Because of COVID-19 concerns, the state Department of Transportation has canceled its 2020 contract for the Ocracoke Express passenger ferry.
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COVID-19, Economy Top Legislators’ Agenda
State lawmakers return Tuesday for what is expected to be a brief session to focus on response to the coronavirus and its ongoing damage to the state’s economy, including in tourism-dependent communities.
Vulnerable Adults Eligible For Fan Program
Those 60 and older as well as adults with disabilities are eligible to receive fans May 1 to Oct. 31 to help stay cool during the warmer months.
Hyde to Reopen to Nonresident Owners
Hyde County officials say entry restrictions for Ocracoke’s nonresident property owner will be lifted May 11 but haven’t made a decision on visitor entry, meanwhile officials in Currituck and Dare counties are working to determine a date to allow visitors.
Carteret County Reopens Its Beach Accesses
Carteret County government announced Monday that the beach access points maintained by the county, which are in Salter Path, Radio Island and Harkers Island, have been reopened to the public.
Striped Bass Complex, Misunderstood Fish
NC’s large population of striped bass are anadromous fish, but the behavior of their cousins in other waters varies in numerous ways, as columnist Robert Michelson explains.
Environmental Justice Board to Meet May 18
The state Department of Environmental Quality Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will meet via teleconference Monday, May 18, instead of having an in-person meeting.
Hyde County Begins Work To Reopen
Hyde County Manager Kris Noble said that the county has begun work on how to safely reopen the county amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and state’s stay-at-home order.
Striped Bass Face Pollution, Overfishing
In the first of two parts, columnist Robert Michelson writes about the history of striped bass in the United States and the perils the fish has faced over time.
Governor Extends Stay-At-Home Order
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Thursday that North Carolina’s stay-at-home order has been extended through May 8.
Clean Water Act Covers Some Groundwater
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 Thursday that some groundwater falls under the Clean Water Act.
Two Projects to Reduce Runoff Complete
A parking lot in Wilmington and concrete at Wrightsville Beach businesses have recently been replaced with permeable materials to reduce stormwater runoff.
Gauges Added to Improve Flood Prediction
The Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership recently funded three new gauges for the state Flood Inundation Mapping and Alert Network to help better predict flooding in the low-lying northeast region.
Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve Grows by 35 Acres
The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management purchased 35.6 acres in Dare County to be added to the Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve.
Dare Lifts Entry Restrictions for Homeowners
Dare County officials, in consultation with the Dare County Control Group, will begin allowing in early May nonresident property owners with the proper permit.
NCDOT Investment Commission to Meet
The North Carolina Future Investment Resources for Sustainable Transportation Commission will host a virtual meeting Friday morning to discuss revenue and finance options to secure sustainable transportation investments in the state.
