State officials are offering information sessions in the coming weeks on recovery resources in more than a dozen hurricane-affected communities.
News Briefs
Most Facilities to Open at Hammocks Beach
Hammocks Beach State Park will resume most operations Aug. 30 that have been closed for almost a year because of Hurricane Florence damage.
Atlantic Beach to Develop Stormwater Plan
Atlantic Beach officials announced Friday that the town has received a $15,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to help create a stormwater resiliency plan.
NCDOT Seeks Input on Electric Vehicle Plan
The N.C. Department of Transportation is asking the public to comment on a draft plan to boost the number of electric vehicles registered in the state.
Cooper Vetoes Billboard Bill
Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill that opponents said would have would have restricted local governments’ ability to regulate billboards.
Endangered Species Act Changes Challenged
Environmental and animal protection groups sued the Trump administration Wednesday over its new regulations that the organizations say dramatically weaken the Endangered Species Act.
DEQ Seeks Input on Outreach Plans
The state Department of Environmental Quality is looking for feedback on draft plans for public participation and reaching those who speak a language other than English.
Ocracoke Festival to Benefit Health Center
The Ocracoke Seafood Festival Aug. 31 is an evening of fun and fundraising to help with much-needed repairs to the Ocracoke Health Center.
NC Aquariums Welcome Two New Directors
The North Carolina Aquariums in Pine Knoll Shores and Roanoke Island are both under new directors, the state Aquariums Division announced Monday.
Dare Looks at Zoning to Increase Housing
Dare County commissioners are holding Sept. 16 in Manteo a public hearing on proposed zoning amendments to address year-round affordable housing issues.
Forum Ahead on Inner Banks Ferry Plans
Rep. Ed Goodwin, R-Chowan, is to share Thursday in Plymouth during a special forum the most recent information on plans for the high-speed ferry system that would connect Plymouth, Edenton, Columbia, Hertford, Elizabeth City and Manteo.
Fort Raleigh to Hold Special Program
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site will commemorate Sunday the 400th anniversary of the first landing of enslaved Africans in English-occupied North America.
Taste of Core Sound Set for Friday
The summer Taste of Core Sound, a fundraising event featuring a five-course meal, program with Crook’s Corner chef Bill Smith and auction, will be Aug. 23 at Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island.
DAQ Seeks Log Fumigation Rule Comments
The state Division of Air Quality has extended the comment period on a proposed log fumigation emissions rule from Aug. 16 to Aug. 30.
NOAA Recommends NC Project for Grant
A project to restore the Roanoke River basin in North Carolina is one of 19 new coastal and marine habitat restoration projects recommended for federal funding.
Horse Sense and Survival Tour Ahead
Reservations are required for the Cape Lookout National Seashore’s next Horse Sense and Survival Tour Aug. 24 with the park’s resource manager.
