Registration is open for the North Carolina Wind and Wildlife Solutions Summit to take place July 19 in Wilmington.
News Briefs
Public can comment on animal waste discharge permits
The public comment period on renewing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permits for animal operations is open until July 15.
Recreational red snapper two-day season this weekend
N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries officials are asking recreational fishers to donate red snapper carcasses caught during the two-day season this weekend.
18 miles of I-40 in Pender County to be upgraded
Lane closures are likely as a nearly 20-mile segment of I-40 is upgraded in Pender County.
Go back in time during Family Days at Tryon Palace
Visitors will need galleries and garden passes to participate in the events set for July 16 and Aug. 13, or enter at no charge with a SNAP, WIC or Medicaid card.
Swim advisories issued for Carteret, New Hanover accesses
Swimming advisories were posted Wednesday at public accesses in Morehead City and in Wrightsville Beach, where fecal bacteria levels exceed state and federal water quality standards.
Water authority to discuss stormwater project funding
The State Water Infrastructure Authority is to hear during its July 13-14 meeting feedback on a plan to use ARPA funding for stormwater projects.
State to hold meeting on GenX effects, new EPA advisory
Health and environmental officials are holding an in-person meeting July 26 on the newest health standards set by the EPA on GenX.
Wright Brothers Memorial recognized for accessible exhibit
The American Council of the Blind recognized the landmark’s visitor center for its audio description programs.
Native trees, plants for sale through state Forest Service
The North Carolina Forest Service’s nursery and tree improvement program kicked off its annual tree seedling sale Friday.
Swim advisory issued for Holden Beach public accesses
Water samples in the past 30 days show average enterococci levels that exceed state and federal recreational water quality standards.
Grants, outsourced testing for PFAS features of state budget
The legislature’s plan addresses pre- and polyfluorinated substances in drinking water mainly with grants from state revolving funds that would pass along millions in federal dollars.
Shellfish lease transfer amended rule in effect
The changes clarify definitions and formalize procedures for transferring ownership or subleasing a shellfish lease.
Pamlico Sound ferries resume full summer schedules
Ferries to and from Ocracoke from Cedar Island and Swan Quarter have resumed regular summer schedules.
Shellfish lease application period to close Aug. 1
The Division of Marine Fisheries accepts shellfish bottom lease and water column applications annually from March 1 through Aug. 1.
Bryce Lane’s ‘History of Gardening’ coming to New Bern
Emmy-winning TV personality and NC State instructor Bryce Lane to explain how gardening has evolved.