About 1,400 small polluters, dozens on the coast, would no longer have to obtain permits to operate their businesses, according to a proposal from state environmental regulators.
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Mayor, CRC Member Indicted
The mayor of Caswell Beach in Brunswick County and a member state’s Coastal Resources Commission has been indicted on 18 felonies counts of obtaining property worth at least $100,000 under false pretenses.
‘Seashells on Shackleford Banks’
Photographer Alex Goldstein captured this image, “Seashells on Shackleford Banks,” in June 2013 after a beach scavenger hunt for sea shells with others while camping on Shackleford Banks.
Our Coast’s Food: Cornbread
Introduced to colonists by native Americans, cornbread, a simple staple that varies in preparation from region to region, continues to endure as it evolves.
Cold Spot in Atlantic May Slow Gulf Stream
A surprisingly cold spot in the northern Atlantic Ocean has been observed during 2015, which has otherwise been a record year for heat across the globe.
Bears With Arms
Navigating the Cape Fear: Locks are Key
Navigation on the Cape Fear River between Wilmington and Fayetteville relies on a system of locks and dams, the first of which was completed a century ago.
Centennial Celebration Set for Lock No. 1
A celebration is set for Oct. 3 to mark the centennial of the completion of Lock and Dam No. 1 on the Cape Fear River and to show off the public facilities.
Duke to Conjure ‘MAGIC’ of Oil from Algae
The Duke University Marine Lab in Beaufort received a $5 million grant to lead the Marine Algae Industrialization Consortium, or MAGIC, to study algae as a source of biofuels and protein.
Pelican Award Winner: Patti Fowler
Patti Fowler will be retiring soon after a career spent protecting coastal waters. The N.C. Coastal Federation gave her its highest award for her tireless efforts over three decades.
Sam’s Field Notes: Sure Signs of Fall
The little, yellow sulphur butterflies flitting about this time of year are sure signs that autumn is upon us. The fall equinox, marking the celestial start of fall, is Wednesday morning.
‘Waiting for Sibling’
Photographer Jim Snyders captured this image, “Waiting for Sibling,” recently in Emerald Isle.
Next Up: Major Environmental Bill
With the state budget a wrap and Jones Street fatigue setting in, legislators will likely take up a bill this week that would roll back more environmental standards before finally calling it quits for the year.
Blounts Creek Ruling Reversed
A judged has reversed a ruling that said area citizens and groups had no standing to challenge a permit allowing Martin Marietta to pump mining wastewater into Blounts Creek.
Our Coast: A Shelter During Segregation
For African-Americans in North Carolina, the hotels, restaurants and “juke joints” of Seabreeze, south of Wilmington, were their shelters in time of segregation. There they could enjoy Miss Sadie’s fritters and the swing of Count Basie.
Offshore Wind Energy Plan Advances
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s environmental review for wind energy off the N.C. coast is complete, allowing the process for lease sales to begin.
