A Pine Knoll Shores couple was unsuccessful in their appeal of a $10,000 fine for what the town manager said was the most significant degradation of an oceanfront dune he’d seen in 12 years.
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Ocracoke Clinic Vital to Remote Island
The Ocracoke Health Center is one of those necessary institutions that keeps the island going, but that doesn’t always translate into fiscal health.
HUD to Release Matthew Relief Money
The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Friday the Federal Register notice will be published soon to release $168 million in Hurricane Matthew recovery funds for North Carolina.
NC Ranks 3rd In US In Costs to Protect Coast
A recent report says North Carolina can expect to have paid at least $34.8 billion in costs for building seawalls to protect its coastal communities from rising seas by 2040.
Hatteras Reaches 400-Plus Sea Turtle Nests
Cape Hatteras National Seashore reported to that as of as of Wednesday, there were 414 sea turtle nests with about 16,504 eggs, breaking the previous record from 2016 of 325 nests.
Federation to Honor 10 Coastal Stewards
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is set to recognize 10 individuals, businesses and government agencies for their commitment to environmental stewardship.
Park, Partners Sculpt Plan to Curb Debris
Summer interns patrolling for sea turtles at Hammocks Beach State Park found few visitors but gobs of trash, setting in motion a campaign with stakeholders using a sculpture to educate folks about marine debris.
Aquarium Staff Euthanize ‘Elderly’ Otter
Officials at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island announced Wednesday that Molly, the North American river otter that delighted visitors for nearly 18 years, was euthanized after having a seizure.
Visible Change: Alligator River ‘Ghost Forests’
The effects of climate change on the N.C. coast are especially pronounced at the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, where the rising sea level is visibly transforming habitats.
Stormwater Mitigation Funds Available
Dare County Soil and Water Conservation District is looking for landowners to apply for funding to implement best management practices to decrease stormwater runoff and protect water quality.
Hatteras Weather Station Programs Set
Cape Hatteras National Seashore is set to host programs at the U.S. Weather Bureau Station on Hatteras Island exploring the station’s role in predicting storms.
Brown Says Wind Energy Bill Dead For Now
Sen. Harry Brown said last week during his testimony in a partisan redistricting trial that his measure to limit sites for wind energy projects won’t be taken up again this session.
Albemarle Algae’s Return Stumps Scientists
Researchers want to better understand what’s causing the large algal blooms in the Albemarle region, which returned four years ago after a long absence.
Hearing Thursday on Sedimentation Rules
State regulators have set a public hearing for Thursday to receive comments and review proposed rules covering sedimentation and erosion related to development.
NCDOT Wants Input on Drone Usage
The Department of Transportation is conducting an online survey on using drones to inspect bridges, assess storm damage and deliver medical supplies and other services.
Woodruff Named Next Brunswick Manager
Randell Woodruff, currently Pender County’s manager, will begin work in October as Brunswick County’s next county manager.
