The Southern Environmental Law Center says a state study shows decreased demand for the proposed Mid-Currituck Bridge between the mainland and Corolla, as state transportation officials dispute the group’s claim that the project has been delayed.
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Sunset Passage
The North Carolina Department of Transportation ferry Floyd J. Lupton leaves Hatteras Village bound for Ocracoke Island on one of its last passages of the day. Photo: Doug Waters
October Brings Birds, Birders to the Banks
October is a great time for birdwatching on the Outer Banks, with the arrival of migratory waterfowl, raptors, shorebirds and songbirds, here just in time for the Wings Over Water Wildlife Festival that continues through Sunday.
Officials Eye Water Quality As Floods Recede
Rivers have crested and begun to recede in the week and a half since rain from Hurricane Matthew inundated the eastern part of the state, but officials are unsure about the nasty stuff that’s heading downstream.
New Flood Maps May Conflict With NC Rules
Two members of panel that advises the state Coastal Resources Commission are calling for creation of a committee to study proposed new flood insurance rate maps, which they say appear to conflict with state rules and historical flood data.
Groups Seek Donations for Matthew Victims
Various groups working to meet the needs of Hurricane Matthew’s victims on Hatteras Island have offered a list of items needed.
Sam’s Field Notes: Dog-Day Cicadas
The mating calls of dog-day cicadas are one of nature’s familiar sounds of summer that, when they go silent, signal the changing of the seasons.
Rising Rivers Prompt Rescues, Health Fears
Rivers swollen by Hurricane Matthew’s heavy rains are forcing evacuations and rescues, as many worry about the toxic waste that rising waters are carrying toward the eastern part of the state.
Matthew’s Death Toll Now 22
Gov. Pat McCrory announced Thursday that Hurricane Matthew’s death toll had risen to 22 and urged caution as flood waters continue to rise.
Northeast NC Swamped in Matthew’s Deluge
Parts of northeastern North Carolina were still recovering from September’s Hurricane Hermine when Hurricane Matthew dumped up to 15 inches of rainfall on the region this past weekend.
Officials: Toss Water to Prevent Mosquitoes
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety reminded residents to “tip and toss” outdoor containers of water to curb mosquito breeding after Hurricane Matthew.
NOAA Offers Post-Matthew Resources
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released online resources for use by coastal communities in dealing with marine debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, including high-resolution, aerial shoreline imagery and a response guide.
Firm Seeks to Fill Wetlands for Retail Center
An Atlanta-based company proposes to fill federally regulated wetlands and route streams through culverts at an undeveloped site on the mainland side of Ocean Isle Beach to allow construction of a shopping center.
Videos Show Beach Conditions at N. Topsail
Onslow County has posted aerial footage showing the condition of the beach and dunes at North Topsail Beach following Hurricane Matthew.
US 17 Bypass Plan Prompts Flooding Fears
State transportation officials are set to study a more than decade-old plan to connect U.S. 17 in Brunswick County across the state line to a South Carolina highway, but a county commissioner is among those worried about destruction of wetlands in a flood-prone area.
Part of N.C. 12 in Kitty Hawk Washed Out
Waves lap at a crumbled section of N.C. 12 in Kitty Hawk at low tide on Monday morning. Photo:Â Kip Tabb
