Transportation officials expect to issue a request for proposals in February for people interested in applying for grants for charger installation.
Property insurance community roundtable set for Jan. 17
The open house and roundtable discussions with insurance specialists are scheduled for 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, at Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island.
National Park Service to close facilities ahead of cold front
The Ocracoke Campground closed at noon Monday, and all other visitor facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial will close at noon Tuesday.
Long-time aquariums employee named division director
Hap Fatzinger, who started his career with the North Carolina Aquariums more than two decades ago as a volunteer, has been named the new director.
NCDOT appoints Stroud as new engineer for Division 2
Jeremy Stroud is now division engineer for Beaufort, Carteret, Craven, Greene, Jones, Lenoir, Pamlico and Pitt counties.
Heal Our Waterways launches cost-share rebate program
The Wilmington-led initiative is offering up to $10,000 in rebates for new green infrastructure on commercial, mixed-use, and high-density residential properties and HOA common areas in Bradley and Hewletts creeks watersheds.
EMC to hear recommendations on wetland rules action
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission is set to hear recommendations Thursday on changes to the state’s wetland rules.
Coastal Habitat Protection Plan steering committee to meet
The public can listen to the meeting by computer or at a listening station in the North Carolina Department of North Carolina Environmental Quality’s Wilmington Regional Office.
NC Aquarium facilities will close to public Jan. 29-Feb. 2
North Carolina’s Fort Fisher, Pine Knoll Shores and Roanoke aquariums will close to the public for an extended period to allow staff to complete projects and enhance animal care.
Wright Brothers Memorial to host 8 fee-free days this year
The Wright Brothers National Memorial will be open to visitors at no charge on eight selected days this year.
Avian flu concerns prompt move for aquarium’s bald eagle
Maverick, N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher’s popular bald eagle, is being moved from his open-air habitat as a precaution as new cases of avian influenza are reported among eastern North Carolina wild birds.
Free screening of ‘Isabel 20’ returns to Edenton theater
Due to popular demand, “Isabel 20,” a documentary about the impacts of Hurricane Isabel on Edenton and Chowan County, is returning to the big screen at Taylor Theater.
Fisheries advisory committees scheduled to meet in January
North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission committees will meet in January to discuss various fisheries topics including striped mullet and eastern oyster management plans, and seagrass protection.
State asks for EPA grant project ideas for reducing pollution
NCDEQ officials are asking for ideas from low-income, disadvantaged communities and communities experiencing environmental justice concerns to help guide its application for the federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant.
Brice’s Creek Nature Preserve to become nature park
The 172-acre Brice’s Creek Nature Preserve in New Bern the Coastal Land Trust transferred to Craven County this week is to become the county’s second public nature park.
Fisheries ask public to report any cold-stunned seatrout
Though no cold-stun events have been reported so far this season, officials say conditions in the coming weeks could affect spotted seatrout in coastal rivers and creeks.
