Two eastern North Carolina officials are expected to join a national roundtable discussion Tuesday on the future offshore oil and gas drilling.
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Virtual Rodanthe bridge project update set for Thursday
Transportation officials are set to host an online meeting to update the public on the ongoing Rodanthe “jug handle” bridge project.
State seeks input on COVID-19 fisheries relief draft plan
The state Division of Marine Fisheries is looking for input from the public on a draft spending plan for federal COVID-19 fisheries relief.
Stormwater management can protect water quality: Study
Managing stormwater helps reduce the amount of pollution that ends up in the watershed, a recent study found.
NC, FEMA to acquire 31 flood-prone properties in Pender
The state and FEMA approved $6.5 million to acquire 31 flood-prone properties in Pender County that will be converted to open space.
Sushma Masemore named assistant environmental secretary
Sushma Masemore has been selected as assistant secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
Groups petition state to limit carbon dioxide pollution
The state Environmental Management Commission’s air quality committee will have a special meeting June 15 to consider a rule to limit carbon dioxide pollution from the electric power sector in North Carolina.
Scientist behind forecast tool warns of rip current dangers
The researcher who helped develop NOAA’s new wave prediction tool says beachgoers should know about the dangers of rip currents before heading to the ocean.
Secretaries’ Science Board to discuss PFAS research
N.C. Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board will continue during its next meeting at 10 a.m. June 7 a discussion on PFAS research and grouping strategies.
Adopt a sea turtle nest this season at Cape Hatteras
Supporters can symbolically adopt a sea turtle nest this nesting season at Cape Hatteras National Seashore for a donation of $100.
Students can inspire adults to fight marine debris: Study
A recent study suggests that students can encourage adults to be more concerned about marine debris and support policies to address the issue.
Farmed oysters surpass wild harvest for first time
New research indicates that wild harvests have declined and cultivated oysters now represent more than half of the total economic impact of shellfish in the state.
Dare urges getting reentry permits for hurricane season
Dare County Emergency Management encourages residents, nonresident property owners and business owners to obtain a 2021 reentry permit.
Commission moves forward with shrimp plan amendment
N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will begin accepting public comment on the draft shrimp fishery management plan amendment 2 in the coming weeks.
The other coup d’etat: Remembering New Bern in 1898
New Bern in 1898 could have easily experienced a coup similar to the massacre that took place in Wilmington the same year, writes North Carolina historian David Cecelski.
Burn ban issued for 26 counties due to increased fire risk
A burn ban went into effect at noon Monday and all burning permits have been canceled for 26 counties, including several on the coast.
