In response to COVID-19, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Indian Beach and Pine Knoll Shores mayors in a joint press conference Tuesday via Zoom urged individuals to observe the governor’s stay-at-home order and discouraged visitors.
News Briefs
Deadline Extended for Beach Access Grants
The state Division of Coastal Management has extended the preapplication deadline to May 15 for local governments to apply for 2020-21 Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Grant.
Material Added to Reef Off Outer Banks
About 4,000 tons of concrete pipe are placed Monday within the perimeter of the artificial reef site, AR-165, the Outer Banks Anglers Club announced this week.
Land Trust Completes Fifth Croatan Purchase
The Coastal Land Trust announced this week its fifth acquisition in two years using a portion of the $7.3 million awarded in April 2018 as part of the Havelock bypass settlement.
Social Distancing Works to Slow Virus: Cohen
State Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen said the state is working to learn more about COVID-19.
Get Counted Wednesday on Census Day
Census Day is Wednesday, the day that determines who is counted in the 2020 census and where they are counted, and the Census Bureau is encouraging the public to to respond to the census online.
DEQ Enforcement On Case-By-Case Basis
Amid the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent rollback attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, North Carolina’s environmental enforcement actions will continue on a case-by-case basis, officials said Monday.
Cooper Prohibits Utility Disconnections
Gov. Roy Cooper signed Tuesday an executive order prohibiting utilities such as electric, gas, water and wastewater services from disconnecting those who are unable to pay because of the pandemic.
Ferries Adjust Schedules for COVID-19 Order
State ferry schedules will change beginning Tuesday as the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division responds to Gov. Roy Cooper’s statewide stay-at-home order.
Cooper: Stay at Home Order Starts Monday
Gov. Roy Cooper announced Friday afternoon an order for people in the state of North Carolina to stay at home for 30 days, effective at 5 p.m. Monday.
EPA Relaxes Enforcement Citing Pandemic
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday it will stop enforcing certain environmental laws during the COVID-19 outbreak, a move the former EPA administrator described as giving industry license to pollute.
Transportation Commission Calls for Ideas
NC FIRST is encouraging the public to submit comments by either video or online before April 14 with suggestions and ideas on future transportation investment strategies.
Marine Fisheries Offices Closed to Public
The state Division of Marine Fisheries offices are closed to the public until further notice, based on the current guidance to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.
Brunswick County Now Has COVID-19 Tests
Brunswick County now has coronavirus tests for those who think they have symptoms and their physician has determined a test is required.
Comments Sought on Terrapin Management
The state Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting until April 23 comments on two diamondback terrapin management areas in the southeast and for the Southern Regional Advisory Committee by April 6 before the April 8 teleconference meeting.
Florence Recovery Project Funding Awarded
The state Division of Water Resources has awarded $22 Million to 13 coastal towns and counties to help with recovery efforts following Hurricane Florence.
