Buffaloe, the current president of the N.C. Association of Chiefs of Police, most recently served as director of Public Safety for the Elizabeth City Department of Public Safety and interim city manager.
UNCW Center kicks off ocean-focused economic initiative
UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship launched Tuesday the Alliance for the Blue Economy, an initiative to sustainably use ocean resources for economic growth.
10 cultural organizations on the coast receive COVID relief
Nearly a dozen cultural organizations on the coast have been awarded grants to support either operations or restarting humanities projects.
Ocracoke’s 132-acre Springer’s Point is now fully protected
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust has expanded Springer’s Point Preserve to 132 acres with the recent purchase of almost 9 acres near the entrance.
Pine Knoll Shores officials to outline living shoreline plan
The public can attend an online briefing Wednesday on a proposed living shoreline project at Pine Knoll Shores.
Nags Head seeks OK on proposed nourishment project
Nags Head has applied for federal approval to dredge and place 975,000 cubic yards of beach-quality sediments along a 4.5-mile section of oceanfront shoreline.
UNCW Chancellor Sartarelli announces retirement plans
University of North Carolina Wilmington Chancellor Jose V. Sartarelli has announced plans to retire.
New Bern encourages review of redistricting maps
New Bern is asking its residents to review and provide feedback on proposed redistricting plans.
Environmental justice board asks for feedback on biogas
NCDEQ’s environmental justice advisory board is planning a listening session for the public to speak regarding biogas operations North Carolina communities.
Garden Lovers’ Weekend, plant sale ahead at Tryon Palace
The Fall Heritage Plant Sale and Garden Lovers’ Weekend are set for the second weekend in October at Tryon Palace in New Bern.
Offshore wind in NC is focus of new coalition
North Carolina environmental organizations are looking at offshore wind technology.
Dredging contract awarded to remedy high shoaling areas
The Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $3.8 million contract to an Indiana-based company for maintenance dredging of highly shoaled areas in the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.
New Hanover, Brunswick residents needed for GenX study
New Hanover and Brunswick residents 6 and older can enroll in the ongoing GenX exposure study this weekend or Oct. 15-16.
Head outdoors for annual Take A Child Outside Week
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is encouraging outdoor adventures as part of the initiative that kicks off Friday.
Lady Swan marsh cruises to benefit Coastal Federation
Lady Swan Tours is offering ecotours in the Swansboro area every Saturday and Sunday morning starting this weekend until Oct. 31.
Habitat plan amendment comment period opens
The state is accepting public comment until Oct. 21 on the draft Coastal Habitat Protection Plan 2021 amendment and Appendix A, which includes early public comment and recommendations from a stakeholder group.
