A quasi-judicial hearing is being held 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Plymouth and livestreamed for a setback variance on a previously approved solar project in Washington County.
News Briefs
NCORR Offers Disaster Relief, Asks for Input
The state Office of Recovery and Resiliency opened Monday an application period for eligible homeowners who suffered damage from hurricanes Matthew and Florence and is looking for feedback on proposed amendments for disaster recovery fund spending plans.
Input Sought on CARES Act Fisheries Plan
The Division of Marine Fisheries is asking for public comments on the draft spending plan for $5.4 million in federal relief provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.
NCDOT to Increase Hatteras Ferry Service
NCDOT Ferry Division is increasing daily departures starting Tuesday from 36 to 52 on its Hatteras-Ocracoke route in order to meet higher summer travel demand.
Kitty Hawk, KDH OK Nourishment Contract
Two of the four Dare County municipalities expected to partner on a 2022 beach nourishment project have given the go-ahead to move forward with the critical design and permitting steps needed prior bidding and construction of the project.
Park Service Seeks Lessee for Avon Pier
The National Park Service is accepting proposals to lease Avon Fishing Pier and pier house so that the 55-year-old facility can remain open to the public.
Halt Expanding Offshore Drilling: Scientists
More than 100 scientists sent a letter Monday on World Oceans Day urging President Trump and Congress to halt the expansion of offshore drilling and warns of the potential catastrophic impacts.
Striped Bass Report Review To Go Online
Staff with the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a workshop by webinar June 16-17 with scientists who are continuing the peer review of a draft assessment of the Albemarle-Roanoke striped bass stock.
Circle Hooks Required For Shark Fishing
Recreational anglers will be required to use circle hooks when fishing for sharks with natural bait in state waters beginning June 22.
Southern Shores Seeks Input On Project
Ahead of a planned public hearing on the matter, town officials in Southern Shores are asking for public input on a proposed beach renourishment project in 2022.
EJ Board to Discuss Atlantic Coast Pipeline
The state Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Board will discuss Thursday concerns regarding the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
Cooper Establishes New Equity Task Force
The Cooper administration announced Thursday a new executive order to address the social, environmental, economic and health disparities in communities of color that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wildlife Commission Names Ingram Director
Maj. Cam Ingram, who has more than 20 years at the Wildlife Resources Commission, has been selected to succeed Gordon Meyers at the state agency’s executive director.
USCG Waste Permit Hearing June 11
A public hearing on issuing a hazardous waste draft renewal operating permit for the U.S. Coast Guard Base in Elizabeth City is June 11 in the Pasquotank County Courthouse.
NC Seafood Featured in New Poster Series
North Carolina Sea Grant has released a new series of downloadable seafood posters designed for retailers that showcase kitchen-tested recipes from Mariner’s Menu, the program’s seafood recipe and resources site.
CRC to Hear Variances, Rulemaking Petition
The Coastal Resources Commission will hear during its June meeting variance requests for nonconforming sandbags on Ocracoke, pier width rule in Brunswick County and oceanfront setback in Nags Head.
