North Carolina’s vehicle inspections requirement will exempt vehicles 20 years old beginning Dec. 1 from obtaining a yearly emissions test in the 22 counties which emissions testing is required.
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New Bodie Island Hunt Blind to Open
The new, ABA accessible hunt blind and wildlife-viewing platform on Bodie Island will be open to hunters with limited mobility starting Dec. 14.
Review Highlights DEQ Funding Shortfall
A legislative report released this week finds that DEQ’s funding and organizational structure are hurdles to accomplishing mandates from the General Assembly.
Morehead City Festival to Celebrate Oysters
Enjoy fresh, local oysters and live music with the Chairmen of the Board Nov. 30 during the fourth annual Crystal Coast Oyster Festival, which will benefit the N.C. Shellfish Growers Association.
Audubon Gets $200K for Restoration Project
Audubon North Carolina has received nearly $200,000 in grants to lead marsh restoration and resilience planning on Currituck Sound.
Ocracoke to Reopen to Visitors Dec. 2
Ocracoke will reopen to visitors Dec. 2, but there are limited lodging accommodations, food service, gas availability and other services normally available.
Southport Backs Off Plan For Sewage Plant
Southport officials have halted design work on a proposed city-owned wastewater treatment plant in an ecologically sensitive area near homes after residents spoke out against it.
Hyde Commissioners OK Grant for Dorian Aid
The Hyde County Board of Commissioners has agreed to accept a $600,000 state grant for temporary housing and other assistance for Hurricane Dorian survivors.
Partnership Aims to Reduce Flooding in PKS
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is partnering with the Bogue Banks town of Pine Knoll Shores on a project to reduce flooding and protect water quality.
Biologist: Seagrass A ‘Canary In Coal Mine’
Jud Kenworthy, a biologist and co-lead of a project to better understand the status of the submerged aquatic vegetation, says seagrasses can warn about the health of N.C.’s coastal ecology.
Bald Head Woods Reserve Reopens
The Bald Head Woods Reserve in Brunswick County reopened to visitors Monday after closure due to Hurricane Dorian.
Rural Health Care Providers Receive Grants
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that 23 healthcare providers affected by Hurricane Florence will receive funds for disaster preparedness through the state Department of Health and Human Services Office of Rural Health.
OBX Chamber Receives Clean Energy Award
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce received statewide recognition for excellence in clean energy economic development leadership with an award presented during the fifth annual N.C. Clean Energy Champions Luncheon in Greensboro.
Submerged Vegetation Mirrors Coast’s Health
Researchers are working to map the extent and density of submerged aquatic vegetation along the N.C. coast, to assess its health, which is important far beyond the state’s estuaries.
Tugboat That Struck Bridge Leaking Fuel
The Coast Guard said the tugboat that struck the Bonner Bridge Sunday is leaking diesel fuel as efforts to contain the leak and salvage the vessel are underway.
Standing Water, Sand Remain on N.C.12
Standing water and sand remained on portions of N.C. Highway 12 Monday that were affected by ocean overwash from the nor’easter that hit this weekend eastern North Carolina.
