Conservation groups sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Monday for claiming it can’t release any more captive wolves into the wild, although the management strategy had proved successful in the past.
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Emerald Isle Bridge Work to Begin Dec. 1
Travelers should expect construction-related lane closures on the Emerald Isle Bridge from Dec. 1-17 and again after the holidays.
Wilmington Rail Project Details Now Online
A virtual open house with information for the public on Wilmington’s proposed rail realignment project is online through Dec. 15.
OBX Youth Music Program Asks for Support
An Outer Banks youth music program has canceled its fundraising events for 2020 because of COVID-19 and is in need of support to keep the program running.
Lawsuit Filed Over Fisheries Management
One lawsuit has been dismissed and another has been filed against the state over fisheries management.
Travel Delays Possible Tuesday On NC 12
Expect brief travel delays Tuesday on N.C. 12 while a California production company films a car commercial on the Outer Banks byway.
Temporary Rules Needed to Protect Wetlands
Guest column: The Environmental Management Commission should enact temporary rules restoring the Department of Environmental Quality’s authority to regulate activities in wetlands that no longer require federal permits.
Emerald Isle to Create Stormwater Plan
Emerald Isle commissioners have given the town manager the go-ahead to negotiate a contract with an engineering firm to develop a stormwater management plan for the town.
State Hosts Screening of 1898 Massacre Film
The 1898 Wilmington Massacre is the focus of a virtual program featuring the documentary “Wilmington on Fire” and a panel discussion with the film’s director and historian.
Environmental Management Board to Meet
The state Environmental Management Commission will discuss Thursday groundwater quality and temporary rules for a subset of wetlands no longer under the Clean Water Act during.
Geological Survey Unveils Mobile Flood Tool
The U.S. Geological Survey launched a new online tool that provides real-time information on water levels, weather and flood forecasts.
Jacksonville Adopts Derelict Vessel Ordinance
Jacksonville has become the latest coastal North Carolina municipality to adopt an ordinance to deal with abandoned and derelict vessels.
Revamp Set for Beach Access Program Rules
The state Coastal Resources Commission when it meets Nov. 17 and 18 is expected to consider a fiscal report on the first proposed changes to the state beach access program in at least 10 years.
North Topsail to Join Sand Project Agreement
North Topsail Beach Aldermen have instructed the town’s attorney to notify the Corps of Engineers that the town will join a beach renourishment agreement with the Corps and Surf City.
Fisheries Commission to Meet Nov. 19-20
The state Marine Fisheries Commission will discuss during its Nov. 19-20 meeting prohibiting the repackaging of foreign crabmeat in North Carolina.
Dry Ice Test Prelude to Restoring Lighthouse
A recent test using dry ice to blast away layers of paint was a first step toward a comprehensive and long-overdue overhaul of the historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.