Two divisions under DEQ have been been awarded funds for coastal community resilience, install living shorelines and low-impact stormwater retrofits.
Wright Brothers Memorial to celebrate 120th year of flight
Entrance fees for Wright Brothers National Memorial are waived Dec. 17 as part of the celebration of the 120th anniversary of the first heavier-than-air, controlled, powered flight.
Moores Creek to celebrate ‘Christmas in the Colonies’
Scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 16, at the park in Pender County, staff, volunteers, and other living historians will be offering a variety of programs and demonstrations focused on the celebration of Christmas in the 18th century.
Coastal Federation recognized for its fiscal stewardship
Charity Navigator has recognized the North Carolina Coastal Federation with its highest four-star rating, awarding it an outstanding overall score of 100%.
Sand nourishment to begin in Wrightsville Beach
Wrightsville Beach’s long-awaited beach renourishment project is expected to get underway this week.
Chemours directed to sample more private wells
More than 14,000 additional private water wells in a four-county area in southeastern North Carolina may qualify for PFAS testing.
Thomas ‘Fountain’ Odom, former state senator, dies at 85
Odom served 14 years in the North Carolina Senate and championed legislation that established the Clean Water Management Trust Fund, now known as the North Carolina Land & Water Fund.
Proposed Pender County shellfish leases hearing Jan. 31
The public hearing at the Surf City Municipal Complex is on two proposed leases.
Grant a step toward possible second maintenance facility
The Ferry Division announced its recent receipt of a federal grant to study the possibility of building a second site to service the fleet.
Navassa site cleanup job, training opportunities on agenda
Federal and state officials are to discuss Thursday the upcoming cleanup of part of the Navassa Superfund site as well as hiring and training opportunities for residents and businesses.
Repairs to Cape Fear Memorial Bridge deck set to begin
Eastbound lanes heading into Wilmington are anticipated to close as early as Jan. 3, officials say.
Secretaries’ science board to hear PFAS toxicology summary
The Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board will hear during its meeting Wednesday in Raleigh a toxicology summary for PFAS and updates on recent studies for the long-lasting chemicals.
Morris Landing dock to showcase new materials, state code
The new state construction requirements to be featured at the Holly Ridge site are meant to ensure that docks and piers are built to a stronger standard to prevent storm debris and reduce cleanup and repairs after storms.
Coastal NC projects selected for $7M in federal grants
Money for the five efforts here is part of $144 million for projects that enhance the resilience of coastal communities and improve habitat for fish and wildlife in 31 states and U.S. territories.
EPA pulls plug on previously approved GenX imports
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reversed its approval for Chemours to import GenX into North Carolina.
Lookout announces new chief of visitor, resource protection
Nick Pulfer has been selected to serve as the new chief of visitor and resource protection for the Cape Lookout National Seashore.
