North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services officials are encouraging nurses, physicians, behavioral health professionals and others interested in volunteering to help people affected by Hurricane Florence to get connected with the appropriate resources and organizations.
News Briefs
Brunswick County Offers Tarps, Food, Water
Tarps as well as food and water are to be available for distribution from 11 am. To 5 p.m. Thursday at four locations in Brunswick County.
Topsail Island Towns Allow Limited Re-entry
Limited re-entry to the three Topsail Island towns begins Thursday morning as damage assessments and other work continue in the wake of Hurricane Florence.
Jacksonville Says Streets Nearly All Cleared
Jacksonville officials said Wednesday that more than 90 percent of streets are now open to traffic, while some still have impediments and a few streets in the city are impassable.
Brunswick County Warns of Scammers
Brunswick County officials are warning of scammers in the area and have announced food and water distributions Wednesday as work continues to restore water service.
Rodanthe’s ‘Jug-Handle’ Bridge Work Begins
Construction crews in Rodanthe have driven the first trestle pile on the 2.4-mile “jug-handle” bridge on N.C. 12, which is expected to open to traffic by late 2020.
Festival to Shine Light on Native Plants
If you’re looking to incorporate more native plants into your landscape, learn how during the fourth annual Cape Fear Native Plant Sale Sept. 15 at the New Hanover Arboretum in Wilmington.
Storm Effects to Reach Coast This Weekend
Hurricane forecasters say the effects of Tropical Storm Florence will begin to be felt along portions of the East Coast this weekend as the storm regains hurricane strength.
Post and Courier Begins Gulf Stream Series
The Post and Courier of Charleston, South Carolina, began this week a special reporting project on the Gulf Stream, climate change and the effects of various types of offshore oil spills.
Shoreline Work Proposal Comments Sought
The Corps of Engineers will receive written comments until 5 p.m. Oct. 4 on a proposed general permit that would allow the construction, maintenance and repair of marsh sills to stabilize eroding shorelines in coastal counties.
Wilmington to Study Rail Line Relocation
Wilmington plans to apply for a $2 million grant and contribute a $500,000 match for a study on the feasibility of moving the rail line that cuts through the city.
DEQ Seeks Input on Draft Swine Waste Rule
The Department of Environmental Quality is set to host a meeting on Oct. 4 in Greenville to obtain public input on the state’s draft swine waste management system general permit, which applies to nearly all North Carolina hog farms.
Artificial Reef Program to Sink Tugboat
The state Division of Marine Fisheries’ Artificial Reef Program and East Carolina Artificial Reef Association, plan to sink next week a 98-foot tugboat off the coast of Pine Knoll Shores.
Researcher to Discuss Water Resource Issues
ECU associate professor Alex Manda will present his research on coastal groundwater resources Sept. 12 during the Coastal Studies Institute “Science on the Sound” lecture series.
Clean Diesel Projects Grant Deadline Nov. 2
The state Division of Air Quality is accepting proposals until Nov. 2 to fund clean diesel projects through the Mobile Source Diesel Emission Reduction Grant program.
Dredging Planned for Morehead City Port
Dredging work should begin at the Port of Morehead City early next year.
