The state issued this week a time-limited modification to Ecolab Inc., a log fumigation facility at N.C. Port at Wilmington, to alleviate congestion at the port.
Body found on Core Banks after coastal storm
A cause of death has yet to be determined for Gregory L. Miller of Durham, whose body washed up on the north end of South Core Banks Monday following the coastal storm that hit over the weekend and snarled transportation along the Outer Banks through Tuesday.
Deadline for community collaboration grants Feb. 4
The grant program requires a collaborative research approach pairing community stakeholders and academic experts to address priority coastal issues that align with Sea Grant’s mission and strategic plan.
‘Mullet blow,’ ‘king tides’ join forces for nasty weekend
A coastal low-pressure system with wind gusts up to 60 mph combined with extreme high tides over the weekend to inundate highways and roadways, residential, commercial and natural areas along the North Carolina coast.
Secretary’s EJ Board to meet virtually Nov. 30
The public can participate online or by phone, and a public comment period is planned.
NC program needs help cataloging birds this winter
Birders can contribute to the NC Bird Atlas, a log of all bird species, by sharing their sightings on eBird, an online resource for observation data.
Support the Ocracoke herd through ‘Adopt A Pony’ program
Outer Banks Forever is supporting the Ocracoke herd through symbolic adoption program to help pay for their ongoing care and feeding.
ESPN special to feature Pea Island Station, keeper’s scion
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.
