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.
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Sutton Spill: Selenium Levels Before, After
Elevated selenium levels were found in Sutton Lake before Hurricane Florence flooded Duke Energy’s coal ash pond. Now researchers plan to study the breach’s long-term effects.
Sutton Spill: Debate Over Data Continues
Duke Energy says its sampling of the Cape Fear River shows no significant harm resulted from the Sutton Plant coal ash spill, but others contend the utility’s own results and state standards raise red flags.
Governor Views Swansboro Storm Damage
Gov. Roy Cooper Tuesday visited the Swansboro area at the behest of town officials as part of a tour of communities in Onslow and Carteret counties.
Sutton Spill Damage: Answers Lie Below
Activists sounded the alarm about the recent Cape Fear River coal ash spill as Duke Energy downplayed the damage, but researchers say determining the true extent of contamination requires digging deeper.
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.
Cooper: $1.5 Billion In Storm Recovery Needs
As Hurricane Michael neared the Gulf Coast with North Carolina in the forecast track, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday that $1.5 billion is needed for long-term Hurricane Florence recovery needs.
Storm Debris: Officials Urge Proper Disposal
Amid all the debris lining streets and shorelines along the North Carolina coast is a possible health hazard if not disposed of properly, officials warn.
Coastal Communities Grapple With Debris
Weeks after Hurricane Florence, communities along the N.C. coast are still dealing with vast amounts and various types of storm debris, bringing in contractors to help clear the roadside piles.
Federation to Host Hurricane Relief Event
Fresh shrimp will be the star ingredient in the Oct. 28 low country boil fundraiser hosted by the North Carolina Coastal Federation. Half the proceeds will benefit area Hurricane Florence relief efforts.
Voter Registration Deadline Extended
The voter registration deadline has been extended to Oct. 15 for eligible residents in 28 counties most affected by Hurricane Florence.
Transportation Costs Could Total $266 Million
N.C. transportation officials presented damage reports, repair-time estimates and cost projections to a legislative committee Wednesday, framing Florence as North Carolina’s costliest storm.
Federation Says Don’t Burn Treated Wood
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is urging coastal property owners not to burn pressure-treated wood such as dock and pier debris left behind by Hurricane Florence.
Down East, Its Museum Work to Rebuild
Hurricane Florence lashed the communities of Down East Carteret County and the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum that celebrates their heritage, but folks from here and yonder are working together to rebuild.
Studying Bacteria In Florence’s Wake
North Carolina scientists are gathering data in the wake of Florence in hopes they can get a better count of cases of a serious bacterial infection associated with flooding.
