Martin Marietta’s plans to expand its limestone quarry in Rocky Point, a move that would affect dozens of acres of wetlands and other waters, are on hold as state regulators await additional information from the corporation.
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HUD approves NC Florence Funding Plan
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has approved North Carolina’s plan for spending $542 million in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funding related to Hurricane Florence.
Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Meeting Set
The Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee will meet 9 a.m. May 11 by webinar to review draft sections of the 2021 Coastal Habitat Protection and hear about the North Carolina Marine Debris Action Plan .
Canceled, But Update Ahead For ‘Lost Colony’
With the “The Lost Colony” canceled this month due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Roanoke Island Historical Association board of directors plans to modernize the outdoor drama.
Groups Challenge Clean Water Act Revision
More than a dozen environmental groups have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s recent rewrite of the rule defining waters subject to protection under the federal Clean Water Act.
Historic Outbreak: Spanish Flu on NC Coast
The call to end the practice of shaking hands was urged by the publisher of the Elizabeth City newspaper way back in 1919, as the Spanish flu was on track to claim nearly 14,000 lives in North Carolina.
NC Beach Towns Adjust Restrictions
North Carolina’s beach towns have announced changes to restrictions put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Ferry Division Cancels Ocracoke Express
Because of COVID-19 concerns, the state Department of Transportation has canceled its 2020 contract for the Ocracoke Express passenger ferry.
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.
