The Trump administration advanced Friday the move to drill for oil and natural gas off the East Coast, approving authorizations for five seismic survey companies to harm marine mammals.
Feds to Extend Review of Red Wolf Rule
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it will extend its review of a proposed rule to adapt its management of red wolves in North Carolina in light of a recent federal court ruling.
Lake Mattamuskeet Plan to be Unveiled
A public symposium will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3 in Engelhard to review the final Lake Mattamuskeet Watershed Restoration Plan.
State Proposes Chemours Pay $12M Penalty
The state Department of Environmental Quality is accepting until Dec. 21 public comment on a proposed consent order that will require Chemours to drastically reduce GenX air emissions, provide permanent replacement drinking water supplies and pay a $12 million civil penalty.
Hazard Mitigation Program Open House Set
An open house 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday on the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Program is being offered for flood-prone property owners in Jacksonville.
Carteret to Re-advertise Beach Project Bid
With only one bid received by deadline Tuesday, Carteret County will have to wait until a second and final bid opening on Dec. 4 before considering awarding a contract for a major Bogue Banks beach re-nourishment project planned for this winter.
NCDOT Awards Contract for Two New Ferries
The state Ferry Division has awarded a Louisiana-based company a contract for the construction of two new river-class vehicle ferries, set to replace the smaller Hatteras-class ferries M/V Kinnakeet and the M/V Chicamacomico.
Holiday Lights Recycling Program to Begin
New Hanover County’s Public Library and Environmental Management Department are working for the second year with Keep New Hanover Beautiful to collect holiday lights for recycling.
Grant to Support Harbor Shoreline Work
A recently announced $1.1 million grant will go to help two coastal N.C. communities pay for living shoreline projects to address erosion that threatens their harbors.
Cooper Names Commission, Board Members
Gov. Roy Cooper Friday announced appointments to several dozen boards and commissions, including Marine Fisheries Commission, the state Emergency Response Commission and N.C. State Board of Registration for Foresters.
National Parks of Eastern NC Hires New Chief
Tracy A. Ziegler will serve as the new chief of resource management and science for The National Parks of Eastern North Carolina, the organization announced Thursday.
Judge: Agency Violated Laws on Red Wolves
U.S. District Court Judge Terrence Boyle has ruled that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service violated provisions of the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act in rolling back protections of red wolves in eastern North Carolina.
Hatteras Staff to Discuss New Parking Area
Cape Hatteras National Seashore will discuss during a public meeting Dec. 5 plans for a 50-car beach parking area at the former Buxton Coast Guard Station with a handicapped-accessible boardwalk
Fest to Benefit Oyster Restoration Program
The third annual Hopvember Fest to benefit the North Carolina Coastal Federation oyster restoration program is set for the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 11, in Nags Head.
Alligator River Bridge Renovation Complete
The $16.7 million, 17-month renovation project on the Alligator River Bridge Tyrrell and Dare counties, which included mechanical repairs to bridge’s swing span and new epoxy deck, is now complete.
Cooper Requests Federal Help for Fisheries
Gov. Roy Cooper this week requested that the U.S. Department of Commerce provide resources and funding to help North Carolina fisheries affected by Hurricane Florence.
