The final pass for storm debris collection by North Carolina Department of Transportation contractors for Carteret, Craven, Jones and Pamlico counties is set for January.
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Our Coast’s Food: Christmas Sausage Balls
Our Liz Biro writes that when it comes to holiday nibbles in North Carolina, nothing beats sausage balls — mini-meatball morsels of pork and cheddar cheese — but proper preparation is key.
North Topsail Beach Planner Posts Survey
North Topsail Beach is asking residents, property owners and others to complete an online survey about various issues associated with growth and development to assist officials in updating the town’s land use plan.
Jones, NC Aquariums Weigh In On Seismic
Rep. Walter B. Jones Jr. and the North Carolina Aquariums both stated in recent days their opposition to seismic exploration for oil and natural gas of the East Coast.
Recycling Industry Crisis Hits Coastal Firm
Owners of the company that provides curbside recycling services for Hatteras Island were recently hit with a big spike in landfill tipping fees, part of a growing challenge for recycling businesses nationwide.
Agencies Announce Clean Water Rule Rewrite
The Trump administration unveiled Tuesday a rewrite of the federal “waters of the United States” rule protecting wetlands and streams from pollution.
Groups Sue to Block Seismic Exploration
A coalition of environmental organizations has filed a lawsuit against the federal government under the Marine Mammal Protection Act to block seismic exploration for oil and natural gas off the East Coast.
Living Shorelines Workshops Planned
Two living shorelines workshops are scheduled for February at the Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese.
Costly Fix for Florence’s Beach, Inlet Damage
Restoring beaches and inlets damaged by Hurricane Florence will mean moving mountains of sand and securing hundreds of millions of dollars.
NC Wins $23M to Replace Rural Bridges
North Carolina won a $23 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation BUILD to replace 77 of bridges in 17 of the state’s most economically distressed counties.
Comments Sought on Proposed Hunt Blind
Cape Hatteras National Seashore seeks public comment until Jan. 8, 2019, on a proposed accessible hunt blind and wildlife-viewing platform on Bodie Island.
NC’s Fisheries Declared Federal Disaster
The US Commerce secretary approved Friday Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for a disaster declaration related to damage to North Carolina’s marine fishing industry in Hurricane Florence.
Monarch Migration
Miriam Sutton of Beaufort captured this image of a monarch butterfly in November while out on a stroll around historic Carteret County town during the annual migration season.
New Rules Ahead For Building Near Inlets
The state Coastal Resources Commission is mulling proposed changes to development rules and boundaries for 10 of the state’s 19 active ocean inlets.
Toast to the Coast Oyster Roast Dec. 15
Outer Banks Distilling in Manteo and local oyster growers are supporting the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s efforts to restore habitats with the Dec. 15 Toast to the Coast Oyster Roast fundraising event.
Bill Would Ax Water, Park Trust Fund Boards
The state Senate Thursday advanced a bill that would eliminate the oversight boards for the Clean Water Management Trust Fund, the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund and four other boards.
