Oak Island officials say the town’s new beach warning notification system will enhance safety for beachgoers and add visibility to its warning flag system already in place.
News Briefs
2 found guilty of 15 counts of illegal night deer hunting
Dylan Scott of New Hanover County and Nicholas Rackley of Duplin County have been ordered to pay $9,030 in replacement costs for illegally spotlighting and killing deer in Duplin County.
Governor appoints coastal residents to state boards
Several coastal residents have been appointed to state boards and commissions, and one government official to the North Carolina State Ports Authority, Gov. Roy Cooper’s office announced Monday.
ECSU’s Dixon to begin new role as NC Central chancellor
The UNC Board of Governors has announced that Dr. Karrie Dixon, who has led Elizabeth City State University since 2018, will be the new N.C. Central University chancellor.
Plane winds up in ditch at Beaufort airport; no injuries
No injuries were reported and the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating.
Dare towns drop lawsuit over state housing
With Dare County mandated to return $35 million in housing funds to the state, its six towns have voluntarily dismissed the suit filed in October contesting conditions attached to the money.
Murphy’s bill OKs flood insurance payouts ahead of collapse
Rep. Greg Murphy introduced legislation this week geared toward helping homeowners act before losing a structure to chronic erosion or unusual flooding.
Agencies to give update on Navassa Superfund site cleanup
An update on the continuing cleanup efforts of the Kerr-McKee Superfund Site in Navassa will be provided during a community meeting June 27.
UNCW Blue Economy Index bests its benchmarks in May
The university’s monthly economic measure of sustainable global uses of ocean resources is published on Bloomberg under the ticker: BLUEECO.
State’s newspaper association lauds public records bills
The North Carolina Press Association announced its support Thursday for a bill to amend the North Carolina Constitution with language that preserves the public’s right to access government meetings and records.
2 Outer Banks sites celebrate 50 years as national landmarks
Nags Head Woods Preserve and Jockey’s Ridge State Park are among the six North Carolina sites celebrating in 2024 50 years of National Natural Landmarks designation.
Public can adopt a beach at Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Groups must commit to four cleanups of each 2-mile section of beach per year under the new program.
Catch a wave at Museum of the Albemarle’s new exhibit
“Where the Waves Break: Surfing in Northeastern North Carolina” opens July 13 at the northeast regional history museum.
State-chosen resilience projects to receive $30 million
Ten resiliency projects on the coast have been selected for funding through the 2023 Disaster Relief and Mitigation Fund.
Maritime Day Saturday to feature sailboat rides, live music
Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy sailboat rides, live music, yard games and more Saturday during the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort’s Maritime Day at Gallants Channel.
Governor proclaims June 3-7 PFAS Awareness Week
PFAS Awareness Week marks the seventh anniversary of the public learning about the presence of these chemicals that are linked to health effects in the Cape Fear River.
