Lewis, who joined Coastal Carolina Riverwatch earlier this summer, has a master’s in coastal and ocean policy from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Ceremony postponed for Bodie Island Lighthouse’s 150th
Update Sept. 27: The event to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first lighting Oct. 1 of the Bodie Island Lighthouse is postponed due to the potential for heavy rainfall and flooding late this week. A new date and time for the event will be announced in the coming weeks, officials said.
Emissions inspection requirement to end in Onslow County
As of Nov. 1, Onslow will be one of the many counties in North Carolina where vehicle emissions testing is no longer required.
New Hanover to highlight pollinators with BioBlitz events
The free, family friendly events are scheduled for Sunday at Cape Fear Museum Park and again Sept. 25 at Smith Creek Park.
Public housing funds awarded to hurricane-impacted areas
Wilmington Housing Authority has been awarded $2.03 million to repair or replace damaged rental units or build new ones in safer locations with a lower risk of flooding.
3 ferry routes to switch Tuesday to off-season schedules
The Southport-Fort Fisher, Swan Quarter-Ocracoke, and Cedar Island-Ocracoke ferry routes are affected.
Coastal commission to discuss imperiled beach houses
Proposed action would include new rules for septic tank siting and repairs on ocean beaches.
Eligible students may apply for 2 STEM scholarships
Undergraduate students from underrepresented and underserved populations pursuing STEM-related careers are eligible for funding through North Carolina Space Grant.
Division to address striped mullet stock with amendment
Division of Marine Fisheries staff are developing an amendment to the state Striped Mullet Fishery Management Plan and are asking for public input.
Corps begins new look at Surf City’s 50-year beach plan
The Corps is reevaluating the Topsail Island town’s proposed 50-year federal project now that North Topsail Beach has backed out of the partnership.
State seeks comment on oil refinery facility permit rules
There are no active oil refinery facilities in the state and NCDEQ has not received any applications for proposed oil refinery facilities at this time, officials said.
Living history program to show NC coast during WWII
A Living History Day about World War II and its impact on the coast will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 at the N.C. Maritime Museum on Moore Street in downtown Southport.
Workshop set on Cape Fear regional resilience project
The project is to identify ways to help communities in Columbus, Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties prepare for and recover from natural disasters and climate hazards.
NC parks, recreation projects to get $17M in funding
Of the 39 grant awards for public park and recreation projects through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, 12 are on the coast.
State asks anglers to donate flounder carcasses for research
This year’s recreational flounder season will open at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, and close at 11:59 p.m. Sept. 30 for both the recreational hook-and-line and gig fisheries.
Rules Review Commission meets Sept. 15
The meeting is in Raleigh with limited capacity, but the public can attend online or listen by phone.
