David Andrews was most recently manager of Boiling Springs Lakes.
News Briefs
Elizabeth City museum to display 1920s soybean harvesters
Elizabeth City’s Museum of the Albemarle will have on display next month early 20th century soybean harvesters, in conjunction with the unveiling Aug. 12 of an updated highway marker dedicated to to soybean processing.
Still no timetable for ‘jug handle’ bridge opening to traffic
NCDOT is still uncertain when the of Rodanthe “jug handle” bridge will open to traffic.
State certifies first record-setting Spanish hogfish
Dr. Robert W. Timson of Southport holds the state and International Game Fish Association certification world record for a Spanish hogfish he caught last year offshore of Frying Pan Tower.
Riverkeepers join in national PFAS monitoring project
Sound Rivers has joined with other waterkeeper organizations across the country to test for PFAS in watersheds.
Ahoskie wood pellet plant looks to increase production
A public hearing Aug. 16 regards a proposed permit modification from Enviva Pellets Ahoskie to increase production and install air pollution control equipment.
Ferebee Road fire now completely contained
The blaze that began June 19, likely the result of lightning, is no longer a concern, the N.C. Forest Service said this week.
Living shoreline work starts on N.C. 24 in western Carteret
Construction on the first of three living shorelines in the $3.6 million project along N.C. 24 between Cedar Point and Swansboro began earlier this month.
Summit on responsible offshore wind development set
Registration is open for the North Carolina Wind and Wildlife Solutions Summit to take place July 19 in Wilmington.
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.
