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News Briefs
Legislature Passes Regulatory, Funding Bills
During a session that stretched into the early morning hours Friday, state lawmakers approved a number of bills with coastal, environmental and funding provisions before adjourning with plans to come back in September.
Carteret Big Sweep Looking for Volunteers
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Carteret Big Sweep has been having a difficult time recruiting volunteers and the volunteer litter program needs students to join in the effort.
NTB Offers Gilbride Full-Time Manager Job
The North Topsail Beach Board of Aldermen on Wednesday agreed to offer the town manager position to David Gilbride, who’s now serving as interim manager.
NC Stays in Phase 2, Masks Required: Cooper
Face masks are required statewide and North Carolina will remain in Safer at Home Phase 2 for three more weeks because of concerning trends of COVID-19 spread, the Cooper administration announced Wednesday.
NC Water Infrastructure Committee to Meet
The state Water Infrastructure Authority’s Viable Utility Reserve Committee will meet remotely at 10:30 a.m.Thursday to hear legislative and educational updates.
Mattamuskeet Plan Advances to Next Phase
The state-approved plan to improve water quality Lake Mattamuskeet and address flooding problems in the surrounding areas has moved to the engineering phase.
Landscaping Guide Features Native Plants
A new set of 10 landscaping design templates featuring coastal native plants is now available online through N.C. Sea Grant’s Coastal Landscapes Initiative.
Low-Impact Development Virtual Workshop Set
A virtual workshop for real estate professionals on low-impact development basics for water quality protection will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 14.
North Topsail Beach to Hold Special Meeting
North Topsail Beach Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting that includes a closed session to discuss a personnel matter Wednesday in the town’s North-End Fire Station.
Bill to Restart Passenger Ferry Runs Approved
A bill advancing this week in Raleigh directs the state Department of Transportation to use $1.1 million in contingency money from last year to restart the passenger ferry service between Hatteras and Ocracoke.
Park Service OKs Oregon Inlet Dredge Plan
The National Park Service has approved a plan to issue Dare County a special use permit to use a privately owned hopper dredge for maintenance dredging in Oregon Inlet.
Chemours Cited for Improper Waste Disposal
NCDEQ has issued a notice of violation and intent to enforce to the Chemours Co. for failure to ensure proper waste disposal from its Fayetteville Works facility.
Bolivia Facility Reports COVID-19 Outbreak
A congregate living facility in Brunswick County has met the state’s standard for an outbreak of COVID-19 with 17 residents and seven employees having tested positive.
Living Shorelines Open House Goes Online
Property owners can join the North Carolina Coastal Federation for a virtual open house July 8 to chat with area professionals and contractors to learn more about building a living shoreline.
Commercial Flounder Season Announced
Division of Marine Fisheries Director Steve Murphey has announced the 2020 commercial flounder seasons for North Carolina.
