age experience the excitement of surfing.
Recreational red snapper two-day season this weekend
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries officials are asking recreational fishers to donate red snapper carcasses caught during the two-day season this weekend.
18 miles of I-40 in Pender County to be upgraded
Lane closures are likely as a nearly 20-mile segment of I-40 is upgraded in Pender County.
UNCW researcher is growing microalgae to make limestone
Catharina Alves-de-Souza is part of a team studying how to best produce biogenic limestone, which could be used to significantly cut carbon dioxide emissions generated in the cement-making process.
Go back in time during Family Days at Tryon Palace
Visitors will need galleries and garden passes to participate in the events set for July 16 and Aug. 13, or enter at no charge with a SNAP, WIC or Medicaid card.
Swim advisories issued for Carteret, New Hanover accesses
Swimming advisories were posted Wednesday at public accesses in Morehead City and in Wrightsville Beach, where fecal bacteria levels exceed state and federal water quality standards.
Water authority to discuss stormwater project funding
The State Water Infrastructure Authority is to hear during its July 13-14 meeting feedback on a plan to use ARPA funding for stormwater projects.
Gamefish royalty: Catching a king is a bunch of fun
There’s a king mackerel tournament somewhere almost every weekend, but aside from potential big money, catching a king is exciting.
State to hold meeting on GenX effects, new EPA advisory
Health and environmental officials are holding an in-person meeting July 26 on the newest health standards set by the EPA on GenX.
Wright Brothers Memorial recognized for accessible exhibit
The American Council of the Blind recognized the landmark’s visitor center for its audio description programs.
Native trees, plants for sale through state Forest Service
The North Carolina Forest Service’s nursery and tree improvement program kicked off its annual tree seedling sale Friday.
Swim advisory issued for Holden Beach public accesses
Water samples in the past 30 days show average enterococci levels that exceed state and federal recreational water quality standards.
Book explores complexity of eating ‘local’ in North Carolina
“I want people to understand their power as eaters in the state of North Carolina, as people who buy and consume foods and impact the health of their community,” says author Marcie Cohen Ferris.
Water colors
Clouds settle over Town Marsh in Beaufort during a recent summer evening. Photo : Dylan Ray
Grants, outsourced testing for PFAS features of state budget
The legislature’s plan addresses pre- and polyfluorinated substances in drinking water mainly with grants from state revolving funds that would pass along millions in federal dollars.
