A detailed update on the Buxton Beach Nourishment Project was provided Monday during the Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting.
DEQ Subpoenaed for GenX Permit Records
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has been served a federal subpoena for records related Chemours Co.’s permits to discharge the compound known as GenX into the Cape Fear River.
Outage: Power Restored, Visitors Welcome
Power was restored Thursday to Ocracoke and Hatteras islands, and both will be open to visitors starting at noon Friday.
Pelican Award Winners Announced
The North Carolina Coastal Federation’s 2017 Pelican Award recipients have shown exceptional commitment to preserving, protecting and restoring our state’s coast.
Outage: Power Possible In 1-2 Days
Tideland EMC announced today that power could be restored to Hatteras and Ocracoke islands in one to two days.
New Law Opens Door for Sunday Hunting
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission says a new law, Outdoor Heritage Enhanced, will increase opportunities to hunt wild animals and upland game birds on private land
DEQ: GenX Levels Remain Below Health Goal
The Department of Environmental Quality said Wednesday that the latest sampling for GenX concentrations in the Cape Fear River shows levels are below the state’s health goal.
Outage: Power May Be Restored in 4-6 Days
Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative announced Tuesday that power is estimated to be restored in four to six days on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands.
Pamlico Sound Ferry Alternate Schedule
Because of the current emergency restrictions on visiting Ocracoke Island, the North Carolina Department of Transportation Ferry Division adopted Monday an alternate schedule for its Cedar Island-Ocracoke and Swan Quarter-Ocracoke routes.
Outage: Only Two of Three Cables Damaged
Update: The power outage affecting Ocracoke and Hatteras islands could take a week or two to repair, officials said Monday, adding that only two of the three underground cables were damaged.
Emerald Isle Sunset
Carl Lewis of Rocky Mount captured Wednesday evening the sunset in Emerald Isle. Photo: Carl Lewis
Coastal Towns Get Money for Water Projects
The Department of Environmental Quality says the State Water Infrastructure Authority approved $168.5 million in drinking water and wastewater funding, including more than $5 million for coastal communities.
Cooper Signs Solar Bill With Wind Moratorium
Gov. Roy Cooper signed Thursday the solar energy bill despite the controversial wind project moratorium.
Outage: Emergency on Hatteras, Ocracoke
A state of emergency is in effect after a construction accident at the Bonner Bridge left 9,000 homes and businesses on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands without power, possibly for weeks.
Poll: Residents Worry About Offshore Drilling
A new survey conducted in the days after Gov. Roy Cooper’s announcement of his opposition to offshore drilling finds most N.C. residents share his concerns about risks to the coastal environment and economy.
Gov. Cooper Announces New Appointments
Gov. Roy Cooper appointed 10 more appointments, including to the Coastal Resources Commission.
