The ESPN Salute Service Veterans Day Sports Center Special will include a segment about Solomon Ashby III, a 4th-class cadet and defensive lineman with the U.S. Coast Guard Academy football team.
New Hanover County bridge to be demolished, replaced
The demolition of the damaged Smith Creek span permanently closed since May is set to begin Monday.
Coastal storm to bring flooding, strong winds, heavy rain
N.C. 12, the Outer Banks’ major highway, could become impassible over the weekend from ocean overwash as a coastal low moves along the coast.
High winds force Pamlico Sound ferry runs to be canceled
Other state ferry schedules could be affected this weekend because of an expected strong storm with heavy rain and winds.
DEQ needs input on new animal waste management permit
NCDEQ is asking for input on the new animal waste management digester system general permits.
Cooper announces appointments to state boards
Gov. Roy Cooper has named longtime environmental attorney Robin W. Smith to chair the Environmental Management Commission, part of a spate of appointments to state boards and commissions announced Wednesday.
King Tides Project needs your photos of extreme tides
North Carolina King Tides Project researchers need your photos of the extreme high and low tides, called king tides, expected on the coast through Tuesday.
Wildlife Commission’s Green Growth Toolbox series to begin
The North Carolina Wildlife Commission is offering a free webinar series on tools for local governments to conserve wildlife and natural resources during growth.
State to force Chemours to test downstream wells for PFAS
NCDEQ has issued two new actions for Chemours related to the GenX/PFAS contamination downstream from its Fayetteville Works facility.
FEMA seeks comment on National Flood Insurance Program
FEMA is calling for feedback on the program’s management and impacts on threatened and endangered species and their habitats.
Lifetime Sportsman license fee lowered for older residents
Residents aged 50-69 can now purchase at half price a Lifetime Sportsman license and a Lifetime Unified Sportsman license.
CRC to vote on Coastal Habitat Protection Plan
The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission meets Nov. 10 to consider public comments and approval of the 2021 draft Coastal Habitat Protection Plan amendment.
Fisheries Commission to vote on Habitat Protection Plan
The Marine Fisheries Commission is set to consider the draft amendment to the state Coastal Habitat Protection Plan when the board meets this month in Emerald Isle.
NCDOT asks public for feedback to improve service
NCDOT is asking the public to fill out a 15-minute survey on the agency’s performance and ways to improve service.
State commits to 1,000 housing units in hurricane-hit areas
The state has committed to fund more than 1,000 new affordable housing units in areas hit by hurricanes Matthew and Florence, including southeastern coastal counties.
UNCW, Coastal Land Trust among EEG grant recipients
Attorney General Josh Stein announced Thursday that UNCW and the Coastal Land Trust are among the 27 recipients of this year’s Environmental Enhancement grant from the North Carolina Department of Justice.