The North Carolina Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bill that includes a provision to protect Jockey’s Ridge.
News Briefs
Marine Fisheries Commission set to give final OK to 20 rules
The commission, when it meets in Beaufort this month, is set to consider the remaining 20 of more than 100 rules up for readoption.
Umstead Bridge to close to all traffic June 3 for restoration
Also known as the Old Manns Harbor Bridge, the 69-year-old bridge over Croatan Sound is to close June 3 for an estimated six months as part of the $33 million restoration project.
Coast Guard notes life vest’s role in 70-year-old’s rescue
After a successful multi-agency search Monday near Nags Head, the Coast Guard is reminding boaters to wear personal flotation.
Climate change and health subject of next science talk
Dr. Alex Hodges, a clinical professor in ECU’s college of nursing, will present “Ready for Change: Building Effective Climate Readiness” at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 23, in the Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese.
Air permit reclassifies Wilmington terminal to major source
While emissions will not increase, state air quality officials say a change in ownership of the former Buckeye gasoline and fuel oil terminal on Front Street means more frequent inspections and more stringent reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Park Service seeks public input on managing Ocracoke herd
Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials are looking for comments on the development of management plan for the horses under its care on Ocracoke Island.
Interim no more: Jed Dixon becomes Ferry Division director
The Manteo resident, who has been with the state Ferry Division for 21 years and interim director since August, officially assumed the top post Friday.
Two Wilmington firms score state grants to curb emissions
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has announced Mobile Source Emissions Reduction Grants totaling $1.11 million, including awards to Waste Management and Southeast Crescent Shipping Co. of New Hanover County.
Public may submit comments on draft sea level rise update
Comments are being accepted until July 3 on the annual review of new and significant scientific literature and studies that address the local, state and. regional implications of sea level rise.
State’s flood warning system for roads wins national award
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s advance-detection warning system is a winner of the 2024 Environmental Excellence Award presented by the Federal Highway Administration.
‘King Mackerel & the Blues are Running’ later this month
The Coastal Cohorts are getting back together for a special reunion tour they’re calling “39 and Holding” of their show that celebrates life on the Carolina coast.
Endangered red wolf killed by vehicle on US 64 in East Lake
This is the fourth death of an endangered eastern red wolf in the past 10 months, according to the Center for Biological Diversity.
Cooper sets $148M aside for environment in FY 25 budget
The Cooper administration has recommended more than $148 million go toward conservation and resiliency in his proposed fiscal 2025 budget released last week.
Outer Banks group begins Adopt a Sea Turtle Nest program
For a donation of $100 or more to the nonprofit Outer Banks Forever, supporters can symbolically adopt a sea turtle nest at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Hog waste spill prompts advisory for part of Swift Creek
The Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources staff were alerted Tuesday to animal waste in ditches from an unknown source later identified as St. John Farm in Grifton.
