Business groups, residents and environmental advocates say they support a compromise New Hanover County planners have reached on proposed zoning permit rules for industry.
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‘Port Light’ Exhibit Illuminates Coastal History
“Port Light,” a new online exhibit, reveals through interactive multimedia the rich histories of vessels once vital to the trade, transportation and day-to-day lives of coastal North Carolinians.
Letter Denounces Mid-Currituck Bridge
Currituck residents sent a letter to state transportation officials proposing alternative plans to the expensive proposed Mid-Currituck Bridge.
Lawsuit: Bridge Plan Result of ‘Illegal’ Deal
Opponents of the proposed “jug-handle” bridge bypassing the Mirlo Beach area of Rodanthe filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to block the project.
North Topsail Looks to Fast-Track Groin Study
A firm in contention to conduct the environmental study for North Topsail Beach’s proposed hybrid terminal groin/jetty project plans to use data from a previous study to fast-track the process and save money.
Marine Debris Cleanup Effort Expanded
An annual project that puts commercial fishermen to work ridding northeastern North Carolina waterways of derelict fishing gear expanded this year to include the state’s entire coast.
John Fussell: Bird Watcher, Bird Defender
John Fussell turned his childhood fascination with birds into a career, defending and protecting their habitats, and after decades in the field, he still loves his “fine feathered friends.”
Area Residents Wary of Airlie Road Projects
Airlie Road is a state-designated scenic byway that’s a familiar and historic part of the Wilmington landscape, but many fear a proposed residential development and other changes in the works will destroy the character of the area.
What’s In A Name? Pender County Places
From Atkinson to Yamacraw, Beattys Bridge to Watha, examining the unusual place names in Pender County can help in understanding the history of the North Carolina coast.
Oil: Keeping Atlantic Ban Meets Climate Goals
Any future oil drilling in the Atlantic and Arctic oceans, which Obama placed off limits during his final days in office, could push global warming to 4 degrees or beyond, says a recent report.
UNC Collaboratory Set to Begin Research
Studies on oyster farming and hurricane resiliency are among first batch of research projects the new North Carolina Public Policy Collaboratory at UNC-Chapel Hill is set to begin.
State Seeks Input on Gypsy Moth Treatment
State officials have invited to public to weigh in on how best to remove the destructive gypsy moth from Dare County.
Speaker Moore Tours Wind Farm
State House Speaker Rep. Tim Moore met Tuesday with local leaders in support of a wind farm he tried to close.
Guest Column: A River Brings Folks Together
A recent event held to celebrate and inform on efforts to protect and restore the Cape Fear River, the ninth annual StriperFest brought together people of different backgrounds and political affiliations.
Jones Introduces Anti-Wind Energy Bill
Rep. Walter Jones of North Carolina is one of three Republicans who introduced a bill Tuesday that would block tax credits for wind-energy projects within a 50-mile radius of military facilities.
Trump Team Suspends EPA Grants, Contracts
The Trump administration has ordered a temporary halt to all EPA grants and assistance programs, effective immediately.
