NCDOT is kicking off its 2020 bicycle and pedestrian safety campaign in several communities, including the Outer Banks, Wilmington, Beaufort, Greenville, New Bern Pine, Knoll Shores and Washington.
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No Agreement in Conservation Deed Dispute
A land owner seeking to remove conservation deed restrictions on their undeveloped property in Morehead City and the state attorney general’s office failed to reach agreement during recent mediation.
Webinar Sept. 23 on New Resilience Grants
State Division of Coastal Management staff are set to host a webinar on a grant funding opportunity for resiliency projects by local governments in North Carolina’s coastal counties.
New Hanover Seeks UDO Update Input
New Hanover County Planning and Land Use Department is looking for feedback by Sept. 18 on the final of three phases of the development code update.
Pamlico Oyster Reef Habitat to Grow 15 Acres
N.C. Coastal Federation and N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries have been recommended for funding from NOAA to add 15 acres of new oyster reef habitat in Pamlico Sound.
Recycling Industry Faces New Challenges
Waste and recycling organization representatives have seen a change in what and how residential customers are recycling since the stay-at-home order was put in place this March to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Currituck-Knotts Island Ferry to Resume
The North Carolina Department of Transportation Ferry Division plans to resume service of the Currituck-Knotts Island Ferry Wednesday, pending a U.S. Coast Guard inspection.
Two Carteret Bridges to be Rehabilitated
The state Department of Transportation will be rehabilitating throughout most of the offseason the Atlantic Beach and the Emerald Isle bridges.
WesternGeco Withdraws Survey Application
Texas-based WesternGeco LLC withdrew Sept. 4 its permit application to conduct seismic surveys for oil and natural gas off the coast of the Carolinas.
Cleanup Organizers Adjust During COVID-19
Since March, cleanup organizers, who have noticed an increase in COVID-19 related litter, have had to adjust to coronavirus precautions in order to continue to combat litter and debris.
Coastal Review to Sponsor LWV Forums
Coastal Review Online is media sponsor for the League of Women Voters online candidate forums for Dare, New Hanover and Brunswick counties.
Marine Fisheries Commission Seeks Advisers
The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen, scientists, and other interested parties to serve on various fisheries advisory committees.
Residents to Receive Replacement Benefits
Residents who receive Food and Nutrition Services in 11 counties that were impacted by Hurricane Isaias will be issued automatic replacement benefits.
Coastal Restaurants’ Plastic Usage Rebounds
In the first in a series about how COVID-19 has changed the waste stream, including plastics, Ocean Friendly Establishments coordinators continue to encourage using reusables safely when possible.
Tryon Palace, History Center to Reopen
Tryon Palace and North Carolina History Center in New Bern will reopen to the Public Sept. 14, after being closed since March 17 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Report Links Racial, Environmental Justice
A new report by an independent, nonpartisan policy institute highlights the connection between systemic racism and environmental, public health and economic disparities.
