The public can listen by phone or online this week when the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission meets.
Seafood Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty
Jeffrey A. Styron, treasurer of the corporate board of officers for Garland F. Fulcher Seafood Co. Inc., pleaded guilty Thursday to directing his company to falsely label hundreds of thousands dollars’ worth of foreign crabmeat as “Product of USA.”
NC Aquariums to Reopen Sept. 14
The North Carolina Aquariums at Fort Fisher, Pine Knoll Shores and Roanoke Island will reopen to guests Sept. 14 after being closed since March 17 as a precaution to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Basnight Bridge Traffic Disruptions Expected
There will be short traffic interruptions on the Marc Basnight Bridge over the next two weeks while NCDOT conducts a survey and scan of the structure.
Moores Creek to Reopen Visitor Center
Moores Creek National Battlefield, the site of the first significant victory for the Patriots in the Revolutionary War, will reopen its visitor center Tuesday .
Beaufort, Southport Museums to Open
The North Carolina Maritime Museums in Beaufort and Southport will both open Thursday after being closed due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Cape Hatteras Extends Lifeguard Season
Cape Hatteras National Seashore will continue stationing lifeguards through the end of September at Coquina Beach Access on Bodie Island, Frisco Beach Access on Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Beach Access.
PFAS Testing Seminar Series Begins Sept. 18
The North Carolina PFAS Testing Network will host on Zoom Sept. 18 the first in a series of online research update and discussion seminars planned for month and next.
Surfalorus Film Fest Kicks Off Sept. 24
The ninth annual Surfalorus Film Festival Sept. 24-27 on the Outer Banks and online features 15 films, interviews and Q&As with various filmmakers, surfers and surf culture figures, including the cast of Netflix’s “Outer Banks.”
Coastal Resources Commission to Meet
The state Coastal Resources Commission will meet by video conference to consider updates on the shellfish lease program, Coastal Habitat Protection Plan revisions and rule-making recommendations.
Comments on Havelock Bypass Plans Needed
NCDOT is looking for feedback by Sept. 14 on two proposed alternatives for a U.S. 70 improvement from Havelock Bypass to Thurman Road in Craven County.
New Bern Kicks Off Resiliency Planning Effort
New Bern staff and officials are calling for public input on a resiliency plan and flood mitigation effort, which kicks off with a virtual public meeting Sept. 10.
Commission Violates Constitution: Cooper
The Cooper administration filed Friday a lawsuit contending that the Rules Review Commission is unconstitutional and should have a majority of its members appointed by the executive branch, not the legislative as it is now.
Dare Candidate Forums Set Via Zoom
The Dare County League of Women Voters is partnering with the North Carolina Coastal Federation in sponsoring candidate forums via the Zoom webinar platform for the Dare County commissioners and school board races.
Rodanthe Bridge Virtual Update Sept. 3
State transportation officials will provide updates during a virtual meeting 6 p.m. Thursday on the ongoing Rodanthe “jug handle” bridge project.
Harkers Island Bridge Closes to Boat Traffic
The Harkers Island drawbridge is closed temporarily to boat traffic but vehicles are permitted to cross while NCDOT examines the repairs needed and determines a timeline of when it can reopen to boat traffic.
