The Division of Marine Fisheries warns that conducting aquaculture operations without the proper permits can result in a citation and officials could shut down the aquaculture operation.
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City partners with groups, businesses to cut plastic waste
Wilmington officials have resolved to reduce plastic pollution and improve the city’s recycling program through outreach, education and support of businesses that minimize use of plastic straws and utensil.
Comment period open for various marine fisheries rules
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is accepting public comment until Nov. 30 on proposed amendments and readoption of 109 rules under a state-mandated periodic review schedule.
Hatteras Lighthouse restoration options up for comment
National Parks of Eastern North Carolina Superintendent David Hallac outlined proposed work to restore and rehabilitate Cape Hatteras Lighthouse during a recent public meeting.
Tryon Palace to be taken over by Halloween spirits
“All Hallows’ Eve” will feature ghosts, witches and other creatures Oct. 23.
NC Bird Atlas to help prioritize conservation efforts
Volunteers are helping with a five-year project known as the North Carolina Bird Atlas that began this past spring to catalog the size and distribution of the state’s bird populations.
Emerald Isle bridge work may cause travel delays
NCDOT has resumed a project on hold since last year to extend the lifespan of the B. Cameron Langston Bridge.
Chemours assessed $300,000 for air emission violations
NCDEQ’s Division of Air Quality announced Monday the enforcement action against the Fayetteville plant for exceeding its annual air emissions limit for GenX.
NC regulators OK Atlantic Beach watershed plan
The N.C. Division of Water Resources has approved a collaborative plan to help Atlantic Beach address flooding.
Sanderlings take flight
Sanderlings take flight over the beach in Kitty Hawk. Although a familiar and common sight on beaches around the world, this migratory species’ numbers may be in serious decline in the Americas, with surveys showing as much as an 80% drop since the early 1970s, according to Audubon. Photo: Kip Tabb
High bacteria levels force officials to cancel triathlon swim
YMCA Wrightsville Beach Sprint Triathlon organizers canceled the swim portion of the Sept. 25 race after state officials detected high levels of bacteria in Banks Channel.
Brunswick Town shoreline protection project nears finish
Scenic Consulting Group in Wilmington completed another phase of a shoreline stabilization and restoration project at the Brunswick Town and Fort Anderson historic site.
Harkers Island bridge replacement work accelerates
Contract crews will begin working at night this week to accelerate the replacement of two bridges to and from Harkers Island in Carteret County.
Nell Cropsey murder focus of next History for Lunch
The Museum of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City is going to feature the “Woeful Story of Nell Cropsey & Jim Wilcox” during its Oct. 6 History for Lunch.
Governor, legislative leaders in budget talks
With House and Senate agreement on a state spending plan, it looks like another drawn-out budget battle with the governor may be avoided.
Bonner Bridge Pier opens Friday to the public
The fee-free Bonner Bridge Pier had a line form before opening at 8 a.m. Friday for the first time to the public.
