The Sept. 24 meeting about the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. – Navassa Superfund Site will include updates on the proposed restoration plan, environmental sampling and reports and site marketing.
News Briefs
Bogue Banks Beaches Appear Spared
Carteret County Shore Protection Office manager said early Friday that Bogue Banks beaches appear to have been spared during Hurricane Dorian.
Towns, Counties Set Curfews Ahead of Dorian
Several coastal communities and counties have curfews in place starting Thursday evening.
Approaching Dorian Kicks Up Tornado Threat
Coastal North Carolina was under the threat of tornadoes as Hurricane Dorian, a Category 2 storm with 110 mph maximum sustained winds, approached the state’s coastline Thursday morning.
Tryon Palace to Highlight Eastern NC Plants
Tryon Palace in New Bern has events planned for green thumbs in the coming months, including a program in September focusing on the best plants for Eastern North Carolina and a fall plant sale in October.
Hunting No Longer Allowed on Carrot Island
Rachel Carson Reserve officials remind the public that hunting is no longer allowed on Carrot Island, effective June 30, because of the town’s recent annexation of the protected, undeveloped island.
Risk Communication Training Set
During a four-week online NOAA pilot program that begins in mid-September, participants will learn tools to be proactive and effective in communicating coastal hazard risks.
Hovey Files Lawsuit Over Duck Beach Access
Three months after a confrontation with homeowners over use of a Duck beach access, Bob and Tanya Hovey have filed a complaint against the Sand Dollar Shores Homeowners Association and the town.
Southern Flounder Season to Close Sept. 4
With the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission’s adoption last week of the Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2, the commercial and recreational season for southern flounder will close Sept. 4.
Passenger Ferry Service to Close Sept. 5
Since launching May 20, the Ocracoke-Hatteras passenger ferry service has transported 27,153 passengers and NCDOT officials hope to reach 30,000 before Sept. 5, the last day the passenger ferry will run for the season.
Southport Ferry Terminal Out of Service
A ramp failure Tuesday at the Southport ferry terminal could keep the ferry connecting to Fort Fisher out of service for weeks, officials said Wednesday.
New Bodie Island Hunt Blind Work to Begin
Construction on an accessible hunt blind and wildlife-viewing platform on Bodie Island is expected to begin this week and wrap up by the beginning of October.
Ferry System Seeks Input on Long-Range Plan
The state Ferry Division is encouraging its passengers to assist in developing the draft long-range development plan by answering online a few survey questions.
Chemours Submits to State PFAS Action Plans
Department of Environmental Quality staff are currently reviewing a PFAS reduction plan Chemours submitted Tuesday pursuant to the February consent order that addresses emissions from the company’s Fayetteville facility.
Hazardous Waste Collection Days Set
A partnership of Carteret, Craven and Pamlico counties, the Coastal Environmental Partnership is collecting household hazardous waste in Morehead City Sept. 28 and Bayboro and New Bern, both on Oct. 12.
Call for Volunteers for Cape Hatteras Cleanup
Officials at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association are hosting drop-in volunteer cleanups Sept. 21 at several spots along the seashore’s beaches.
