University of North Carolina Wilmington Chancellor Jose V. Sartarelli has announced plans to retire.
News Briefs
New Bern encourages review of redistricting maps
New Bern is asking its residents to review and provide feedback on proposed redistricting plans.
Environmental justice board asks for feedback on biogas
NCDEQ’s environmental justice advisory board is planning a listening session for the public to speak regarding biogas operations North Carolina communities.
Garden Lovers’ Weekend, plant sale ahead at Tryon Palace
The Fall Heritage Plant Sale and Garden Lovers’ Weekend are set for the second weekend in October at Tryon Palace in New Bern.
Offshore wind in NC is focus of new coalition
North Carolina environmental organizations are looking at offshore wind technology.
Dredging contract awarded to remedy high shoaling areas
The Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $3.8 million contract to an Indiana-based company for maintenance dredging of highly shoaled areas in the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.
New Hanover, Brunswick residents needed for GenX study
New Hanover and Brunswick residents 6 and older can enroll in the ongoing GenX exposure study this weekend or Oct. 15-16.
Head outdoors for annual Take A Child Outside Week
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is encouraging outdoor adventures as part of the initiative that kicks off Friday.
Carteret accepts $9.5M offer for county water system
Carteret County commissioners voted 4-3 Monday to accept an offer from a private company to purchase the county-owned water system for $9.5 million.
Lady Swan marsh cruises to benefit Coastal Federation
Lady Swan Tours is offering ecotours in the Swansboro area every Saturday and Sunday morning starting this weekend until Oct. 31.
Astronomy Night Friday at Cape Lookout National Seashore
This month’s presentation will highlight fall constellations.
Commission weighs dredging options for Hatteras Inlet
Dare County Waterways Commission grapple with managing the chronic shoaling in Hatteras Inlet’s South Ferry Channel.
Hatteras Lighthouse repair project comment period opens
A public comment period opens Friday for a proposed project to repair the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and surrounding landscape.
Rebecca Drohan is new Coastal Carolina Waterkeeper
Rebecca Drohan has been with Coastal Carolina Riverwatch since 2018, leading outreach and volunteer efforts and having organized the Crystal Coast Chapter of Ocean Friendly Establishments.
State, federal officials to give Navassa remediation updates
EPA, NCDEQ and Multistate Trust representatives are expected to discuss next week ongoing site investigations, upcoming remediation work and related contracting opportunities and redevelopment planning.
NC Sea Grant joins study on emerging contaminants
North Carolina Sea Grant is joining with Connecticut and New Hampshire Sea Grant programs to study contaminants of emerging concern in coastal and freshwater environments.
