Dare County commissioners have entered into a contract for beach nourishment projects in Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills.
News Briefs
NCDOT highlights several 2021 transportation projects
The North Carolina Department of Transportation was nationally recognized for the Marc Basnight Bridge and completed several projects along the coast in 2021.
NCDEQ provides review of 2021 actions
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Elizabeth S. Biser said that NCDEQ is committed to protecting the resources and people of the state.
Coastal Federation reflects on 2021 accomplishments
Through a variety of programs and partnerships, the nonprofit conservation organization focuses on clean coastal waters and habitats, advocating to protect the coast, and teaches and informs people about the coast and what they can do to protect it.
Dare library to highlight women inventors with exhibit
Dare County Library’s Kill Devil Hills and Manteo locations will host in January and February a Smithsonian Institution poster exhibit focusing on the history and accomplishments of women inventors.
Carteret in permitting process for new boat launch facility
Carteret County is in the permitting process for a new boat launching facility with 170 parking spaces and six boat ramps planned off Highway 24 in Ocean.
Repairs underway to fix damaged Rodanthe Pier
While the Rodanthe Pier is closed for the winter, work is taking place to repair the damage from a November storm.
State submits plan to spend remaining VW Settlement funds
NCDEQ’s Division of Air Quality has submitted its Volkswagen Mitigation Plan to the trustee detailing how the state will invest the remaining $68 million of its share.
2 ferry routes modified due to COVID-19 cases, exposures
Currituck-Knotts Island and Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry routes are on a modified schedule this week due to COVID-19 cases and exposures among the staff.
Carteret hires next shore protection office manager
Carteret County has hired Division of Coastal Management staffer Ryan Davenport to serve as next shore protection office manager.
Sams sworn in as National Park Service director
Charles “Chuck” F. Sams III was sworn in Dec. 16 as director of the National Park Service by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland.
Hearing on 14 proposed Carteret shellfish leases Feb. 8
An online public hearing on 14 proposed shellfish leases in Carteret County is set for Feb. 8.
Treatments planned to address invasive gypsy moths
Gypsy moths have been found in new locations along the Outer Banks, with the state planning to treat the affected areas in late spring 2022.
Onslow shellfish lease proposals hearing Jan. 27
A public hearing is set for Jan. 27 on eight proposed shellfish leases in Onslow County waters.
State seeks comment on water infrastructure spending plan
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is accepting comments on a proposed plan to fund drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure.
Coastal county, 2 towns selected for revitalization grants
Craven County, Windsor and Edenton have been selected for grants to help improve housing and infrastructure for low- to moderate-income residents.
