Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that 23 healthcare providers affected by Hurricane Florence will receive funds for disaster preparedness through the state Department of Health and Human Services Office of Rural Health.
News Briefs
OBX Chamber Receives Clean Energy Award
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce received statewide recognition for excellence in clean energy economic development leadership with an award presented during the fifth annual N.C. Clean Energy Champions Luncheon in Greensboro.
Tugboat That Struck Bridge Leaking Fuel
The Coast Guard said the tugboat that struck the Bonner Bridge Sunday is leaking diesel fuel as efforts to contain the leak and salvage the vessel are underway.
Standing Water, Sand Remain on N.C.12
Standing water and sand remained on portions of N.C. Highway 12 Monday that were affected by ocean overwash from the nor’easter that hit this weekend eastern North Carolina.
Hearing Set on Mining Permit Application
NCDEQs Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources is looking for feedback on a permit application for a fill dirt and sand mining operation off Crump Farm Road in Craven County.
Governor Recognizes America Recycles Day
Gov. Roy Cooper proclaimed that Friday is America Recycles Day in North Carolina, an initiative of Keep America Beautiful and the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting recycling.
America Recycles Day is Friday
Brunswick County is recognizing America Recycles Day Friday by reminding residents to recycle correctly year round.
NCDOT Warns of Possible Travel Hazards
NCDOT officials urge motorists in eastern North Carolina that the storm expected to hit this weekend may affect travel on N.C. 12 on the Outer Banks and cause flooding in some coastal areas.
CRC to Consider New Port Inlet Strategies
The Coastal Resources Commission is set to consider next week new management plans for inlets at the two state ports, allowing increased use of sandbags and other shoreline hardening to address erosion.
National Wildlife Refuges Topic of Next Talk
The supervisory wildlife biologist will highlight the research and education programs at two northeastern North Carolina refuges during the Nov. 21 “Science on the Sound” lecture series at Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese.
State Seeks Input on Disaster Mitigation Plan
The public is encouraged to submit comment by Dec. 23 to Rebuild NC on a draft plan to spend $168 million on disaster mitigation.
Nags Head Mayor Fights Offshore Drilling
Nags Head Mayor Ben Cahoon is joining this week 30 leaders from 13 coastal states in Washington, D.C., to urge lawmakers on Capitol Hill to maintain offshore drilling protections passed this summer by the House of Representatives.
Ocracoke to Reopen to Visitors Nov. 22
Ocracoke Island is set to reopen to visitors as soon as N.C. 12 reopens, which is expected to happen Nov. 22.
Renovated Beaufort Boat Access Now Open
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s boating access off Lennoxville Road is now open to the public after a project to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff from the site was completed.
Nags Head Abandons Proposed Lot-Size Rule
Nags Head commissioners unanimously voted Wednesday not to consider a proposed rule that would have eliminated existing lot size requirements for larger homes.
STAR Center to Close for HVAC Upgrades
The Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation Center at the N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island will be closed for much of next week while upgrades are made to the facility’s HVAC system.
