The tarp giveaway program is part of Carteret County government’s “Secure Your Load” campaign designed to help combat roadside litter and cut down litter in proximity to Carteret County convenience sites.
Preparedness key to storm impact recovery: NOAA, FEMA
Federal officials are highlighting the importance of getting prepared now, ahead of hurricane season, which begins June 1.
Secretaries’ Science Board to discuss PFAS and aquatic life
During the meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, the state Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board will review the EPA’s draft document on the effects of PFOA and PFOS on aquatic life and hear a presentation on PFAS specific to North Carolina.
NCSciFest to kick off monthlong series of STEM events
Several of the 800 events planned for the statewide 13th annual North Carolina Science Festival April 1-30 will take place on the coast.
DOT allows more time to apply for internships, fellowships
The deadline for the historically Black colleges and universities internship and fellowship programs has been extended to April 12.
Bodie Island Lighthouse to open for climbing season
While Bodie Island Lighthouse will be open for visitors to climb starting April 26, it is unlikely Cape Hatteras Lighthouse will have a climbing season this year due to restoration efforts, officials said.
Protect against tick- and mosquito-borne diseases: NCDHHS
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is launching its annual “Fight the Bite” campaign to educate the public about the dangers of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases.
Onslow home to NC’s largest battery energy storage system
The largest battery energy storage system in the state is in Onslow County and will operate alongside an existing solar facility on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Duke Energy announced Thursday.
New Hanover now accepting new materials for recycling
New Hanover County Recycling and Solid Waste now will accept paper-based items like to-go cups and No. 5 plastic containers that hold shampoo and soap.
Marine Fisheries Commission advisory committees to meet
The advisory committees to the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission are expected to meet in April to discuss various fisheries topics.
CFPUA sues to stop Chemours, DuPont from restructuring
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority filed Friday a lawsuit to prevent the companies responsible for contaminating the Cape Fear River with “forever chemicals” from financial restructuring to avoid liability.
Public beach access improvement proposals due April 28
The state Division of Coastal Management is accepting proposals for a program that matching funds to local governments in 20 coastal counties to construct low-cost public access facilities.
Coastal communities to receive grants for resilience planning
NCDEQ’s Division of Coastal Management plans to award a total of $1.1 million to 15 communities for assistance with risk assessment and resilience planning.
DOT warns of heavy smoke from wildfire in northeast NC
Drivers have reported heavy pockets of smoke in Tyrrell, Hertford and Gates counties, and moderate smoke in Currituck and Camden counties.
Wetlands restoration focus of next ‘Science on the Sound’ talk
“Coastal Wetlands in a Changing World: Life, Loss and Restoration in Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary in Corolla and the Florida Everglades” is set for 6 p.m. Thursday at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus in Wanchese.
Public chooses names for Fort Fisher aquarium’s otter pups
The public overwhelmingly chose the names Gemma, Kai and Ren for the three Asian small-clawed otter pups born Jan. 31 at N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher.
