Gov. Roy Cooper signed Thursday the solar energy bill despite the controversial wind project moratorium.
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Outage: Emergency on Hatteras, Ocracoke
A state of emergency is in effect after a construction accident at the Bonner Bridge left 9,000 homes and businesses on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands without power, possibly for weeks.
Poll: Residents Worry About Offshore Drilling
A new survey conducted in the days after Gov. Roy Cooper’s announcement of his opposition to offshore drilling finds most N.C. residents share his concerns about risks to the coastal environment and economy.
Gov. Cooper Announces New Appointments
Gov. Roy Cooper appointed 10 more appointments, including to the Coastal Resources Commission.
Drilling Opponents Ready For Renewed Fight
Wilmington-area environmental advocates leading the recently formed offshore drilling opposition group Save Our Sea say lessons learned in recent anti-pollution battles have them prepared for the latest fight.
New EMC Members Sworn In
Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, far right, administers the oath of office recently to newly appointed members of the state Environmental Management Commission, from left, Stan Meiburg, Richard Whisnant, Mitch Gillespie, Marion Deerhake and Steve Keen. Photo: Contributed
NOAA Funds Aquaculture Debris Cleanup
A recently announced federal grant will be used to help pay for removal of debris from an abandoned aquaculture operation littering public trust waters in Carteret County.
Cooper Rolls Out State Response to GenX
Gov. Roy Cooper went to Wilmington Monday to outline a state action plan to deal with the GenX contamination, promising to deny the company’s discharge permit and investigate potential criminal violations.
Park Boat Ramps Made Public in Budget
Despite public opposition to opening a public motorboat launch in Hammocks Beach State Park, language in the state budget requires all state parks to make their existing ramps available to the public.
Meetings Set For Lake Mattasmuskeet Plan
A series of public meetings beginning Aug. 8 will offer area residents opportunity to comment on a proposed watershed-restoration plan for Lake Mattamuskeet.
Seismic Permitting: Cooper Files Comments
As promised Thursday during an appearance at Fort Macon, Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration filed Friday comments opposed to seismic exploration for oil and gas off the North Carolina coast.
Storms Add to Nags Head’s Flooding Woes
Nags Head’s chronic flooding problems, a factor of the topography and an outdated drainage system, have been made worse by sudden downpours during recent freak storms.
Cooper Vows to Lead Offshore Drilling Fight
Gov. Roy Cooper, during an appearance Thursday at Fort Macon State Park, said the state’s environment and “robust coastal economy” are not worth the risks from offshore oil drilling and exploration.
Two Relics Surface From Battle of the Atlantic
Two artifacts from the Battle of the Atlantic have washed up on a Hatteras Island beach in less than a week.
Documentary to Focus on The Hammocks
The nonprofit Friends of The Hammocks and Bear Island and UNC-TV are teaming up to produce a documentary on the history of the area near Swansboro and seeking help from those who remember.
Meet Jockey’s Ridge Supt. Joy Greenwood
Joy Greenwood’s job is managing the more than 400 acres of shifting sand known as Jockey’s Ridge State Park, one of North Carolina’s most dynamic and most visited.
