The state Recreational Water Quality Program on Wednesday lifted the below advisory posted Tuesday because floodwaters had rescinded, and pumping ceased.
Supreme Court undoes longstanding federal agency power
The majority of justices agreed that the precedent in the challenges to a National Marine Fisheries Service rule brought by fishing companies was fundamentally misguided.
Fire danger moderates; Brunswick County burn ban in effect
The burn ban was issued for the unincorporated areas of Brunswick County effective 8 a.m. Friday, as Forest Service officials discourage burning statewide.
Officials urge responsible visitor behavior at Masonboro
The Division of Coastal Management says it’s working with the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office to provide public safety resources for the July Fourth holiday.
Ocean City Beach Jazz Festival on for 14th year, July 6-7
The lineup this year includes James “PJ” Spraggins, Phylicia Rae, the Braxton Brothers, Kim Waters, Fred Wesley, Lin Rountree, Gerald Albright and Nnenna Freelon.
Coast Guard Rear Adm. John ‘Jay’ Vann takes command
The change-of-command ceremony was Wednesday at Coast Guard Base Portsmouth.
Public hearing on Adams Creek shellfish leases set for July
The public hearing on the two proposed leases for Adams Creek is set for 6 p.m. July 24 in Havelock.
NC Forest Service to begin annual tree seedlings sale July 1
Conifer and hardwood seedlings will be available for purchase.
‘Wings over Edenton’ airshow to fly over Chowan County
The Oct. 19 event commemorates “80-ish” years of the Northeastern Regional Airport, a former Marine Corps air station, in Chowan County.
Service agrees to pause Mattamuskeet algaecide project
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials have agreed to halt a planned algaecide experiment in Lake Mattamuskeet until next year.
Carteret Commissioner Chadwick cited for Atlantic fire
A permitted debris burn three weeks ago rekindled Sunday and scorched more than 500 acres in the Down East community, resulting in a $50 fine.
Jacksonville to celebrate 25 years of environmental stewardship
New River Institutes at Sturgeon City is in its 25th year of teaching high school students about their natural environment.
New striped mullet management rules to begin Monday
New commercial weekend closures and recreational possession limits for striped mullet will take effect Monday, fisheries officials said.
Longleaf pine restoration efforts get boost through grants
More than $33 million in grants will go to longleaf pine restoration and enhancement projects in eight southern states, including North Carolina.
Patrols for impaired boaters to ramp up for July Fourth
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission law officers will be enforcing safe boating laws during Operation Dry Water, July 4-6.
Shoreline stabilization of Snows Cut topic of public meeting
The Corps’ Wilmington District is hosting a public meeting to discuss a proposal to stabilize and protect the erosion-battered shoreline at Snows Cut in New Hanover County.
