State wildlife officials tracking armadillos’ expanded range have confirmed their presence in 28 North Carolina counties, from Cherokee to Dare.
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Bill proposes adding fees, taxes to boost Highway Fund
A bill in the Senate proposes adding fees for electric and hybrid vehicles, adjusting rules for taxing vehicle purchases and taxing for ride-hailing services.
Residents speak out against Wanchese cluster homes
Dare County commissioners have tabled a decision on a requested special use permit that would greenlight a controversial proposed 60-unit cluster development in Wanchese.
Judge finds court lacks authority in groups’ PFAS lawsuit
Chief U.S. District Judge Richard Myers II on Friday released his decision to dismiss a lawsuit that would have forced Chemours to pay for health studies on dozens of chemical compounds manufactured at its Fayetteville plant.
Women mark STEM milestone at Corps research facility
Women comprise half the science and engineering staff at the Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory at the Army Corps of Engineers’ Field Research Facility, or Duck Pier, which now features a lactation room.
Offshore wind developers boost outreach to allay concerns
Avangrid Renewables is bringing plans for the proposed Kitty Hawk offshore wind project to the public and answering questions via a series of open houses and a virtual tour.
Clock ticking for recommendation on Topsail Beach request
The town planning board met Monday and now has 65 days to recommend approving or denying Todd Olson’s request to rezone 30 acres in a conservation district on the inlet to allow seven homes to be built.
Navassa Superfund site cleanup to begin this summer
Area contractors are to dig up 3,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil when they begin work in June at the former Kerr-McGee Superfund Site.
NCDOT nears completion on its first living shoreline project
The N.C. Department of Transportation and the nonprofit Coastal Federation have partnered on the agency’s first living shoreline project under construction in Swansboro.
Groups fund NC butterfly conservation, coastal restoration
The National Science Foundation and Paul G. Allen Family Foundation announced six awards for conservation science and action on behalf of key species and ecosystems, including two North Carolina projects.
Board to discuss updated plans for Topsail Beach parcel
Todd Olson, the prospective owner of the land at “The Point,” seeks the conditional rezoning of more than 30 acres of the nearly 150-acre tract so that he may build seven single-family homes.
EPA rule would require water providers to monitor for PFAS
An Environmental Protection Agency rule would set limits on six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in public water systems with providers responsible for monitoring and notifying the public when levels exceed standards.
Expect construction-related delays on way to Bogue Banks
Motorists can expect delays while crossing the Emerald Isle Bridge or traveling Highway 70 in Morehead City in the coming weeks.
Offshore wind advocates weigh opportunities, uncertainties
Government officials, researchers and utility insiders shared their observations and concerns about the burgeoning industry during a recent symposium.
State issues permit for Chowan County wind energy project
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources announced Tuesday that it had granted approval for up to 45 turbines and associated infrastructure to be built north of Edenton.
Fourth Rodanthe house since February 2022 falls into ocean
Cape Hatteras National Seashore staff are communicating with the owners to coordinate removing the fallen oceanfront structure and all related debris.
