The state is currently asking the public to comment on draft general permits that cover the installation and operation of digester systems, which treat waste, at existing swine, cattle and wet poultry operations.
News Briefs
War of 1812 exhibit opens at Museum of Albemarle
The display tells the story of U.S. Navy crews in battles on the oceans and Great Lakes, and of sailors in land battles from Canada to Louisiana.
Event set on eating safer fish from Cape Fear River
The event created to help the public learn ways to reduce the health risks from eating fish from the Cape Fear is set for March 27 at New Hanover County Arboretum in Wilmington.
Kill Devil Hills nourishment project tentative start in June
Marine Inc., the company performing the beach nourishment project in Kill Devil Hills, expects the work to take 25 to 35 days, ending mid-July.
Core Sound to welcome classes, families for Earth Day event
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island is celebrating Earth Day April 8 with students and April 9 with families.
Leland council approves action on annexation petition
Town council members in Leland voted Thursday to direct the town clerk to investigate a petition for voluntary annexation of property in neighboring New Hanover County.
Pine Knoll Shores to hold public meeting on resilience
The drop-in meeting is from 4 to 6 p.m. March 24 at town hall.
Lookout to resume Astronomy Night, reopen visitor center
Cape Lookout National Seashore officials are resuming the monthly Astronomy Night program and reopening the Beaufort visitor center for the season.
NCDOT needs volunteers for Spring Litter Sweep
Volunteers are needed April 16-30 for the annual, statewide Spring Litter Sweep.
NC Supreme Court rejects Duck beach access case
After a three-year court battle over beach access in Duck, business owner Bob Hovey posted March 15 on social media that the state Supreme Court decided not to hear his case.
Coastal events set as part of 10th Statewide Star Party
Stargazers can join the 10th annual Statewide Star Party April 8-9 at locations across the state, including a few on the coast.
Two US 70 sections upgraded to interstate standards
Two sections of the U.S. 70 corridor between Raleigh and Morehead City have met the standards to be designated as Interstate 42.
Avian flu deaths documented in 3 coastal counties
Biologists with multiple N.C. resources agencies have confirmed the first wild bird deaths from highly pathogenic avian influenza.
OBX History Weekend to celebrate innovators, pioneers
OBX History Weekend, March 30-April 2, is to feature presentations, entertainment, site tours, and living history reenactments on the Lost Colony, Native Americans and the Wright Brothers.
Cemetery cleanup set at historic Reaves Chapel in Navassa
The Coastal Land Trust needs volunteers the morning of March 26 to help clean up the original Reaves Chapel cemetery.
Public may comment on Ocracoke Light Station rehab
The National Park Service is asking for public comment until April 13 on the Ocracoke Light Station Rehabilitation Project Environmental Assessment.
