Four of the six counties elevated from moderate to severe drought conditions following months of below-average rainfall are on the coast.
News Briefs
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.
State seeks input on COVID-19 fisheries relief draft plan
The state Division of Marine Fisheries is looking for input from the public on a draft spending plan for federal COVID-19 fisheries relief.
NC, FEMA to acquire 31 flood-prone properties in Pender
The state and FEMA approved $6.5 million to acquire 31 flood-prone properties in Pender County that will be converted to open space.
Groups petition state to limit carbon dioxide pollution
The state Environmental Management Commission’s air quality committee will have a special meeting June 15 to consider a rule to limit carbon dioxide pollution from the electric power sector in North Carolina.
Secretaries’ Science Board to discuss PFAS research
N.C. Secretaries’ Science Advisory Board will continue during its next meeting at 10 a.m. June 7 a discussion on PFAS research and grouping strategies.
Adopt a sea turtle nest this season at Cape Hatteras
Supporters can symbolically adopt a sea turtle nest this nesting season at Cape Hatteras National Seashore for a donation of $100.
Farmed oysters surpass wild harvest for first time
New research indicates that wild harvests have declined and cultivated oysters now represent more than half of the total economic impact of shellfish in the state.
Dare urges getting reentry permits for hurricane season
Dare County Emergency Management encourages residents, nonresident property owners and business owners to obtain a 2021 reentry permit.
