The Army Corps of Engineers is doing a more comprehensive review of a proposed project to dredge parts of Jinks Creek in Sunset Beach, triggering a 30-day public comment period.
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NC Disaster Relief Fund Raises Nearly $6M
The North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund raised $5.9 million since Hurricane Florence struck in September 2018, helping thousands of families with housing, repairs and other needs in the past year, the governor’s office announced Thursday.
State Approves Bird Island Land Purchase
The purchase of 35 acres of barrier island near the developed area of Sunset Beach was given the go-ahead by the North Carolina Council of State and will be added to the neighboring state-managed Bird Island Reserve.
House Set to Vote on Disaster Recovery Bill
Money for storm recovery, water quality monitoring, a resiliency study and other coastal needs is included in a disaster funding bill making its way through the General Assembly this week.
Pilkey, Gaul to Make Stops on Book Tour
Orrin Pilkey and Gilbert Gaul will make stops later this month in New Hanover County during their “Old Men and the Sea” book tour, when they will discuss recent publications on the history of risk on the coast.
Living Shorelines Workshop Set for Oct. 8-9
Professional development and continuing education credits for engineers and architects are available through the Living Shorelines Tech Transfer Workshop scheduled for October in Beaufort.
Navassa Superfund Site Meeting Sept. 24
The Sept. 24 meeting about the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. – Navassa Superfund Site will include updates on the proposed restoration plan, environmental sampling and reports and site marketing.
Extent of Dorian’s Wrath Comes Into Focus
Days after Hurricane Dorian moved off the North Carolina coast, the prospect of a long recovery from the storm’s effects on Ocracoke and Hatteras Island is becoming increasingly clear.
Bogue Banks Beaches Appear Spared
Carteret County Shore Protection Office manager said early Friday that Bogue Banks beaches appear to have been spared during Hurricane Dorian.
Ocracoke, Hatteras Begin Recovery Process
Residents and relief teams on Ocracoke and Hatteras islands have begun the process of rebuilding after Hurricane Dorian.
Dorian Grazes NC Coast Overnight
Hurricane Dorian weakened as it approached the North Carolina coast Thursday but still caused power outages and damage to structures during the day and torrents of rain after dark.
Towns, Counties Set Curfews Ahead of Dorian
Several coastal communities and counties have curfews in place starting Thursday evening.
Approaching Dorian Kicks Up Tornado Threat
Coastal North Carolina was under the threat of tornadoes as Hurricane Dorian, a Category 2 storm with 110 mph maximum sustained winds, approached the state’s coastline Thursday morning.
Powerful Surge in Store for Sounds, Rivers
Dorian could bring dangerous flooding along Pamlico Sound and the Pamlico and Neuse rivers, according to Richard Luettich, director of the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences and a developer of a surge forecasting tool.
Warnings, Watches Issued for NC Coast
The National Hurricane Center late Tuesday issued a hurricane warning for much of the North Carolina coast, meaning preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.
Dorian: Evacuations Ordered Along NC Coast
Visitors in numerous coastal North Carolina communities are being told to leave as a weakened but still powerful Hurricane Dorian is forecast to reach the state’s coast by late Thursday.
