A traveling exhibit showcasing images of business owners, travelers and historic and present-day images of Green Book sites in the state will be at Cape Fear Museum of History and Science through Aug. 29.
DEQ Secretary Elizabeth Biser takes oath of office
Elizabeth S. Biser affirmed her oath of office Thursday as secretary of the state Department of Environmental Quality during a ceremony.
National Hurricane Center says Elsa earliest ‘E’ storm
Tropical Storm Elsa is the earliest named E storm since 1966, or in the satellite era, proving the NOAA Climate Prediction Center’s forecast of a busy hurricane season.
State parks, historic sites to celebrate Fourth of July weekend
July Fourth celebrations are planned at historic sites and public lands across the state.
Division of Marine Fisheries seeks striped bass advisers
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is looking for advisers to sit on the Estuarine Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan Advisory Committee.
Task force for NC 12 solutions set to hold second meeting
The N.C. 12 Task Force will meet Aug. 18 in Manteo to begin planning for ways to make the vulnerable Outer Banks highway more resilient.
U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit now features Southeast
The U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit now has a section focused on the Southeast region.
Avon seeks OK to dredge 1M yards of sand for nourishment
The Army Corps of Engineers is asking for comment on a proposed project to dredge 1 million cubic yards of sand to be placed on 2.5 miles of oceanfront shoreline in Avon.
State urges responsible behavior on Masonboro Reserve
Officials are urging folks celebrating the July Fourth holiday on Masonboro Island to avoid potentially dangerous or illegal behavior such as attempting to swim across the inlet and boating under the influence.
White Oak River basin plan aims to improve water quality
The public has until July 23 to submit comments on the draft 2021 White Oak River Basin Water Resources Plan, a tool for identifying areas that need additional protection, restoration or preservation.
Comments open on proposed Buxton nourishment project
The Army Corps of Engineers is asking for public comment on a proposed beach nourishment project in Buxton.
State commission to hear petition on limiting CO2 pollution
N.C. Environmental Management Commission will hold a special meeting July 13 on a petition that rules be made to limit CO2 pollution from the electric power sector.
Free tram now makes stop at Ocracoke Light Station
The Ocracoke Express tram now makes a stop at the historic Ocracoke Light Station, a part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
NCDOT to hire climate change policy adviser
The state is advertising for candidates to lead the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s climate change programs.
Rep. Gillibrand, Sen. Pappas to join PFAS town hall Tuesday
The Southern Environmental Law Center, GreenLatinos and EarthJustice are hosting a town hall discussion on PFAS
effects in drinking water and waterways Tuesday using Zoom videoconferencing.
New Hanover offers tips to control mosquitoes at home
New Hanover public health officials encourage residents to take steps at home to control the mosquito population.