Brunswick County plans to continue collecting used cooking oil at the six disposal sites in the county and is seeking proposals from businesses to provide the service.
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Hammocks Beach Master Plan Released
After two years of discussion, the master plan for Hammocks Beach State Park 290-acre mainland area was released Tuesday by North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation.
GenX Bills Expected During January Session
The North Carolina General Assembly is ramping up to its return to Raleigh Jan. 10, 2018, with plans to address immediate needs related to GenX and other emerging contaminants.
DOE Marks $18.5M For Offshore Wind Study
Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced Tuesday that the Department of Energy will provide $18.5 million for offshore wind research, specific to the United States, with the goal to reduce the cost.
Brunswick to Study Water Treatment Options
Water treatment options will be explored before Brunswick County expands its Northwest Water Treatment Plant in Leland.
Studies: Right Whales’ Extinction More Likely
A recent National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration review of the endangered North Atlantic right whale’s status paints a grim picture for the species’ survival.
Options Eliminated For Cape Fear Crossing
Planners have rejected half of the 12 originally proposed alternative routes for a project to improve transportation around New Hanover and Brunswick counties and the North Carolina Port of Wilmington.
Our Coast’s History: Shell Castle Island
Shell Castle Island in Ocracoke Inlet wasn’t much more than a cluster of oyster beds, but for a couple decades in early U.S. history, the wharves and warehouses that stood here were the center of maritime trade for northeastern North Carolina.
Limited GenX Data, Public Messaging At Issue
The science panel that advises state environmental and health secretaries is grappling with a lack of studies on health effects of GenX and how to communicate what’s known to decision-makers and the public.
December Brings New Birds, Annual Count
December brings migratory waterfowl to the N.C. coast, just in time for Audubon’s Christmas bird count, and the northeastern part of the state offers ample opportunities for bird-watching.
UNC Students To Present Shorelines Projects
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill students will present their Capstone Project research findings this month. Students based the Morehead City Field Site will present Dec. 8 and those at the Outer Banks Field Site on Dec. 14 in Wanchese.
Prep Work Begins For Removal of Frisco Pier
Work has begun in preparation for the removal of what remains of Frisco Pier, which was already closed when damaged during Hurricane Earl in 2010.
Susan White Links Space Research, NC Coast
As director of NC Sea Grant, NC Space Grant and the state’s Water Resources Research Institute, Susan White finds ways to put emerging technology to work researching the state’s coast.
Cape Lookout Readies for Winter
Cape Lookout National Seashore has announced its winter hours. Effective Dec. 10, the Beaufort Visitor Center will be closed and the Harkers Island Visitor Center will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday.
Bald Head Ferry Authority Meeting Dec. 14
The first meeting of the Bald Head Island Transportation Authority is set for Dec. 14 in Bolivia. The ferry system that was once privately owned is now under Brunswick County’s management.
Rising Sea Levels Complicate Flooding Issues
The Outer Banks towns of Manteo and Nags Head have long been working to address stormwater problems, but rising seas and increased rainfall have made their efforts increasingly more challenging and expensive.