Jacksonville officials said Wednesday that more than 90 percent of streets are now open to traffic, while some still have impediments and a few streets in the city are impassable.
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Brunswick County Warns of Scammers
Brunswick County officials are warning of scammers in the area and have announced food and water distributions Wednesday as work continues to restore water service.
Florence Recovery: We’re Trying
We’ve been unable to publish since Hurricane Florence made landfall but we’re back online for the first time since Thursday and doing our best to report on conditions on the North Carolina coast.
Florence Now Cat 2; Surge, Rain Big Threats
Hurricane Florence is still dangerous as the now-Category 2 storm is expected to churn along the southeastern N.C. coast for hours, creating life-threatening and catastrophic flooding and storm surge in addition to damaging winds.
Amid Evacuations, NC 12 Open … For Now
As thousands depart North Carolina’s Outer Banks this week in advance of Hurricane Florence, state transportation officials are busy working to keep N.C. 12 open to traffic.
Research: Hurricanes’ Effects on Estuaries
Research by Hans Paerl and his colleagues at the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences sheds new light on the effects increasingly frequent hurricanes could have on the Neuse River estuary and Pamlico Sound.
Rodanthe’s ‘Jug-Handle’ Bridge Work Begins
Construction crews in Rodanthe have driven the first trestle pile on the 2.4-mile “jug-handle” bridge on N.C. 12, which is expected to open to traffic by late 2020.
Hampstead Developer Gets Planners’ OK
Pender County commissioners are set to consider a rezoning request related to a proposed 49-lot residential development in Hampstead after the developer agreed to changes and the planning board recommended approval.
Festival to Shine Light on Native Plants
If you’re looking to incorporate more native plants into your landscape, learn how during the fourth annual Cape Fear Native Plant Sale Sept. 15 at the New Hanover Arboretum in Wilmington.
Storm Effects to Reach Coast This Weekend
Hurricane forecasters say the effects of Tropical Storm Florence will begin to be felt along portions of the East Coast this weekend as the storm regains hurricane strength.
Post and Courier Begins Gulf Stream Series
The Post and Courier of Charleston, South Carolina, began this week a special reporting project on the Gulf Stream, climate change and the effects of various types of offshore oil spills.
Corps to Consider Removing Locks, Dams
The Corps of Engineers is set to study what to do with the old navigational locks and dams on the Cape Fear River, such as demolish them or let the state or local governments take ownership.
Shoreline Work Proposal Comments Sought
The Corps of Engineers will receive written comments until 5 p.m. Oct. 4 on a proposed general permit that would allow the construction, maintenance and repair of marsh sills to stabilize eroding shorelines in coastal counties.
Wilmington to Study Rail Line Relocation
Wilmington plans to apply for a $2 million grant and contribute a $500,000 match for a study on the feasibility of moving the rail line that cuts through the city.
DEQ Seeks Input on Draft Swine Waste Rule
The Department of Environmental Quality is set to host a meeting on Oct. 4 in Greenville to obtain public input on the state’s draft swine waste management system general permit, which applies to nearly all North Carolina hog farms.
New Dawn, New Rules for Solar in Currituck
Work is set to begin this winter on Currituck County’s third solar farm, as county officials prepare to consider in the weeks ahead new zoning rules for solar energy projects.
