North Carolina Department of Transportation officials are asking residents to complete an online survey about a proposed 6-mile greenway connecting major parks in downtown New Bern.
News Briefs
‘Science on the Sound’ to examine what’s under the marsh
Penn State Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Dr. James Ferry presents “Life in the Salt Marsh Underground” Feb. 16 at the Coastal Studies Institute.
Commercial fishing boards to get update on PR campaign
The informal presentation for fisheries funding committees is an update on a public relations campaign for the Always NC Fresh awareness program.
Forest Service OKs plan to improve 100 acres of Croatan
The final decision authorizes the Croatan Ranger District to begin at Fisher’s Landing, Flanners Beach, Pine Cliff, and Siddie Fields recreation sites projects that include the removal of riprap and work to control erosion, stabilize the bank, upgrade restrooms, make trails and walkways safer and add group sites.
Governor appoints coastal residents to state boards
Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed several residents, including three from the coast, to serve on state boards and commissions.
State drought-free, but stubborn dry conditions may return
North Carolina is drought-free for the first time in nearly six months, but forecasters warn dry conditions could resume in eastern North Carolina.
Cape Lookout Seashore names Dr. Stan Rule top volunteer
Park officials have named Dr. Stan Rule Cape Lookout National Seashore’s 2023 Volunteer of the Year.
Hyde County to host celebration of lodge renovations
The $6.5 million, state-funded initial phase of renovations is part of a long-term plan to turn the lodge into an educational and event center.
New online tool shows likelihood of PFAS in tap water
A federal government agency has launched a new online tool that let’s users see which areas of the country have drinking water sources likely containing PFAS.
State Ferry Division, NC Works schedule career fairs
The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division and NC Works are set to host five career fairs across eastern North Carolina, starting this week in Shallotte.
Westervelt Scholarship Fund created for Ocracoke students
The new Dr. Frederic B. Jr. and Ernestine H. Westervelt Scholarship for eligible Ocracoke students pursuing higher education was established to honor the doctor, his commitment to learning and his love for Ocracoke.
Southern flounder research focus of March symposium
The Division of Marine Fisheries staff invites stakeholders to a daylong symposium to talk about ongoing state research of southern flounder.
Former DCM chief Davis takes helm at Coastal Federation
Braxton Davis, who recently stepped down as director of the state Division of Coastal Management, assumed his new role Thursday as executive director of the North Carolina Coastal Federation.
EPA proposes GenX, PFAS be treated as hazardous waste
EPA Administrator Michael Regan signed a proposal Wednesday to add nine PFAS, including GenX, to a list that would deem them as hazardous waste.
Fisheries division sets symposium on southern flounder
The Division of Marine Fisheries has scheduled for March 20 in New Bern a daylong symposium on the troubled southern flounder fishery.
Policy aims to make new state construction flood resilient
The new Uniform Floodplain Management Policy updates design and construction requirements for state government buildings in flood-prone areas for the first time in more than 30 years.
