“We have an interested party,” owner Mike Stanley said this week.
News Briefs
Nags Head approves resolution on unfilled beach holes
Nags Head commissioners passed a resolution Wednesday seeking legislation that would create criminal penalties for violations.
Work planned on U.S. 70 north of Beaufort
Motorists headed Down East in Carteret County on N.C. 70 Aug. 15-18 can expect to be detoured to N.C. 101.
Partnership seeks feedback on draft hazard assessment
The public can submit comments until Aug. 17 on climate change and natural hazards vulnerability assessments for four coastal North Carolina regions.
Ocracoke Express ferry resumes service Wednesday
The passenger ferry had been out of service since July 27.
Final NC waterfowl conservation print, stamp available
With more license and permit purchases made online, collector interest has declined, leading the Wildlife Resources Commission to end the stamp program and the annual prints.
Coastal Reserve welcomes estuarine research fellow
Doctoral student Daniel Bowling will work with the North Carolina Coastal Reserve over the next two years as the Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellow.
State issues advisory after wastewater spill in Surf City
A lightning strike is blamed for the discharge of as much as 100,000 gallons of untreated wastewater into Waters Bay.
State awards $789.4M for water projects
The funds are to help pay for 385 projects total statewide, including 140 construction projects.
NOAA proposes expanding right whale protections
NOAA is asking for public comment on proposed changes that would expand mandatory speed restrictions for vessels to reduce the likelihood of collisions with north Atlantic right whales.
Input sought for Cape Fear River basin management plan
The Division of Water Resources Basin Planning Branch, working with the nonprofit Cape Fear River Assembly, has created a survey to help guide efforts to develop a Cape Fear River Basin water resources management plan.
Rodanthe ‘jug handle’ bridge now open to motorists
After months of delays, the 2.4-mile Rodanthe “jug handle” bridge in Dare County opened to vehicles Thursday.
Mars helicopter engineer to speak on National Aviation Day
Dr. J. “Bob” Balaram, originator of the concept that became NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, served as its chief engineer during its development, test and operations.
Cooper appoints Peter Ledford as clean energy director
Ledford most recently served as general counsel and director of policy at the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association where he has served in various capacities since 2014.
Fisheries Division releases 2021 management plan review
The review released Wednesday summarizes available information, such as long-term trends in catch, biological data and management, through 2021 for North Carolina’s state-managed species.
Sugarloaf Island shoreline project set to begin
Work is set to begin on a project to protect Sugarloaf Island in Morehead City from shoreline erosion and restore habitat.
