A Singapore-based company must pay $12 million in fines after pleading guilty to felony pollution charges related to a ship that called at the North Carolina Port of Morehead City and other ports.
NCDOT Board Seeks Input On Revenue Ideas
The state Department of Transportation’s NC FIRST Commission is asking the public to submit ideas from now until Dec. 14 on future transportation revenue solutions.
Federation Announces 2020 Gift Options
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is offering holiday gift ideas that support coastal conservation and Coastal Review Online’s continued daily coverage of the North Carolina coast.
Science Advisory Board to Address PFAS
The state Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board is set to discuss issues and regulations relevant to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, mixtures.
Record Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends
Though the record-breaking 2020 Atlantic hurricane season that produced 30 named storms of 39 mph or greater officially ends Nov. 30, tropical storms may continue to develop.
Navassa Kerr-McGee Site Virtual Meetings Set
Two virtual community update meeting sessions about the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. Navassa Superfund Site are scheduled for Dec. 15.
Roanoke Aquarium Home to New Critters
The North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island has recently welcomed to the facility baby American alligators and yellow stingrays and unveiled a new sea jellies viewing window.
UNCW Installs Rain Garden to Reduce Runoff
A new rain garden on the UNC-Wilmington campus has been installed to absorb rain before it has a chance to become polluted runoff in the Bradley Creek watershed.
‘Lost Colony’ Welcomes New Manager
The Roanoke Island Historical Association, which produces the “Lost Colony” outdoor drama, named John Ancona as the new general manager effective Dec. 1.
Fort Fisher Aquarium to Host Holiday Special
Reservations are being taken now for North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher’s special holiday program Dec. 12 featuring Luna, the albino alligator, and her aquarium friends.
Sea Grant Seeks Coastal Research Proposals
North Carolina Sea Grant is seeking preproposals from researchers that address problems affecting coastal ecosystems, economies, and communities.
‘Jug Handle’ Bridge Project Update Dec. 3
State transportation officials are holding a virtual information meeting 6 p.m. Dec. 3 on the ongoing Rodanthe “Jug Handle” Bridge project on the Outer Banks.
5 Airports Awarded Funds for Improvements
Airports in Currituck and Dare counties, two of five in the state, have been approved for state and federal grants for safety and airfield improvement projects.
Neuse Oyster Restoration Study Underway
A study is underway to determine the feasibility of reintroducing the eastern oyster, once a native species, back into a section of the Neuse River near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
Neuse Ferry Route Resumes Full Schedule
The Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach ferry route across the Neuse River will resume Dec. 1 a full schedule of 28 daily departures from both ferry terminals.
Moores Creek Christmas Event Goes Virtual
Moores Creek National Battlefield will hold its annual Christmas in the Colonies Event Dec. 5 online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
