The public now has until Oct. 12 to comment on a draft report that provides guidance on the starting point for setting water quality standards and calculating the health goal for GenX.
Advisories Lifted for Some NC Waters
The state Recreational Water Quality Program lifted the precautionary advisory for some ocean waters in Carteret, Pender and Onslow counties Friday and ocean swimming sites in New Hanover County and Ocracoke Island Monday.
Brunswick Plans Aerial Mosquito Spraying
Brunswick County will begin Monday aerial spraying for mosquitoes to help manage mosquito populations following Hurricane Florence and the storm-related flooding.
Offshore Oil Production Rule Changes Set
Federal officials announced Thursday that proposed changes to rules for oil and gas production safety systems would ease regulatory burdens but keep operations safe and environmentally responsible.
Light Art Display at Wright Brothers Memorial
Swiss light artist Gerry Hofstetter is showcasing Friday night a curated light art display on Wright Brothers Monument as part of his Light Art Grand Tour USA spotlighting 50 United States monuments.
State Offers Emergency CAMA Permitting
The Division of Coastal Management is offering an emergency general permit for property owners who need to replace docks, piers, bulkheads or similar structures damaged by Hurricane Florence and opened temporary office in Wilmington.
Coastal Waters May Carry Health Risks
Health officials and others are warning visitors and residents to stay out of the water, including recreational waters, to avoid potential health risks.
Help, Meals, Supplies Available to Residents
Many of southeastern North Carolina’s communities are still feeling the effects of Hurricane Florence, and state and local governments as well as volunteers are working to help residents.
Officials Say Storm Assistance Will Continue
Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week that his administration will continue to act to help storm survivors recover as major federal disaster assistance for nine additional counties affected by the hurricane is approved.
NC Wild Horses Mostly Accounted For
Wild horse herds on Shackleford Banks, Rachel Carson Reserve and Corolla have mostly been accounted for following Hurricane Florence.
Officials Assess Damage to Parks, Beaches
Officials at state and national parks and reserves along the North Carolina coast are still surveying the damage from Hurricane Florence, even as some have reopened to the public.
Coastal Communities Work Toward Normalcy
The coast is edging toward recovery with county and town governments offering services such as household waste collection and opening municipal offices.
Florence: Nasty Water, Mounting Damage
Threats to water quality and public health are among the concerns officials and coastal advocates are watching, as the extent and scope of Hurricane Florence’s toll in eastern North Carolina becomes clearer.
Apparent Virus Spreads In Brunswick Shelter
Officials responded Friday to reports of gastrointestinal symptoms typical of a Norovirus at the West Brunswick evacuation shelter.
Flooding Threatens Coastal Water Quality
The aftermath of Hurricane Florence has put at risk water quality due to flooding two coal ash plants and several hog lagoons plus partially treated sewage spilling into the Cape Fear River.
Carteret County Opens Sites for Storm Debris
Three temporary debris sites opened Friday in Carteret County to accommodate the vast amount of vegetative debris and construction and demolition debris caused by Hurricane Florence.
