A discussion on 1,4 dioxane has been added to the agenda of the N.C. Environmental Commission’s special meeting Tuesday on rule-making to limit CO2 pollution from the state’s electric power sector.
Authority to discuss water infrastructure project funding
The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet Wednesday in Raleigh to consider funding several drinking water and wastewater system projects.
Set your sights on Cape Lookout’s next Astronomy Night
Astronomy Night is returning to Cape Lookout National Seashore after more than a year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic 8-10 p.m. Friday, July 16, at the Harkers Island Visitor Center.
BOEM Carolina Renewable Energy Task Force to meet
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Carolina Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force will meet July 21 via Zoom to discuss wind energy off the coast of the Carolinas.
Marine Fisheries committees to discuss small-mesh gill nets
Three state Marine Fisheries Commission advisory committees will meet by web conference later this month to discuss possible future small mesh gill net management measures.
North Topsail Beach, Onslow boards to meet Tuesday
The Onslow County Board of Commissioners and the North Topsail Beach Board of Aldermen have scheduled a joint special meeting next week to discuss the town’s desire for money from county occupancy tax coffers to pay for beach nourishment.
Tropical Storm Elsa forecast to move across NC Thursday
Threats of minor impacts such as heavy rain, localized flooding, gusty winds, minor soundside flooding and isolated tornadoes continue for eastern North Carolina Thursday as Tropical Storm Elsa moves across the state.
ecoEXPLORE encourages grades K-8 to explore outdoors
Kill Devil Hills Library, North Carolina Arboretum and the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education are offering the ecoEXPLORE program available to kingergarteners through eighth graders.
DEQ seeks comment on draft phase 2 VW mitigation plan
The state Division of Air Quality is asking the public to comment on a draft plan to invest $67 million in Volkswagen settlement funds.
William Ray to lead NC Emergency Management
William Ray, currently chief of staff at North Carolina Emergency Management, has been appointed to serve as the division’s new director.
Elsa on track to reach eastern NC by Wednesday night
Tropical Storm Elsa is forecast to approach eastern North Carolina late Wednesday night and move through the central and eastern parts of the state on Thursday.
Southport Maritime Museum seeks volunteers
The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport is calling for volunteers to join the team.
Elsa expected to weaken before crossing central, eastern NC
Though Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to weaken to a depression before moving across parts of North Carolina, impacts still will be felt in the eastern part of the state Thursday into Thursday evening.
CFPUA responds to discharge upstream of 1,4 dioxane
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority has begun frequent water sampling in response to Greensboro reporting 1,4 dioxane discharge detected in wastewater that flows into the Cape Fear River.
Volunteers cleanup 33 tons of debris on Shackleford Banks
Eight organizations earlier this year helped Cape Lookout National Seashore remove 33 tons of storm-deposited debris from Shackleford Banks.
Coastal Land Trust purchases 1,048 acres north of Navassa
The Coastal Land Trust purchased 1,048 acres along 3.5 miles of the Cape Fear River and 1.5 miles of Indian Creek north of Navassa that will be protected.
