Many coastal towns and counties are asking visitors to stay home this weekend to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
News Briefs
Couple Appeals Dismissal of CRC Case
The Maryland couple whose lawsuit against the state Coastal Resources Commission was recently dismissed by a federal judge has appealed the decision.
Experience Outer Banks Parks From Home
Visitors can discover Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Wright Brothers National Memorial, and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site online through a number of ways.
Nonresident Property Owners Sue County
A Raleigh attorney has filed a complaint in federal court on behalf of six out-of-state Dare County homeowners arguing that Dare County’s March 20 declaration restricting access to the county due to the COVID-19 pandemic is unconstitutional.
UNCW’s Martin Posey Honored for Service
UNCW biology and marine biology professor Martin Posey, who has a long history of applying his work in fisheries and aquaculture, is one of two UNC System faculty members recently honored with the 2019 Governor James E. Holshouser Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Service.
DEQ Says Chemours’ Plan Needs Big Changes
The state Department of Environmental Quality says that an initial review shows Chemours proposed plan to clean up PFAS contamination in groundwater and soil and reduce discharges “lacks a thorough technical basis.”
New Hanover Puts in Place More Restrictions
While coastal counties are seeing a climb in positive COVID-19 cases, all public and private boat ramps and public and private marinas are closed as of 7:30 p.m. Friday in New Hanover County.
Federation, Carteret Acquire Nearly 80 Acres
The North Carolina Coastal Federation and Carteret County have partnered to purchase 76.25 acres of land on Bogue Sound.
USCG Waste Permit Hearing Rescheduled
The hazardous waste renewal permit public hearing for the Coast Guard Base in Elizabeth City has been rescheduled for June 11 based on public health guidance to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Governor Reminds Residents to Stay Home
Gov. Roy Cooper Friday afternoon during a media briefing reminded North Carolinians that the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is to stay at home.
Park Services, Reserve Sites Closed
In response to COVID-19, three coastal reserve sites have been closed to the public and Hammocks Beach State Park will not begin Friday ferry service as originally scheduled.
Officials Cite Exponential Jobless Surge
State unemployment claims during the past two weeks have averaged almost 1,000 an hour, 24 hours a day, a number officials said would increase exponentially in the coming days.
Don’t Come Here: Bogue Banks Mayors
In response to COVID-19, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Indian Beach and Pine Knoll Shores mayors in a joint press conference Tuesday via Zoom urged individuals to observe the governor’s stay-at-home order and discouraged visitors.
Deadline Extended for Beach Access Grants
The state Division of Coastal Management has extended the preapplication deadline to May 15 for local governments to apply for 2020-21 Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Grant.
Material Added to Reef Off Outer Banks
About 4,000 tons of concrete pipe are placed Monday within the perimeter of the artificial reef site, AR-165, the Outer Banks Anglers Club announced this week.
Land Trust Completes Fifth Croatan Purchase
The Coastal Land Trust announced this week its fifth acquisition in two years using a portion of the $7.3 million awarded in April 2018 as part of the Havelock bypass settlement.
