Ocracoke relief workers said that because of overwhelming response they have turned to organizations with the resources to coordinate volunteer forces and donations for the village wrecked by Hurricane Dorian.
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Duke Energy Seeks Nuclear License Renewals
Duke Energy will seek a 20-year renewal of operating licenses for reactors at six nuclear power plants, including the Brunswick plant near Southport.
Dominion Announces Offshore Wind Project
Dominion Energy says it’s moving on a plan to build in federal waters off Virginia Beach the largest offshore wind development in the country.
‘Forever Chemicals’ Execs Under Fire
For the first time, executives from Chemours, DuPont and 3M were called before a U.S. House environmental oversight committee to discuss their accountability in PFAS contamination plaguing North Carolina and the country.
Carteret Gets $18M to Restore Beaches
FEMA and the state announced Friday that more than $18 million will go to reimburse expenses restoring Bogue Banks beaches damaged during Hurricane Florence.
It’s Estuaries Day Saturday at Beaufort Market
As part of National Estuaries Week, learn about the importance of estuaries Saturday during Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market Estuaries Day.
Dare OKs Zoning for ‘Essential Housing’
Dare County Board of Commissioners approved four zoning amendments as part of a continuing effort to generate what is now called “essential housing” to increase more affordable options in the county.
Researchers Automate Whale Data Collection
Researchers have developed an automated method that uses artificial intelligence and computer models to determine the species of whales photographed using drones and measure their length.
GEST Expands to Include High Schoolers
Girls Exploring Science & Technology, initially for middle schoolers, is being offered Oct. 12 to ninth through 12th grade girls for them to learn about science, technology, engineering and math opportunities.
Carteret Big Sweep Joins Worldwide Cleanup
Carteret Big Sweep has organized cleanups across the county Saturday morning as part of the Ocean Conservancy’s 34th International Coastal Cleanup, the world’s largest single-day volunteer effort.
Cedar Point Secures $1M for Park Purchase
The state Clean Water Management Trust Fund has awarded Cedar Point more than $1 million to help pay for 56 acres on the White Oak River to be used as a park.
Celebrate Estuaries at Morris Landing
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is celebrating National Estuaries Week 2019, which kicked off Saturday, with a shoreline-monitoring volunteer event Friday at Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve.
Cooper Asks For Federal Disaster Declaration
Gov. Roy Cooper has asked President Trump to issue a major disaster declaration for 13 counties affected by Hurricane Dorian, a step toward getting federal assistance.
Brunswick Hazardous Waste Drop-off Set
Brunswick County Solid Waste and Recycling is hosting a hazardous household waste collection event Saturday, when county residents can properly dispose of old or unused stains, insecticides, household cleaning products and more.
Strategies for Weathering the Next Storm
As many N.C. residents continue to deal with Hurricane Florence’s effects a year after the storm’s landfall here, Will McDow of the Environmental Defense Fund offers four steps toward a more resilient future.
Coastal Plants Focus of Sept. 18 Program
ECU Integrated Coastal Programs and the Coastal Studies Institute will host a lecture Wednesday on seacoast plants of the Carolinas as part of its “Science on the Sound” monthly lecture series.