A sewer overflow that continued from Tuesday to Thursday in Wilmington resulted in about 2.44 million gallons of untreated wastewater entering Smith Creek.
Coastal Federation Earns Top Ranking
The nonprofit North Carolina Coastal Federation, Coastal Review Online’s publisher, has earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for the sixth consecutive year.
Striped Bass Slot Limit to Begin Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1, the slot limit, or size range, to harvest recreationally-caught striped bass in state ocean waters will be more than 28 inches but less than 35 inches as an effort to reduce overfishing.
Report Cold-Stunned Trout to Fisheries
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries is asking the public to report any cold stunned spotted seatrout they may see this winter in North Carolina coastal waters.
Meetings Set On Home Elevation Grants
Community meetings are scheduled in January for residents of unincorporated Dare County who may qualify for federal funding to elevate their home to mitigate flood losses.
New Hanover to Begin Stormwater Program
New Hanover County will begin in July a stormwater services program to maintain stormwater management systems in the unincorporated areas of the county.
Input Sought on Draft Air Monitoring Study
Public comment will be accepted by the state Division of Air Quality through Jan. 30 on the draft of an air monitoring study in Duplin County.
Audubon Bird Count Ends Jan. 5
The Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count is taking place through Jan. 5, and volunteers across the state can join the world’s longest-running wildlife census.
FEMA, State OK Funds for Topsail Beach Sand
North Carolina and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have approved $18.8 million for Topsail Beach to reimburse expenses to restore hurricane- and tropical storm-related beach damage.
Recovery Office Helps Thousands in First Year
The state Office of Recovery and Resiliency has helped since its inception a year ago hundreds of storm survivors recover and prepares the state for a more resilient future.
USCG Working to Remove Stranded Vessel
The Coast Guard announced Thursday there are no reports of pollution or hazards to the public from the 88-foot fishing vessel that ran aground Monday morning in Browns Inlet.
Family Donates 10 Acres for Preservation
Known locally as “Swimming Point” on the Newport River, the property donated by Kenneth and Joy Tilley of Earlysville, Virginia, to the North Carolina Coastal Federation will be protected from development.
Energy Planning Partnership Gets Funding
The state’s two-year “Planning an Affordable, Resilient, and Sustainable Grid in North Carolina” research partnership project has been awarded $300,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy to study the state’s energy future.
Apply Now to Do Business at National Parks
The National Park Service is accepting applications for those seeking to offer in 2020 authorized business services at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial.
Hatteras Oyster Roast to Take Place Feb. 1
At the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s annual Hatteras Island Oyster Roast Feb. 1, ticketholders can feast on fresh oysters and chowder, hear live music, bid on a silent auction and more.
Feedback Sought on Marina Upgrades
Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, leased by Oregon Inlet Marinas LLC., is looking for feedback on proposed strategies to replace vulnerable structures and conduct site improvements at the marina.
