North Carolina’s stay-at-home order will be lifted at 5 p.m. Friday as the state transitions to Phase 2’s “safer at home” recommendations.
More Wet Days Ahead: NWS Meteorologist
Heavy rains, flooding, dangerous rip currents and overwash are possible this week in some areas along the North Carolina coast, according to a forecast from National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City.
Court Denies Rehearing on Smithfield Lawsuit
The New Hanover Board of Education was denied a rehearing May 18 on a lawsuit disputing the state attorney general’s authority to distribute environmental enhancement grants funded through an agreement with Smithfield Foods.
No Criminal Action Taken Against Chemours
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina has declined to take criminal action against Chemours Co. for alleged Clean Water Act violations.
Core Sound Museum to Reopen Friday
After being closed for 20 months while undergoing millions in repairs to damage caused by September 2018’s Hurricane Florence, the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center on Harkers Island will reopen at 10 a.m. Friday.
Shackleford Mare, Foal Reunite After Chase
Though later reunited, a foal and a mare on Shackleford Banks were separated Friday during a chase by three visitors and Cape Lookout National Seashore needs help identifying them.
Cape Lookout to Offer More Services
Cape Lookout National Seashore officials began Friday gradually increasing public recreation opportunities, including reopening restrooms and offering limited ferry service through the park’s concessioner.
Florence Relief Spending Plan Input Sought
The state Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting comments until May 28 on a draft spending plan for $7.7 million in federal fisheries disaster aid for seafood businesses that lost revenue because of Hurricane Florence.
Outer Banks Parks Visitor Services to Increase
More services will be available to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial visitors starting May 22.
Hatteras-Ocracoke Route Service Increases
The North Carolina Ferry Division will increase service between Hatteras and Ocracoke from seven to 15 departures per day starting Wednesday in preparation for the Outer Banks communities reopening this weekend.
Corolla Beach Parking Permit Pickup to Start
Pickup for parking permits for the four-wheel drive beach in Corolla will begin Thursday at the Moyock Welcome Center or the Corolla Visitors Center.
Hands Across the Sand to Go Online
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hands Across the Sand will be online this year and will be live-streamed on Facebook starting at noon Saturday.
Wilmington Gets $3.6M for Drainage Repairs
Wilmington is being reimbursed more than $3.6 million by the state and FEMA for Hurricane Florence-related drainage repairs.
NPS Seeks Input on Oregon Inlet Dredging
The draft of the Finding of No Significant Impact, or FONSI, for dredging of Oregon Inlet with a Dare County dredge is available for public review for a 15-day period, Cape Hatteras National Seashore announced Monday.
CARES Act Marks $5.5 Million for NC Fisheries
North Carolina’s seafood industry is marked to receive nearly $5.5 million in federal assistance to help offset losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Military Through the Ages Event Goes Online
Moores Creek National Battlefield is offering online the May 23 Military through the Ages event that includes a timeline of military weapons and living history demonstrations.