As the lockdown to stem the coronavirus pandemic appears more and more to be a long-term situation, those in the fishing and shellfish industry and related businesses are struggling to find markets for their catch.
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Officials Cite Exponential Jobless Surge
State unemployment claims during the past two weeks have averaged almost 1,000 an hour, 24 hours a day, a number officials said would increase exponentially in the coming days.
Don’t Come Here: Bogue Banks Mayors
In response to COVID-19, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Indian Beach and Pine Knoll Shores mayors in a joint press conference Tuesday via Zoom urged individuals to observe the governor’s stay-at-home order and discouraged visitors.
Deadline Extended for Beach Access Grants
The state Division of Coastal Management has extended the preapplication deadline to May 15 for local governments to apply for 2020-21 Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Grant.
Material Added to Reef Off Outer Banks
About 4,000 tons of concrete pipe are placed Monday within the perimeter of the artificial reef site, AR-165, the Outer Banks Anglers Club announced this week.
Land Trust Completes Fifth Croatan Purchase
The Coastal Land Trust announced this week its fifth acquisition in two years using a portion of the $7.3 million awarded in April 2018 as part of the Havelock bypass settlement.
Strapped Industry, Towns Plead For Relief
Legislative hearings this week in Raleigh on the impact of the coronavirus featured a litany of losses across all sectors of the economy, but none as quickly or deeply felt than in the areas of food service, hospitality and travel.
Social Distancing Works to Slow Virus: Cohen
State Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen said the state is working to learn more about COVID-19.
Get Counted Wednesday on Census Day
Census Day is Wednesday, the day that determines who is counted in the 2020 census and where they are counted, and the Census Bureau is encouraging the public to to respond to the census online.
DEQ Enforcement On Case-By-Case Basis
Amid the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent rollback attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, North Carolina’s environmental enforcement actions will continue on a case-by-case basis, officials said Monday.
Federal Judge Throws Out Challenge to CRC
A federal judge has dismissed a Maryland couple’s legal fight against North Carolina regulators to replace a house destroyed by fire on the same site, one of the most rapidly eroding stretches of beach on the Outer Banks.
Cooper Prohibits Utility Disconnections
Gov. Roy Cooper signed Tuesday an executive order prohibiting utilities such as electric, gas, water and wastewater services from disconnecting those who are unable to pay because of the pandemic.
Coastal Governments Enact New Restrictions
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases rises statewide, coastal counties and towns are enacting new measures and restrictions to align with Gov. Roy Cooper’s stay-at-home order and limit the virus’ spread.
Ferries Adjust Schedules for COVID-19 Order
State ferry schedules will change beginning Tuesday as the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division responds to Gov. Roy Cooper’s statewide stay-at-home order.
9 NC Resiliency Projects Receive Millions
Nine coastal resiliency projects in North Carolina have been awarded funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Emergency Coastal Resilience Fund launched in August 2019.
Cooper: Stay at Home Order Starts Monday
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday afternoon an order for people in the state of North Carolina to stay at home for 30 days, effective at 5 p.m. Monday.
