North Carolina State Parks announced this week that on Saturday most trails and restrooms will reopen at all state parks that have been closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Outer Banks to Lift Visitor Restrictions
Dare, Hyde and Currituck counties announced that visitor restrictions will be lifted May 16, following the governor’s announcement that the state will transition Friday to Phase 1 of slowly easing certain COVID-19 restrictions.
State Begins Easing COVID-19 Restrictions
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday the signing of a modified stay-at-home order that begins the transition to Phase 1 of easing COVID-19 restrictions.
Former CFCC Instructor Dave Monaghan Dies
Wrightsville Beach resident Dave Monaghan, former instructor in Cape Fear Community College’s marine technology department and operator of the Causeway Cafe died Wednesday.
Marine Fisheries Commission Meets May 14
Votes on diamondback terrapin management areas, rules for recreational water quality monitoring and other business are on the May 14 Marine Fisheries Commission’s agenda.
COVID-19’s Effects Hit NCDOT’s Cash Flow
Due to COVID-19, NCDOT’s revenue has fallen below the statutorily mandated cash floor of $293 million, which means the department can no longer enter into new contracts for transportatoin projects.
Hurricane Preparedness Week Underway
As Hurricane Preparedness Week gets underway, the state has introduced Know Your Zone, a tiered evacuation system that highlights areas most vulnerable to storm surge from hurricanes and tropical storms, and other hazards.
State Environmental Commission to Meet
The state Environmental Management Commission and its Groundwater and Waste Management Committee are set to meet remotely this week by teleconference.
NC Joins Suit Against Clean Water Rewrite
North Carolina and 16 other states have filed a legal challenge to the Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule redefining waters protected by the Clean Water Act.
HUD approves NC Florence Funding Plan
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has approved North Carolina’s plan for spending $542 million in Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funding related to Hurricane Florence.
Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Meeting Set
The Coastal Habitat Protection Plan Steering Committee will meet 9 a.m. May 11 by webinar to review draft sections of the 2021 Coastal Habitat Protection and hear about the North Carolina Marine Debris Action Plan .
NC Beach Towns Adjust Restrictions
North Carolina’s beach towns have announced changes to restrictions put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Ferry Division Cancels Ocracoke Express
Because of COVID-19 concerns, the state Department of Transportation has canceled its 2020 contract for the Ocracoke Express passenger ferry.
Vulnerable Adults Eligible For Fan Program
Those 60 and older as well as adults with disabilities are eligible to receive fans May 1 to Oct. 31 to help stay cool during the warmer months.
Hyde to Reopen to Nonresident Owners
Hyde County officials say entry restrictions for Ocracoke’s nonresident property owner will be lifted May 11 but haven’t made a decision on visitor entry, meanwhile officials in Currituck and Dare counties are working to determine a date to allow visitors.
Carteret County Reopens Its Beach Accesses
Carteret County government announced Monday that the beach access points maintained by the county, which are in Salter Path, Radio Island and Harkers Island, have been reopened to the public.
