The National Park Service is set this winter to replace an existing, flood-prone septic system for the Buxton park housing area..
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NPS Seeks Lessee for Oregon Inlet Marina
The National Park Service is accepting proposals through Sept. 5 from parties interested in a long-term lease of Oregon Inlet Marina at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in Nags Head.
Cooper Vetoes Spending Plan, Override Likely
Gov. Roy Cooper, citing Wednesday legislative leaders’ “authoritarian power grab,” vetoed the budget approved last week, a move Republicans are expected to override.
GenX Wake-up Call, Legislative Snooze Button
It’s been a year since news was first reported of GenX and other contaminants in the Cape Fear region’s drinking water, but despite all the attention, little progress has been made to protect public health.
API Launches Offshore Drilling Coalition
American Petroleum Institute launched Wednesday Explore Offshore, a coalition of more than 100 businesses and leaders from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida that support offshore energy exploration.
Crystal Coast TDA Names New Director
The Crystal Coast Tourism Development Authority in Carteret County announced Tuesday Jim Browder has been named executive director, effective July 10.
Blueprint Employs Oysters’ Restorative Ability
In the final installment of our special report on the Lower Cape Fear River Blueprint for restoring and protecting the river’s coastal area, oysters play an important role.
Group Offers Grants, Education on Flooding
Community-based organizations and groups harmed by flooding or sewer backups are invited to participate in Flood Forum USA’s Flood-Fighter’s Boot Camp and receive a small grant-in-aid.
Judge sides with NCDOT on Rodanthe bridge
A federal judge has ruled in favor of the construction of a 2.4-mile bridge that would carry N.C. 12 around a section of the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge and into the village of Rodanthe.
‘What’s In Our Water?’ Panel Discussion Set
The Cape Fear Chapter of Surfrider Foundation is set to host on Thursday a panel discussion, What’s in Our Water?, as part of Clean Water Week.
Blueprint: Water Quality, Living Shorelines
In the second installment of our series on the Lower Cape Fear River Blueprint, we explain the plan’s goals and strategies for protecting the river’s vulnerable natural resources.
PKS Aquarium Releases Seven Sea Turtles
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores released Monday seven rehabilitated sea turtles at the Eastern Regional Beach Access in Emerald Isle.
Ocracoke’s Trumpeter Swan Has Flown On
Ocracoke recently hosted for two months a rare avian visitor, the trumpeter swan. Peter Vankevich with the Ocracoke Observer shares observations and photos of the swan that hasn’t been spotted since May 2.
Sunset Over Beaufort’s New Bridge
Boats and the new bridge connecting the Radio Island causeway and Beaufort are silhouetted by a recent sunset. Beaufort officials marked the final raising of the more than 50-year-old U.S. 70 drawbridge the new span replaces during a ceremony Wednesday. The old Grayden Paul Bridge was closed to traffic May 15. Photo: Carl Lewis
First Clean Water Week Begins June 1
Five nonprofit groups have organized the first Clean Water Week June 1-7 to recognize the year anniversary of the announcement that GenX and other chemicals are present in the Cape Fear River and the Wilmington area’s drinking water supply.
Industry Gets Changes on GenX Bill
The N.C. Manufacturers Alliance, of which the GenX manufacturer Chemours is a part, got the three changes to legislation targeting the company’s chemical emissions it asked for.
