The Division of Marine Fisheries is holding the hearing that begins at 6 p.m. in the Holly Ridge Community Room.
Tryon Palace to host new series on eastern NC history
Nancy Strickland Fields-Chavis, a member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, will present “North Carolina Before Tryon: Eastern North Carolina’s Indigenous Communities” Thursday evening in New Bern.
Debris in pumps at New Bern plant causes wastewater spill
The overflow at the manhole located at 213 Trappers Trail is the “result of the influent pumps at the wastewater treatment plant becoming completely disabled from excessive debris in the sanitary sewer system,” New Bern officials said Monday.
EPA awards $421 million to multistate-nonprofit coalition
The Environmental Protection Agency announced the funding for a collaborative effort by North Carolina and three other states along with nonprofits for conservation and restoration work that reduces carbon emissions and increases resilience.
Brunswick County reports treated wastewater release
Brunswick County officials said more than 11,000 gallons of treated chlorinated wastewater was unintentionally released in a construction mishap Thursday, with about 1,000 gallons reaching a nearby stream.
NOAA recommends Jacksonville, Cape Fear project funding
The two eastern North Carolina projects are among the 32 recommended to receive federal money to restore habitat and build resilience.
State awards $50M to water infrastructure projects on coast
Of the $253 million announced for projects across the state, $40 million is going to the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority.
Blue Economy Index underperforms benchmarks in June
The index, which measures the economic activities in the oceans, fell by 3.71% in June.
Chris Herndon joins NC Sierra Club as chapter director
The environmental organization’s new chapter director has spent most of the past 12 years in executive leadership roles with the United Way.
Former Southport ETJ residents have chance to be heard
Brunswick County’s planning department has scheduled a drop-in open house July 25 in Southport on changes related to the legislature’s elimination of the town’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Public may comment on proposed fishing, land use rules
The Wildlife Resources Commission proposes lowering the daily creel limit for striped and white mullet from 200 to 100 fish in aggregate and establish a limit of no more than 400 fish total per boat to align with Marine Fisheries rules.
USDOT awards $242M grant to replace Cape Fear bridge
The state has been selected for a $242 million federal grant to go toward replacing the 1969 Cape Fear Memorial Bridge in Wilmington.
Coastal Review recognized for editorial excellence
The North Carolina Press Association recently announced seven awards for Coastal Review in the association’s annual editorial contest, including top prizes in two categories.
Tryon Palace to celebrate America’s 250th birthday early
“Rev War Day: Here Comes the 250th!” is to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday with a parade at Tryon Palace in downtown New Bern.
DMF asks anglers to donate red snapper carcasses
The Division of Marine Fisheries has set up three temporary drop-off spots, in addition to the 12 carcass collection locations throughout the year, where recreational fishermen can take their red snapper carcasses.
‘Home of the Venus Flytrap’ specialty plates soon available
The specialty license plate featuring the Venus flytrap supports the North Carolina Botanical Garden Foundation and will be available in a few months.
