Gov. Roy Cooper visited on Monday the site where the company building the Bonner Bridge replacement drove a steel casing early Thursday morning into underground cables that supply electricity to Hatteras and Ocracoke.
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Sand Project: More Turtles Than Expected
A major beach re-nourishment project on the Outer Banks has encountered far more sea turtles than expected, which has prompted further study but hasn’t slowed progress.
Outage: Only Two of Three Cables Damaged
Update: The power outage affecting Ocracoke and Hatteras islands could take a week or two to repair, officials said Monday, adding that only two of the three underground cables were damaged.
GenX Science Panel Shares Research Plans
A panel of scientists presented plans Wednesday to advance science on GenX and other chemical contaminates detected in the Wilmington-area’s drinking water.
Emerald Isle Sunset
Carl Lewis of Rocky Mount captured Wednesday evening the sunset in Emerald Isle. Photo: Carl Lewis
Coastal Towns Get Money for Water Projects
The Department of Environmental Quality says the State Water Infrastructure Authority approved $168.5 million in drinking water and wastewater funding, including more than $5 million for coastal communities.
Cooper Signs Solar Bill With Wind Moratorium
Gov. Roy Cooper signed Thursday the solar energy bill despite the controversial wind project moratorium.
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.
