The state Ferry Division is asking the public for input that will be used to develop a long-range plan intended to help better meet the needs of passengers and communities.
News Briefs
Informal Meeting Set on ‘Jug Handle’ Bridge
NCDOT is holding Thursday an informal informational meeting to provide updates on the Rodanthe “jug handle” bridge currently under construction.
Sept. 22-28 is Clean Energy Week in NC
Gov. Roy Cooper will sign Monday a proclamation declaring Sept. 22-28 Clean Energy Week and will hear the North Carolina Clean Energy Plan Friday during the North Carolina Climate Change Interagency Council meeting in Raleigh
NC Joins Case Against Trump Emissions Rule
California, North Carolina and 22 other states have filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the Trump administration from preempting California’s ability to set its own vehicle emission standards.
Water Quality Advocate Todd Krafft Dies
Todd Krafft, Nags Head’s water quality coordinator and environmental planner and manager of the town’s Septic Health Initiative, died Monday in Kill Devil Hills. He was 46.
Relief Team Offers Links to Help Ocracoke
Ocracoke relief workers said that because of overwhelming response they have turned to organizations with the resources to coordinate volunteer forces and donations for the village wrecked by Hurricane Dorian.
Duke Energy Seeks Nuclear License Renewals
Duke Energy will seek a 20-year renewal of operating licenses for reactors at six nuclear power plants, including the Brunswick plant near Southport.
Dominion Announces Offshore Wind Project
Dominion Energy says it’s moving on a plan to build in federal waters off Virginia Beach the largest offshore wind development in the country.
Carteret Gets $18M to Restore Beaches
FEMA and the state announced Friday that more than $18 million will go to reimburse expenses restoring Bogue Banks beaches damaged during Hurricane Florence.
It’s Estuaries Day Saturday at Beaufort Market
As part of National Estuaries Week, learn about the importance of estuaries Saturday during Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market Estuaries Day.
Dare OKs Zoning for ‘Essential Housing’
Dare County Board of Commissioners approved four zoning amendments as part of a continuing effort to generate what is now called “essential housing” to increase more affordable options in the county.
GEST Expands to Include High Schoolers
Girls Exploring Science & Technology, initially for middle schoolers, is being offered Oct. 12 to ninth through 12th grade girls for them to learn about science, technology, engineering and math opportunities.
Carteret Big Sweep Joins Worldwide Cleanup
Carteret Big Sweep has organized cleanups across the county Saturday morning as part of the Ocean Conservancy’s 34th International Coastal Cleanup, the world’s largest single-day volunteer effort.
Celebrate Estuaries at Morris Landing
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is celebrating National Estuaries Week 2019, which kicked off Saturday, with a shoreline-monitoring volunteer event Friday at Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve.
Cooper Asks For Federal Disaster Declaration
Gov. Roy Cooper has asked President Trump to issue a major disaster declaration for 13 counties affected by Hurricane Dorian, a step toward getting federal assistance.
Brunswick Hazardous Waste Drop-off Set
Brunswick County Solid Waste and Recycling is hosting a hazardous household waste collection event Saturday, when county residents can properly dispose of old or unused stains, insecticides, household cleaning products and more.
