The potential $67 billion, all-stock merger of electric utilities, Virginia-based Dominion Energy and Florida-based NextEra Energy, could boost further renewable power development in northeastern North Carolina and create a massive utility, but whether it will be an overall good thing for the Tar Heel State remains to be seen.
Currituck County
Engineer assesses options to address Corolla beach erosion
Ken Willson of Coastal Protection Engineering presented options Tuesday during a meeting in Corolla where high rates of beach loss have alarmed residents and owners, but he said that high costs, regulatory hurdles and feasibility challenges remain.
Island Farm to host interpretive program on Corolla horses
Island Farm on Roanoke Island is set to host Corolla Wild Horse Fund Herd Management Coordinator Kirsten Morse for a special program Friday, May 15.
Rough dig: Dismal Swamp Canal never quite lived up to plans
With poor initial funding, shoddy engineering and enslaved laborers forced to work in awful conditions, the man-made connection between the Albemarle Sound and Chesapeake Bay fell victim to competition but is now thought to be the country’s oldest operating canal.
Currituck to begin town hall series to discuss future priorities
Currituck County commissioners and staff are launching in May the first in a series of town halls to discuss with the community their views on housing, infrastructure, economic development and quality of life to help guide future priorities.
NC Lighthouse Challenge part of the US’ 250th celebration
For the NC Lighthouse Challenge, participants must visit 10 historic lighthouse sites and submit their photos with the lighthouse visible by the Dec. 31 deadline.
High-speed internet access to expand in rural North Carolina
The state is awarding nearly $26 million to go to connecting by the end of the year 5,161 rural homes, businesses, and community anchor institutions in 66 counties to high-speed internet infrastructure.
New cost report puts proposed Mid-Currituck bridge at $1.2B
A new analysis of two revenue options has cast doubts on the project’s future, with serious concerns raised about the latest estimated construction costs that hover around $1.2 billion.
NC Justices hear case on Currituck occupancy tax spending
North Carolina Supreme Court justices heard arguments in the long-running legal battle between Currituck County and the Corolla Civic Association over how the county spends occupancy tax money.
Shorebirds flock to restored pond at Pine Island sanctuary
Staff at the Donal C. O’Brien, Jr. Sanctuary and Audubon Center in Corolla are crediting a recently completed habitat-restoration project with luring birds and wildlife back to a previously problem-prone pond.
$4.6M in grants to go to coastal conservation projects
More than $4.6 million will go to coastal conservation efforts such as property acquisition and living shoreline projects out of $36 million in statewide grants through North Carolina Land and Water Fund, the state announced earlier this week.
Update: Annual Duck Jazz Festival canceled this weekend
Duck officials announced Friday that the 16th annual Duck Jazz Festival, a free, two-day event scheduled to be held this weekend, has been canceled due to the weather forecast.
State issues permits, certification for mid-Currituck bridge
The Department of Transportation has received a Coastal Area Management Act dredge and fill law permit as well as a water quality certification for its proposed mid-Currituck bridge.
Historic Whalehead Club to mark centennial in October
The centennial of the 21,000-square-foot art nouveau mansion and centerpiece of Historic Corolla Park will be commemorated in October with special tours and other ticketed events.
Hanig announces bid for northeast NC congressional seat
Sen. Bobby Hanig, R-Currituck, has announced his candidacy for the 1st District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Driver who struck wild horse in Currituck County identified
Trevor Odell Belcher of Greenville, Tennessee, was driving a 2010 Chevrolet, traveling south on Sandfiddler Road when he struck the horse that was crossing in the path of his vehicle.
