Legislators are considering a measure to create a privatized, fast-track permit approval process for some sewage-treatment facilities that would bypass state and county agencies.
Ports Board Approves Morehead Projects
The board of the N.C. State Ports Authority approved projects at the port in Morehead City that would export wood pellets to Europe and import a form on iron ore.
Company Drops Fumigation Plan
Public opposition has forced a company to scrap its controversial proposal to use a hazardous pesticide to fumigate logs at the state port in Morehead City.