The Dare County Planning Board is hosting in February two informational meetings regarding the newly released updated flood maps for unincorporated areas.
News Briefs
Ocracoke Health Center Up and Running
Ocracoke Health Center on Back Road, which sustained damage from Hurricane Dorian in September, recently reopened, a significant step in the village’s recovery.
Southern Shores Considers Beach Project
Southern Shores is considering a town-wide beach nourishment effort in 2022 and the town council is looking into how to fund the about $15 million project.
Narrower Rule Replaces Waters of the US
Trump administration officials announced Thursday the Waters of the United States replacement rule that opponents say will significantly roll back federal water quality protection.
Patsy Pond Trail Roadside Cleanup Set
Join Carteret Big Sweep, Crystal Coast Waterkeeper and Coastal Carolina Riverwatch the morning of Feb. 8 to clean up N.C. 24 at the trailhead of Patsy Pond Nature Trail in Carteret County.
Open, But Work Continues at Springer’s Point
Repairs continue but Springer’s Point Preserve on Ocracoke Island reopened in December after being closed since Hurricane Dorian, the Coastal Land Trust announced Wednesday.
NC to Move Forward with Recovery Program
HUD has released details of the federal register notice that will allow the state Office of Recovery and Resiliency to develop a draft action plan for more than $542 million funding for Hurricane Florence.
Bald Head Gets $3M for Sand Project
FEMA and the state have approved more than $2.9 million to restore Bald Head Island Beach, which was damaged during Hurricane Florence.
NCDOT Looks For Input on 10-Year Plan
The N.C. Department of Transportation is looking for input from the public on transportation projects to be included in the State Transportation Improvement Program for years 2023 through 2032.
Grant Funds Available for Home Elevation
Eligible Hyde County property owners have until Jan. 24 to submit the common housing application for FEMA grant funds to be used to elevate their homes.
NC Climate Change Council to Meet Jan. 22
The North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies is slated to present information on its climate science report when the state Climate Change Interagency Council meets Jan. 22 in Raleigh.
Bill Would Require More Changes at DEQ
A legislative committee approved a draft bill Monday that would require the state’s environmental agency to make further changes to its organizational structure.
Shrimp Fishery Plan Comments Sought
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting comments until Jan. 21 on potential management strategies for an upcoming amendment to the Shrimp Fishery Management Plan.
Library Garden Winter Series Kicks Off Jan. 15
Gardeners can get some pointers for their spring garden during the 2020 Library Garden Winter Series being offered by N.C State Extension’s Dare County Master Gardeners at Kill Devil Hills and Manteo libraries.
Inlet Hazard Update Workshops Set
The state Division of Coastal Management will hold workshops this month to review proposed Inlet Hazard Area boundary updates and associated Coastal Resource Commission rule amendments.
Author Set to Discuss Outer Banks History
ECU professor Larry Tise will discuss Jan. 23 in Wanchese his newly published work, “Circa 1903,” which details life on the Outer Banks when the Wright brothers arrived.
