Power was restored Thursday to Ocracoke and Hatteras islands, and both will be open to visitors starting at noon Friday.
News Briefs
Outage: Power Possible In 1-2 Days
Tideland EMC announced today that power could be restored to Hatteras and Ocracoke islands in one to two days.
New Law Opens Door for Sunday Hunting
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission says a new law, Outdoor Heritage Enhanced, will increase opportunities to hunt wild animals and upland game birds on private land
DEQ: GenX Levels Remain Below Health Goal
The Department of Environmental Quality said Wednesday that the latest sampling for GenX concentrations in the Cape Fear River shows levels are below the state’s health goal.
Outage: Power May Be Restored in 4-6 Days
Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative announced Tuesday that power is estimated to be restored in four to six days on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands.
Pamlico Sound Ferry Alternate Schedule
Because of the current emergency restrictions on visiting Ocracoke Island, the North Carolina Department of Transportation Ferry Division adopted Monday an alternate schedule for its Cedar Island-Ocracoke and Swan Quarter-Ocracoke routes.
Gov. Visits Site of Outer Banks Power Outage
Gov. Roy Cooper visited on Monday the site where the company building the Bonner Bridge replacement drove a steel casing early Thursday morning into underground cables that supply electricity to Hatteras and Ocracoke.
Outage: Only Two of Three Cables Damaged
Update: The power outage affecting Ocracoke and Hatteras islands could take a week or two to repair, officials said Monday, adding that only two of the three underground cables were damaged.
Coastal Towns Get Money for Water Projects
The Department of Environmental Quality says the State Water Infrastructure Authority approved $168.5 million in drinking water and wastewater funding, including more than $5 million for coastal communities.
Cooper Signs Solar Bill With Wind Moratorium
Gov. Roy Cooper signed Thursday the solar energy bill despite the controversial wind project moratorium.
Poll: Residents Worry About Offshore Drilling
A new survey conducted in the days after Gov. Roy Cooper’s announcement of his opposition to offshore drilling finds most N.C. residents share his concerns about risks to the coastal environment and economy.
Gov. Cooper Announces New Appointments
Gov. Roy Cooper appointed 10 more appointments, including to the Coastal Resources Commission.
Park Boat Ramps Made Public in Budget
Despite public opposition to opening a public motorboat launch in Hammocks Beach State Park, language in the state budget requires all state parks to make their existing ramps available to the public.
Meetings Set For Lake Mattasmuskeet Plan
A series of public meetings beginning Aug. 8 will offer area residents opportunity to comment on a proposed watershed-restoration plan for Lake Mattamuskeet.
Seismic Permitting: Cooper Files Comments
As promised Thursday during an appearance at Fort Macon, Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration filed Friday comments opposed to seismic exploration for oil and gas off the North Carolina coast.
Two Relics Surface From Battle of the Atlantic
Two artifacts from the Battle of the Atlantic have washed up on a Hatteras Island beach in less than a week.
