Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the Army Corps of Engineers are partnering to increase renewable energy production and help meet the Biden administration’s commitment to offshore wind.
News Briefs
Virtual, in-person hurricane preparedness forum June 21
Dare County Emergency Management Director Drew Pearson and National Weather Service meteorologist Erik Heden are expected to share information on preparedness actions and the latest weather service forecast products.
Forum to cover latest research on microplastics on the coast
North Carolina Coastal Federation is hosting July 15 a virtual forum on the latest microplastics research.
Task force subcommittee to talk NC 12 concerns
The N.C.12 task force subcommittee is set this week to discuss issues with highway and transportation facilities in Dare and Hyde counties.
Photo contest honors Foundation for Shackleford Horses
The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center is honoring the 25th anniversary of the Foundation for Shackleford Horses with a photo contest and exhibition this summer.
Park service names Meaghan Johnson chief for eastern NC
Johnson manages the natural and cultural resource and research programs for the five national park units on the North Carolina coast.
Agencies to reverse rollback of water quality protections
The Environmental Protection Agency and Department of the Army said Wednesday they will move to reverse Trump-era changes to the definition of “waters of the United States” under the Clean Water Act.
New task force formed to tackle NC 12 ‘hot spots’
A new task force has been formed to address problem areas on N.C. 12, especially on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands.
Morehead City port set to export creosote-treated wood
A projected 20,000 metric tons of chipped railroad ties are to be exported in what is being called a “test shipment” to Honduras in the coming days.
Waldroup named Cape Fear Public Utility Authority director
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Board has named Kenneth Waldroup as executive director.
Leaders program to highlight resiliency, economic growth
Homegrown Leaders training for eastern North Carolinians is July 20-22 in New Bern.
Dare commissioners set tax plan for Avon beach project
The action creates two municipal service districts in Avon that will be taxed to help foot the bill of a $12.68 million beach nourishment project.
Rodanthe bridge to open late 2021 or early 2022
NCDOT expects the 2.4 mile-long “jug handle” bridge to open in late 2021 or early 2022.
Drive with caution on rain-soaked NC 12 in Dare County
NCDOT is urging motorists traveling along N.C. 12 south of the Marc Basnight Bridge in Dare County to drive carefully because of standing water.
Navassa timeline updates to be presented June 23
The public will have opportunities — in person and online — to ask officials questions regarding the Kerr-McGee Superfund Site in Navassa later this month, along with a community meeting and separate contractor information session.
4 coastal counties experiencing severe drought conditions
Four of the six counties elevated from moderate to severe drought conditions following months of below-average rainfall are on the coast.
