The “Buffalo City & the Blount Patent: A History of Logging the Dare Mainland” is the topic of the Nov. 17 History for Lunch at Museum of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City.
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Manteo town manager gives 60-day notice
James Ayers announced Tuesday his plans to leave the position he has held since January 2019.
Rules revision may streamline process for shellfish leasing
Proposed changes to rules covering state management of shellfish areas and water column leases could improve clarity and efficiency and are steps in the right direction, says the North Carolina Shellfish Growers Association president.
Ocracoke Beach access parking lot to close for a week
The Ocracoke Beach access parking lot will be closed for about a week starting Monday for a paving and repair project.
EPA to list PFAS as hazardous as part of new approach
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan announced Monday a three-year approach to addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances pollution.
Greg Rudolph resigns Carteret Shore Protection post
Longtime Carteret County Shore Protection Office manager Greg Rudolph has resigned, effective Nov. 12.
Council seeks applicants for fishery ​​​​​​​advisory panels
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is looking to fill open seats on various advisory panels and find candidates to serve as representatives on its System Management Plan Workgroup.
Feds close Atlantic mackerel season because of overfishing
NOAA Fisheries has prohibited vessels from fishing for or landing more than 5,000 pounds of Atlantic mackerel per trip in or from federal waters through Dec. 31.
OSHA cites contractor for safety failures leading to death
OSHA has proposed penalties against the lead contractor for the Bonner Bridge demolition project for two violations related to the death of a welder earlier this year.
Ocean Isle Beach terminal groin, sand projects set to begin
Contractors expect to get underway in mid-November on the Brunswick County town’s long-planned $11.4 million, 1,050-foot terminal groin as well as a beach nourishment project with sand from Shallotte Inlet.
New Bern receives $1M to demolish flood-prone homes
The state and FEMA awarded New Bern close to $1 million to demolish eight flood-prone homes.
NC awards $1.1 million for public water accesses
Seven towns and two counties have been named as recipients of the state funding to improve accessibility, purchase property and build or renovate facilities.
NOAA Fisheries is celebrating National Seafood Month
The National Marine Fisheries Service is celebrating National Seafood Month to recognize the U.S.’s role as a global leader in sustainable seafood for both wild-caught and farmed species.
Perquimans County offers a quieter trip back in time
While sometimes overshadowed by neighboring counties of the Albemarle Region in terms of attractions, Perquimans boasts rich history and historically significant figures and structures of its own.
Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee to meet
The N.C. Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee will meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 25 by web conference to review and discuss public comment received on the draft 2021 amendment.
State to host PFAS, GenX remediation update
NCDEQ will host a virtual public information session Nov. 16 about PFAS at Chemours’ Fayetteville Works facility.
