Top elected officials in New Hanover and Brunswick counties have issued blistering criticisms of Chemours’ recent television ads touting the chemical company’s environmental record.
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Groups revive lawsuit against EPA over Chemours’ pollution
The groups say the Environmental Protection Agency refuses to hold Chemours accountable by requiring the company to pay for epidemiological studies in the Cape Fear region.
‘Run the Rodanthe’ bridge before it opens to traffic
The 5-mile and 5K race is tentatively set for March 5, depending on when the “jug-handle” bridge officially opens. As of Feb. 18, the registration for the event is full.
Carolina Beach dune restoration set for Saturday
Cape Fear Surfrider Foundation is hosting its eighth annual dune restoration effort in Carolina Beach.
Duck expects beach nourishment project to begin in August
The schedule is tentative and subject to various factors, including weather conditions and other delays.
Board to discuss water rulemaking, EPA’s PFAS decisions
The state Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board is set to meet next week to hear about the ground, surface and drinking water rulemaking processes as well as recent EPA action regarding PFAS.
Jockey’s Ridge most visited as NC parks shatter records
North Carolina state parks and recreation areas saw 22.8 million visitors last year, 3 million more than in 2020.
Beachgoers asked to look out for cold-stunned sea turtles
Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials are asking residents and visitors to keep an eye out for cold-stunned turtles.
Ferry Division to host first of four job fairs this week
The state Ferry Division is hosting four job fairs in eastern North Carolina in the coming weeks.
State evaluating BOEM’s proposed offshore wind leases
The state is asking for feedback on the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s proposal to issue up to three commercial offshore wind energy leases in the Wilmington area.
Bill would delay NC primaries until June
Republicans say delaying primaries further will avoid confusing voters. Democrats warn of interfering before Supreme Court hears challenge to maps.
New bridge, dredge, beach nourishment ahead for Dare
Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bob Woodard highlighted last year’s projects and outlined what’s to come in the year ahead Wednesday during the annual State of the County.
‘Don’t let your guard down’ as storm moves in: Officials
National Weather Service and state officials warn residents that significant ice and freezing rain are expected Friday evening into Saturday morning.
Comment period open on proposed paper company project
NCDEQ’s Division of Air Quality is seeking until Feb. 19 public comment on a draft permit modification for the Domtar Paper Co. facility near Plymouth.
NC braces for possible ice, sleet, snow this weekend
Significant ice amounts are expected between Thursday and Saturday in eastern North Carolina that could cause power outages and make traveling dangerous to nearly impossible.
All ferry runs before 7 a.m. Friday canceled due to weather
The delay will allow NCDOT ferry and road crews to check roads and ferry ramps for snow and ice conditions.
