State transportation crews were clearing N.C. Highway 12 and rebuilding dunes in the wake of Hurricane Erin’s pass offshore, as flooding conditions continued and the road remained closed Friday morning.
Hurricane Erin poses hazards despite expected offshore track
National Weather Service forecasters warned Wednesday that, although the forecast path of Hurricane Erin is well offshore, threats of rip currents, damaging beach erosion, major coastal flooding and overwash, and extremely dangerous surf remain.
CRC to consider protective boundary for Jockey’s Ridge
The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission is scheduled to meet in New Bern Aug. 27-28.
Pump power failure leads to wastewater spill in Calabash River
Brunswick County Public Utilities officials believe about 1,100 gallons of untreated wastewater discharged into the Calabash River after one of the utilities’ pump stations experienced a power failure on Monday.
Annual Pelican Awards, Taste of the Coast set for Sept. 20
Registration is open for the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s annual Pelican Awards Ceremony and Taste of the Coast Celebration taking place Sept. 20 in Morehead City.
Three Montford Point Marines to be honored at event Friday
The Marines are to receive a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress and is part of the National Montford Point Marine Association’s annual event.
Hurricane Erin to remain offshore, coastal NC to feel impacts
The center of Hurricane Erin is expected to remain offshore, but forecasters expect eastern North Carolina to see coastal flooding, tropical-storm-force winds, overwash and beach erosion.
Bridge over Roanoke River near Weldon closed for repairs
The N.C. Department of Transportation has closed the U.S. Highway 158/U.S. 301 bridge over the Roanoke River near Weldon due to extensive structural damage from a water main leak.
Driver who struck wild horse in Currituck County identified
Trevor Odell Belcher of Greenville, Tennessee, was driving a 2010 Chevrolet, traveling south on Sandfiddler Road when he struck the horse that was crossing in the path of his vehicle.
Coexisting with coyotes workshop set for Aug. 27 in Ocracoke
Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are cohosting the public workshop on coyotes.
Brunswick Public Utilities lifts water conservation alert
Officials said that recent rainfall and residents’ efforts to conserve water contributed to sustainable levels for the county’s water system.
Driver strikes, kills 10-year-old stallion in Currituck County
Francisco was an otherwise healthy wild horse with a harem of four mares, a yearling colt, and a four-month-old colt.
Commission to vote on southern flounder harvest allocation
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is scheduled to meet in Raleigh Aug. 20-21 and is set to vote on an amendment to the southern flounder fishery that would evenly split that fishery’s allocation between commercial and recreational fishers.
Contract awarded for final stretch of Hampstead Bypass
The N.C. Department of Transportation announced earlier this week a $182 million contract has been awarded to S.T. Wooten Corp.
Cape Lookout duck blind permit lottery to run Aug. 26-28
Lottery winners will be able to select their duck blind location within the Cape Lookout National Seashore during in-person appointments Sept. 12 at the Harkers Island visitor center.
State appeals court sides with private ferry owner over village
The North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld a lower court decision siding with the owners of the ferry system that provides service to Bald Head Island.
