Because of heavy traffic on the Jacksonville bypass, work on the damaged traffic signals at the intersection of N.C. 24, U.S. 258 and N.C. 53 Intersection has been delayed and travelers should avoid the area.
Cooper Seeks Special Legislative Session
Gov. Roy Cooper has requested that the N.C. General Assembly convene for a special session in October to address initial funding needs related to Hurricane Florence recovery.
Parts of NC Coast Remain Isolated, Flooded
A week after Hurricane Florence and just as some beach towns begin to allow re-entry for residents and contractors, parts of eastern North Carolina are cut off by flooding and otherwise impassable highways and roadways.
Brunswick County Offers Tarps, Food, Water
Tarps as well as food and water are to be available for distribution from 11 am. To 5 p.m. Thursday at four locations in Brunswick County.
Topsail Island Towns Allow Limited Re-entry
Limited re-entry to the three Topsail Island towns begins Thursday morning as damage assessments and other work continue in the wake of Hurricane Florence.
Jacksonville Says Streets Nearly All Cleared
Jacksonville officials said Wednesday that more than 90 percent of streets are now open to traffic, while some still have impediments and a few streets in the city are impassable.
Brunswick County Warns of Scammers
Brunswick County officials are warning of scammers in the area and have announced food and water distributions Wednesday as work continues to restore water service.
Florence Now Cat 2; Surge, Rain Big Threats
Hurricane Florence is still dangerous as the now-Category 2 storm is expected to churn along the southeastern N.C. coast for hours, creating life-threatening and catastrophic flooding and storm surge in addition to damaging winds.
Festival to Shine Light on Native Plants
If you’re looking to incorporate more native plants into your landscape, learn how during the fourth annual Cape Fear Native Plant Sale Sept. 15 at the New Hanover Arboretum in Wilmington.
Storm Effects to Reach Coast This Weekend
Hurricane forecasters say the effects of Tropical Storm Florence will begin to be felt along portions of the East Coast this weekend as the storm regains hurricane strength.
Post and Courier Begins Gulf Stream Series
The Post and Courier of Charleston, South Carolina, began this week a special reporting project on the Gulf Stream, climate change and the effects of various types of offshore oil spills.
Shoreline Work Proposal Comments Sought
The Corps of Engineers will receive written comments until 5 p.m. Oct. 4 on a proposed general permit that would allow the construction, maintenance and repair of marsh sills to stabilize eroding shorelines in coastal counties.
Wilmington to Study Rail Line Relocation
Wilmington plans to apply for a $2 million grant and contribute a $500,000 match for a study on the feasibility of moving the rail line that cuts through the city.
DEQ Seeks Input on Draft Swine Waste Rule
The Department of Environmental Quality is set to host a meeting on Oct. 4 in Greenville to obtain public input on the state’s draft swine waste management system general permit, which applies to nearly all North Carolina hog farms.
Artificial Reef Program to Sink Tugboat
The state Division of Marine Fisheries’ Artificial Reef Program and East Carolina Artificial Reef Association, plan to sink next week a 98-foot tugboat off the coast of Pine Knoll Shores.
Researcher to Discuss Water Resource Issues
ECU associate professor Alex Manda will present his research on coastal groundwater resources Sept. 12 during the Coastal Studies Institute “Science on the Sound” lecture series.