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News Briefs
State’s newspaper association lauds public records bills
The North Carolina Press Association announced its support Thursday for a bill to amend the North Carolina Constitution with language that preserves the public’s right to access government meetings and records.
2 Outer Banks sites celebrate 50 years as national landmarks
Nags Head Woods Preserve and Jockey’s Ridge State Park are among the six North Carolina sites celebrating in 2024 50 years of National Natural Landmarks designation.
Public can adopt a beach at Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Groups must commit to four cleanups of each 2-mile section of beach per year under the new program.
Catch a wave at Museum of the Albemarle’s new exhibit
“Where the Waves Break: Surfing in Northeastern North Carolina” opens July 13 at the northeast regional history museum.
State-chosen resilience projects to receive $30 million
Ten resiliency projects on the coast have been selected for funding through the 2023 Disaster Relief and Mitigation Fund.
Maritime Day Saturday to feature sailboat rides, live music
Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy sailboat rides, live music, yard games and more Saturday during the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort’s Maritime Day at Gallants Channel.
Governor proclaims June 3-7 PFAS Awareness Week
PFAS Awareness Week marks the seventh anniversary of the public learning about the presence of these chemicals that are linked to health effects in the Cape Fear River.
Public beach safety focus of June 27 hybrid meeting
A diverse group of emergency managers, social and physical scientists, first responders and other public safety representatives and media representatives have been invited to discuss public safety and to collaborate on future strategies.
Commission to vote on mandatory harvest reporting rules
The Marine Fisheries Commission will meet by web conference June 6 to vote on the final adoption of temporary rules to implement mandatory harvest reporting requirements.
Tyrrell County, Hammocks Beach projects town halls set
The public meetings scheduled for June 11 in Columbia and June 12 in Swansboro will focus on the archaeological discoveries uncovered at Scuppernong River Dedicated Nature Reserve, Alligator River Game Lands, both in Tyrrell County, and Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro.
Proposed mobile home insurance hikes hearing April 2025
The state Department of Insurance has set a hearing for April 2025 in Raleigh on the N.C. Rate Bureau’s requested increase of 49.9% and 82.9% for two types of mobile home policies.
Cape Lookout dredging, beach nourishment work complete
The channel between Harkers Island and the lighthouse has been widened to 100 feet with depths of 7 to 9 feet, and the sand was used to renourish the beach in front of the lighthouse.
Tshombe Selby to return to Manteo for Juneteenth concert
The professional opera singer is returning to his hometown of Manteo to perform at the fourth annual Juneteenth free concert June 19 at Pea Island Cookhouse Museum.
CRC member Hennessy threatens to sue Dare candidate
Jordan Hennessy, a member of the state Coastal Resources Commission has threatened to sue Dare County Board of Commissioners candidate Katie Morgan for defamation.
Commission votes on broader look at seagrass protections
The Marine Fisheries Commission voted to have the Division of Marine Fisheries take a broader look at protecting submerged aquatic vegetation.
