Facing public opposition, Emerald Isle officials say a proposal presented last month to develop part of the town’s western beach access as an event center will no longer be considered.
News Briefs
Maria Diminishes Hatteras’ Shelly Island
Hurricane Maria earlier this week rearranged the feature at Cape Point on Hatteras Island known as Shelly Island as the storm skirted by just off the North Carolina coast.
Brunswick County Eyes New Solar Farm Rules
The Brunswick County Planning Board is set to hold a public hearing Oct. 9 in the Brunswick County Government Center regarding proposed changes to regulations on solar farms.
Gov. Cooper Declares NC Clean Energy Week
Gov. Roy Cooper has declared Sept. 25-29 as Clean Energy Week in North Carolina, a statewide observance of National Clean Energy Week .
West Nile Virus Detected in Wilmington
The New Hanover County Health Department said Wednesday that a sample from a mosquito pool in the area had tested positive for West Nile virus.
In Dare County, Worry About Veto Override
Many in Dare County were relieved that Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of House Bill 56 left in place the Outer Banks’ 8-year-old plastic bag ban, but now attention has shifted to the legislature’s possible veto override.
Beers for a Porpoise Fundraiser Thursday
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and Crystal Coast Brewing Co. are co-hosting a fundraising event to help save the endangered vaquita porpoise Thursday in downtown Morehead City.
Last Lookout At Night Program of 2017 Set
The final opportunity of this year to see Cape Lookout Lighthouse at night will be held the first weekend in October during the Evening at the Cape program hosted by Cape Lookout National Seashore.
Shackleford Banks Cleanup Set For Sept. 30
Cape Lookout National Seashore has partnered with Carteret Big Sweep in an effort to clean up Shackleford Banks Saturday, Sept. 30, in celebration of National Public Lands Day.
Unexploded Mines Wash Up On Outer Banks
Recent storms caused military unexploded or training mines to wash ashore on both Hatteras and Corolla beaches Monday morning.
CRC’s Meeting in Wilmington Canceled
The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission meeting set for Sept. 27-28 in Wilmington has been canceled due to potential impacts on the Outer Banks from Hurricane Maria.
UNCW Professor Gets $1.5 Million Grant
Dylan McNamara, chair of the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Department of Physics and Physical Oceanography, has netted a $1.5 million grant to research how public policies affect economic decisions and the coastal environment.
Cooper Urges Caution As Maria Approaches
With the approach of Hurricane Maria this week, Gov. Roy Cooper is urging residents and visitors to prepare for the impending storm, which has caused respective officials to declare a state of emergency for Hyde and Dare counties.
Governor Announces Clean Water Grants
Several coastal counties will receive part of the nearly $20 million in Clean Water Management Trust Fund grants awarded to help fund 50 projects that will conserve lands and protect waterways in North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper announced today.
DEQ Demands GenX Data From Chemours
Department of Environmental Quality officials are giving Chemours Co. two weeks to provide data on tests and information related to GenX.
New Cape Lookout Superintendent Named
Cape Lookout National Seashore acting superintendent Jeff West has been selected to become the superintendent of the national park effective Nov. 12.
