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.
News Briefs
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.
Beaufort County Gets $1.6M to buy flood-prone properties
Beaufort County has been approved for more than $1.6 million to acquire, demolish and remove 19 residential structures in Washington that were flooded after Hurricane Florence in 2018.
Maritime Day returns to Beaufort waterfront June 12
Prepare to see pirates, sail and a celebration of all things nautical during Maritime Day in Beaufort.
Public comment opens for shrimp fishery management plan
The state Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting comments until June 30 on proposed shrimp fishery management plan changes.
State seeks feedback on $34.6M mitigation plan
The North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency is asking for public feedback on spending $34.6 million in Community Development Block Grant Mitigation funds.
Prepare now for Atlantic hurricane season: FEMA
FEMA reminds coastal residents to be prepared as the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season begins Tuesday.
Fence added to protect Salvo Community Cemetery
New fencing has been installed to protect the historic Salvo Community Cemetery
Officials, leaders to discuss future of offshore exploration
Two eastern North Carolina officials are expected to join a national roundtable discussion Tuesday on the future offshore oil and gas drilling.
Virtual Rodanthe bridge project update set for Thursday
Transportation officials are set to host an online meeting to update the public on the ongoing Rodanthe “jug handle” bridge project.
