Officials said the contaminated soils were likely exposed by beach erosion near the former site of Naval Facility Cape Hatteras and Coast Guard Group Cape Hatteras in Buxton, from near 46285 Old Lighthouse Road to and including the first jetty.
News Briefs
Comment period open for proposed impaired waters list
NCDEQ Division of Water Resources is accepting comments on the proposed list of streams, rivers, reservoirs and other water bodies that do not meet water quality standards in 2024.
‘Discover the Night’ during the Crystal Coast Star Party
Cape Lookout National Seashore, the Crystal Coast Stargazers, Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center and Island Express Ferry Service to host the party with the theme “Discover the Night” Friday, May 3, and Saturday, May 4.
NC to kick off America’s 250th at historic Halifax site
North Carolina’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026 will begin April 12-14 during Halifax Resolves Days in Halifax.
Spring Litter Sweep to take on roadside litter, April 13-27
Spring Litter Sweep is an N.C. Department of Transportation initiative that “harnesses the power of community engagement.”
Dare to recognize Collins family with April 5 ceremony
The African American couple who donated land where the Dare County Administration Building and Dare County Justice Center are now will be recognized during a ceremony April 5 in Manteo.
New Bern to recognize Arbor Day with tree planting
The celebration featuring guest speakers and free tree seed packets is Friday at Martin Marietta Park.
Congressional staff, NOAA, DEQ officials tour projects
The North Carolina Coastal Federation was host Friday to Sens. Tillis’ and Budd’s staffs, NOAA and N.C. Department of Environmental Quality officials visiting to see progress on funded efforts.
Whales, whaling symposium Friday at Maritime Museum
N.C. Maritime Museum staff are devoting a whole day to whales and whaling during a symposium scheduled for Friday at the Beaufort facility.
Dry, gusty conditions prompt burn ban in Brunswick County
“The current and future weather forecast models indicate conditions that are not favorable for open burning.”
Nature’s prescription
Smoke rises in the pines Monday in a section of the Croatan National Forest after a prescribed burn of 561 acres in the area of Nine-Foot Road and Millis Swamp Road near Newport. The U.S. Forest Service also prescribed a burn of 499 acres off U.S. Highway 70, Hibbs Road and Shaver Road, near Newport. This controlled application of fire is to diminish fuel for wildfires and restore natural ecosystems. Note posted signs and watch for firefighters and personnel in the area. Helicopters assist during the burns, so drone use is prohibited. Photo: Dylan Ray
Journalists society gives Black Hole Award to NC legislature
The Society of Professional Journalists has named the North Carolina General Assembly the recipient of its annual Black Hole Award “for acts of outright contempt of the public’s right to know” in exempting its members from the state’s public records law.
Old Manns Harbor Bridge speed limit to drop to 45 mph
The speed limit will be reduced from 55 mph as soon as Monday while work continues on the $33 million bridge preservation project.
Gullah Geechee Heritage Trail feasibility study input needed
The public can provide input on alternative routes for the Gullah Geechee Heritage Trail feasibility study at one of three events or with an online survey.
Neuse River salinity levels remain higher than average
The Neuse River estuary continues to be saltier than normal, particularly for late winter, according to the latest ModMon Project sampling.
Lingerfelt to direct Coastal Land Trust’s land protection
Lingerfelt has been the Coastal Land Trust’s GIS specialist and land stewardship associate and joined the organization in January 2022.
