Doug Huggett will provide temporary services to the County Shore Protection Office until a permanent replacement is found for office manager Greg Rudolph, who is retiring effective Nov. 12.
News Briefs
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.
Lingering dry weather slows flow in Neuse River
Low-flow conditions, which indicate long stretches of dry weather, can help facilitate the development of freshwater algal blooms.
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.
Carolina Long Bay offshore wind lease sale announced
The Interior Department announced Thursday a proposed lease sale for offshore wind development off North Carolina and South Carolina.
Striped mullet stock assessment peer review workshop set
The Division of Marine Fisheries is welcoming the public to listen in by phone or online to a peer review workshop webinar for striped mullet stock assessment Nov. 8-10.
NC groups receive Duke Energy grants for nature initiatives
The Nature Conservancy received $25,000 from Duke Energy Foundation to study the history of indigenous and enslaved communities on its preserves in North Carolina.
Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry to reduce runs starting Tuesday
The Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route switches Tuesday to the off-season winter schedule, with fewer daily departures from each island.
Severe storms possible Thursday night: Weather Service
National Weather Service officials warn of possible severe thunderstorms Thursday night into Friday morning in eastern North Carolina.
Currituck County roads to undergo improvements
NCDOT has awarded a nearly $4 million contract to a Raleigh-based paving company to repair more than 23 miles of roads in Currituck County.
Maritime Museum readies for first ‘Boo-Fort’ Halloween
N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort kicks off its inaugural “Boo-Fort” Halloween at 11 a.m. Friday with a talk on Maritime Myths and Legends at the museum, followed by activities at Gallants Channel Annex.
EPA releases final GenX human health toxicity assessment
The EPA released Monday its final human health toxicity assessment for GenX chemicals, which looks at the potential effects associated with oral exposure to the toxin.
Wilmington-area schools recognized for green initiatives
Federal and state education officials recognized last week UNCW, D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy and Wrightsville Beach Elementary for their green initiatives.
California family likely died from heat, not algal bloom
A California family found deceased in mid-August on a hiking trail near Yosemite National Park likely died due to extreme heat and not algal bloom, which was cited as a possible cause during the investigation.
