The North Carolina Department of Transportation awarded a contract to a state-based construction company to replace two bridges in Craven County.
News Briefs
Highway Program Moves to Save Black Lives
The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program is highlighting the need to protect black lives behind the wheel by hosting a virtual talking session with local and state leaders.
Rodanthe Bridge Project Update Planned
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is set to host an online meeting March 4 to give updates on the Rodanthe “Jug Handle” bridge project.
State EJ Board Meeting Set for Monday
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Secretary’s Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will meet online from 3-5 p.m. Monday for a panel discussion on public participation, engagement and outreach.
Coast Guard Seeks Owner of Lost Kayak
The Coast Guard is looking for the owner of a blue, Lifetime Wave kayak found Tuesday on the south end of Masonboro Island.
Severe Tornado Leaves Path of Destruction
The National Weather Service said the tornado that struck southwestern Brunswick County late Monday caused three fatalities and reached wind speeds of up to 160 mph.
Climate Change Interagency Council to Meet
The N.C. Climate Change Interagency Council will meet online at 10 a.m. Feb. 24 for updates on state building energy efficiency progress and transportation electrification efforts.
DEQ Accepting Water Quality Grant Proposals
Grant applications for projects to restore impaired and and polluted state waters will be accepted until midnight May 4.
Cooper Nominates Delli-Gatti for DEQ Post
Gov. Roy Cooper has named Dionne Delli-Gatti as his appointee to replace EPA nominee Michael Regan as the state’s environmental secretary.
Volunteers Needed for Eastern NC Cleanups
Cleanups of roadsides, beaches and parks are planned for March 13 in Carteret County and May 8 for the whole of eastern North Carolina.
Potential Tornado Causes 3 Deaths
Brunswick County confirmed three fatalities and 10 injuries associated with a potential tornado Tuesday morning in the Ocean Isle Beach area, the south end of the county.
Panel Eyes Shellfish Lease Acreage Limits
The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission, when it meets Feb. 25-26, is expected to consider limits on shellfish lease acreage in high-use areas.
Toxics Release Inventory Now in Spanish
The Environmental Protection Agency has launched a Spanish version of the Toxics Release Inventory website to expand access to environmental information.
Inventario de Emisiones Tóxicas está disponible en español
La EPA publicó una versión en español del sitio web del Inventario de Emisiones Tóxicas.
Cape Hatteras Opens New Access Parking
Cape Hatteras National Seashore recently opened a new beach access parking area on the oceanside of N.C. 12 between the villages of Avon and Salvo.
Transportation Planning Group Elects Officers
The Cape Fear RPO Transportation Advisory Committee has reelected Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams as chair and Whiteville Mayor Terry Mann as vice chair.
