New Hanover County will begin in July a stormwater services program to maintain stormwater management systems in the unincorporated areas of the county.
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Audit Report Finds Conflict of Interest
A state audit released Tuesday found that a former Manteo town commissioner personally benefited and may have violated state law as a result of a conflict of interest in a dredge project the town awarded in 2017.
Living Shoreline Cost Depends on Site, Size
“How much does a living shoreline cost?” isn’t just the first question, it’s the question that dominates the living shoreline conversation, and the answer isn’t all that straightforward.
Input Sought on Draft Air Monitoring Study
Public comment will be accepted by the state Division of Air Quality through Jan. 30 on the draft of an air monitoring study in Duplin County.
Audubon Bird Count Ends Jan. 5
The Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count is taking place through Jan. 5, and volunteers across the state can join the world’s longest-running wildlife census.
FEMA, State OK Funds for Topsail Beach Sand
North Carolina and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have approved $18.8 million for Topsail Beach to reimburse expenses to restore hurricane- and tropical storm-related beach damage.
Budget Fights Increase Pressure on DEQ
Amid the impasse between the governor and legislative leaders, a number of Department of Environmental Quality initiatives and long-sought environmental priorities remain on hold.
Recovery Office Helps Thousands in First Year
The state Office of Recovery and Resiliency has helped since its inception a year ago hundreds of storm survivors recover and prepares the state for a more resilient future.
USCG Working to Remove Stranded Vessel
The Coast Guard announced Thursday there are no reports of pollution or hazards to the public from the 88-foot fishing vessel that ran aground Monday morning in Browns Inlet.
Family Donates 10 Acres for Preservation
Known locally as “Swimming Point” on the Newport River, the property donated by Kenneth and Joy Tilley of Earlysville, Virginia, to the North Carolina Coastal Federation will be protected from development.
Kayaker to Talk Climate While Paddling ICW
Will Freund is raising funds and gearing up for his “Climate, Kayak and Conversation” a three-month, 1,000-mile project from Miami to Norfolk to collect stories from those impacted by climate change.
Energy Planning Partnership Gets Funding
The state’s two-year “Planning an Affordable, Resilient, and Sustainable Grid in North Carolina” research partnership project has been awarded $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy to study the state’s energy future.
Apply Now to Do Business at National Parks
The National Park Service is accepting applications for those seeking to offer in 2020 authorized business services at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial.
Hatteras Oyster Roast to Take Place Feb. 1
At the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s annual Hatteras Island Oyster Roast Feb. 1, ticketholders can feast on fresh oysters and chowder, hear live music, bid on a silent auction and more.
Meet the Crew of Duke’s ‘Classroom at Sea’
Capt. Matthew Dawson and marine technician Tina Thomas are the crew of Duke University Marine Lab’s new research vessel, which is set for its first big voyage next month.
Feedback Sought on Marina Upgrades
Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, leased by Oregon Inlet Marinas LLC., is looking for feedback on proposed strategies to replace vulnerable structures and conduct site improvements at the marina.
