The state Coastal Resources Commission is set to consider a variance request from Topsail Beach to allow wheelchair mats at three beach accesses that have wheelchair ramps in place.
Drive with caution on rain-soaked NC 12 in Dare County
NCDOT is urging motorists traveling along N.C. 12 south of the Marc Basnight Bridge in Dare County to drive carefully because of standing water.
Navassa timeline updates to be presented June 23
The public will have opportunities — in person and online — to ask officials questions regarding the Kerr-McGee Superfund Site in Navassa later this month, along with a community meeting and separate contractor information session.
4 coastal counties experiencing severe drought conditions
Four of the six counties elevated from moderate to severe drought conditions following months of below-average rainfall are on the coast.
Beaufort County Gets $1.6M to buy flood-prone properties
Beaufort County has been approved for more than $1.6 million to acquire, demolish and remove 19 residential structures in Washington that were flooded after Hurricane Florence in 2018.
Senate rejects Delli-Gatti confirmation as DEQ secretary
After an hourlong debate, the Senate voted 26-20 along party lines Thursday to reject the nomination of Dionne Delli-Gatti to lead the Department of Environmental Quality.
Maritime Day returns to Beaufort waterfront June 12
Prepare to see pirates, sail and a celebration of all things nautical during Maritime Day in Beaufort.
Public comment opens for shrimp fishery management plan
The state Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting comments until June 30 on proposed shrimp fishery management plan changes.
State seeks feedback on $34.6M mitigation plan
The North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency is asking for public feedback on spending $34.6 million in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation funds.
Prepare now for Atlantic hurricane season: FEMA
FEMA reminds coastal residents to be prepared as the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season begins Tuesday.
Officials, leaders to discuss future of offshore exploration
Two eastern North Carolina officials are expected to join a national roundtable discussion Tuesday on the future offshore oil and gas drilling.
Virtual Rodanthe bridge project update set for Thursday
Transportation officials are set to host an online meeting to update the public on the ongoing Rodanthe “jug handle” bridge project.
State seeks input on COVID-19 fisheries relief draft plan
The state Division of Marine Fisheries is looking for input from the public on a draft spending plan for federal COVID-19 fisheries relief.
NC, FEMA to acquire 31 flood-prone properties in Pender
The state and FEMA approved $6.5 million to acquire 31 flood-prone properties in Pender County that will be converted to open space.
Sushma Masemore named assistant environmental secretary
Sushma Masemore has been selected as assistant secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
Groups petition state to limit carbon dioxide pollution
The state Environmental Management Commission’s air quality committee will have a special meeting June 15 to consider a rule to limit carbon dioxide pollution from the electric power sector in North Carolina.