This is the second consecutive year that N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has asked residents to let them know if they have spotted a chipmunk east of I-95.
News Briefs
Hearing set on proposed cluster home ordinance changes
Dare County Commissioners are holding a public hearing May 17 on a proposed amendment that would remove cluster homes from being permitted in 22 districts in the unincorporated areas of the county.
State issues water quality advisory for soundside Dare
N.C. Recreational Water Quality Program officials advise against swimming at the Sandy Bay soundside access near Frisco because of high bacteria levels in the water.
Clean transportation plan aims to reduce emissions
The N.C. Department of Transportation recently released its Clean Transportation Plan that outlines growing the state’s clean energy economy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Officials urge residents to prepare now for hurricane season
As part of Hurricane Preparedness Week, April 30-May 6, officials are encouraging residents to learn about and prepare for hurricane season.
State to hold meeting on nomination to protect watershed
Division of Coastal Management staff, during the meeting Monday in the Morehead City Train Depot, will review the nomination to designate Gibbs Creek watershed in Beaufort as an area of environmental concern.
Eligible adults can receive fans through heat-relief program
Residents 60 and older, and adults with disabilities are eligible for the program, Operation Fan Heat Relief.
NCDOT launches new ferry information notification system
Through NCDOT’s new text and email notification system, ferry passengers can receive alerts regarding route-specific delays, cancellations and other changes.
Derelict vessel removal bill passes Senate, moves to House
The measure would give local and county governments authorization to adopt ordinances regarding the abandonment and removal of vessels in navigable waters.
Pine Knoll Shores aquarium releases rehabilitated turtles
Four rehabilitated green sea turtles were released into the ocean from Pine Knoll Shores early Thursday morning by N.C. Aquarium staff and Duke University Marine Lab students.
House, Senate bills would ban Atlantic offshore drilling
Democratic New Jersey Sens. Cory Booker and Frank Pallone held a roundtable meeting Monday to discuss the proposed ban, the latest in a long history of attempts.
Ceremonies to honor foreign sailors killed off N.C. coast
After a three-year hiatus, the public ceremonies in Buxton and Ocracoke to honor foreign sailors who lost their lives off the North Carolina coast during World War II will take place the second week of May.
Coastal Reserve to hold advisory committee meetings
The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold spring local advisory committee meetings in May for six of the reserve’s 10 sites.
Clean Cape Fear files PFAS-related complaint with UN
The Wilmington-based grassroots group filed Thursday a complaint with the United Nations Human Rights Commission in an effort to stop the upstream Chemours manufacturing company from expanding operations.
Low-cost kayak lessons to be offered at state parks May 20
Jockey’s Ridge, Hammocks Beach and Carolina Beach state parks are among the locations hosting the low-cost kayaking instruction.
NC Civil Rights Trail marker to honor Wilmington leader
The life and work of Dr. Hubert Eaton will be commemorated with a North Carolina Civil Rights Trail marker in front of the historic downtown courthouse in Wilmington.
