Holden Beach officials were recently surprised by an Army Corps of Engineers requirement not previously enforced that could mean the town’s sand source for beach re-nourishment goes instead to Oak Island.
News & Features
Court Ruling No Guarantee for Red Wolves
Wildlife advocates won a decisive victory earlier this month when a federal judge banned the capture and killing of red wolves on private property, but the endangered species’ future isn’t so clear.
Navassa: Contamination Research Continues
With creosote levels at the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. Superfund site in Navassa still a concern, state and federal agencies plan to continue researching the contamination.
Legislators Set to Review Storm-Relief Needs
State lawmakers are expected to consider another storm-relief spending package, including infrastructure and agriculture assistance, when they convene again after Thanksgiving.
Blood Tests Show 4 PFAS, But No GenX
The results of blood samples from a health study of Wilmington public water customers revealed four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, but no GenX was detected.
Brunswick Seeks EPA Loan for H2O Upgrades
The EPA has selected Brunswick County to apply for a loan program to help pay for $99 million in planned water plant improvements to address GenX and other contaminants.
Improved Water Quality Starts at Home
A number of coastal communities are working on plans to reduce the volume of polluted stormwater runoff that can degrade water quality.
Pine Knoll Shores to Vote on Watershed Plan
Pine Knoll Shores is set to vote next month on a proposed plan to address water quality problems stemming from polluted stormwater runoff.
Flood Shows Benefits of Conservation Deal
Conservationists say the Coastal Land Trust’s purchase earlier this year of about 3,000 acres along the Waccamaw River proved beneficial during Hurricane Florence’s flooding.
NC’s New Stance On Climate Change, Energy
The governor’s remarks last week on climate change and energy policy signaled a stark departure from the state’s past direction, but despite continued challenges in the legislature, attitudes may already be changing.
Outer Banks Anglers Welcome Reef Plan
The Outer Banks, among the state’s leaders in revenue from coastal recreational fishing licenses, has been underserved, some say, by the North Carolina’s artificial reef program, but that’s about to change.
Topsail Towns Discuss Florence’s Lessons
Officials from Topsail Island’s three towns gathered last week to hear the advice of a coastal engineering expert, talk shoreline protection and confer on their long road to recovery from Hurricane Florence.
Town Voters to Decide on Land Buy for Park
Voters in the western Carteret County town of Cedar Point will decide whether a 56-acre tract on the White Oak River will be purchased for a park and spared from development.
Dare County Agrees to Lead Dredge Project
Dare County’s recent decision to handle the dredging of Manteo channel, which the county manager said is “good for everybody,” will allow the state-owned Elizabeth II currently stuck at its Roanoke Island Festival Park mooring to sail.
Bill Directs $400 Million to Florence Recovery
State legislators approved Senate Bill 3 in a unanimous vote, but environmental advocates and some lawmakers say the measure falls far short of what’s needed.
Debris Piles Present Mounting Challenges
Coastal residents, local governments and state legislators are asking for help in dealing with the massive amount of debris, natural and man-made, that resulted from Hurricane Florence.
