Gov. Pat McCrory yesterday introduced a bill to clean up four coal-ash sites, including one near Wilmington, and unveiled his budget proposal on the first day of the legislative session.
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Former Federation President Honored
Melvin Shepard, the former longtime president of the N.C. Coastal Federation and a former member of the Coastal Resources Commission, will receive the commission’s highest honor today.
Great Blue Heron
Statuesque and graceful in movement, the great blue heron is one of North America’s most familiar and adaptable wading birds.
Developer Wants to Build in Old Hazard Area
Two months after the state’s controversial decision to remove an old inlet on Sunset Beach from its inlet-hazard zone, a developer announced plans to put 23 homes there.
Coastal Sketch: Orrin Pilkey
Orrin Pilkey spent his life fighting for the world’s beaches. Duke University honored one of its most distinguished professors by naming a new research lab for him.
The Bucket List: Rules Review Begins
Putting more than 19,000 state rules in their proper bucket has begun in the first phase of a complicated and time-consuming review process mandated by the N.C. General Assembly.
Remembering Charles Jones
Hundreds of people showed up to celebrate the life of one of our coast’s great friends and defenders.
Grand Opening Unveils a Special Dedication
It couldn’t have been a nicer day for the grand opening of the N.C. Coastal Federation’s new education center and southeast office, which was named in honor of two environmental philanthropists.
Oldest Groin Project Gets New Location
In an attempt to appease reluctant property owners, those pushing for a terminal groin on Figure Eight Island have proposed moving it farther north.
Restoration of Ponds Set to Begin
After months of discussion and behind-the-scenes activity, there are finally visible signs of things to come at troubled drainage ponds in front of two churches in Cape Carteret.
New Education Center Named for Stanbacks
The federation named its new education center in Wrightsville Beach to honor Fred and Alice Stanback, who have done immeasurable good across the state.
Transforming Lives One Rain Garden at a Time
At-risk young people in Elizabeth City start a new path in life, earning an education and getting on-the-job training about techniques to control polluted runoff.
Time Is Up for Oregon Inlet Task Force
Today is the deadline for the state’s Oregon Inlet Land Acquisition Task Force to submit its report on ways the state can acquire Oregon Inlet and surrounding lands. Many questions still remain.
Come Celebrate With Us
This Saturday is the grand opening of the N.C. Coastal Federation’s new Environmental Education Center and Southeast Office on Wrightsville Beach.
Coastal Sketch: Lauren Hermley
If you live in Beaufort, you likely know her. If you don’t, you might like to get to know the vice president of the N.C. Coastal Federation who dives shipwrecks and travels the world.
Our Coast’s Food: Southern Biscuits
A warm biscuit, golden buttery around a soft center, shaped by a loving cook’s hand, remains a much-desired serving of tenderhearted Southern hospitality.
