The nor’easter that swept up the East Coast last weekend continues to cause headaches along areas of the Outer Banks, where road crews continue to work to reopen portions of N.C. 12.
New Hanover County
$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.
Builder vows fight to develop land that includes Sledge Forest
Copper Builders founder Wade Miller says misconceptions are fueling opposition to his proposed Hilton Bluffs development on a portion of 4,000 acres including a nationally threatened forest; opponents say entire tract should be conserved.
Wilmington to celebrate Greenfield Park’s 100th anniversary
Wilmington’s popular Greenfield Park’s 100th anniversary celebration will be hosted at the park Nov. 1.
State accepting public comments on temporary cooling well
The contractor hired by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has asked to install a temporary groundwater well off Carolina Beach’s ocean shore to use to cool a pump during an upcoming beach nourishment project.
Fort Fisher to mark 80th year since end of World War II
The state-managed historic site in Kure Beach has planned a daylong commemoration Oct. 4 that will feature a military convoy, living history displays and reenactors.
Coastal Federation set for Oct. 24 oyster roast in Wilmington
Tickets are available for the nonprofit organization’s “A Roast for the Coast” being held rain or shine on the grounds of the New Hanover County Arboretum in Wilmington.
Holly Ridge, Wilmington to receive funds for park projects
The two coastal communities were selected for more than $700,000 in grant funding to improve and expand existing recreational areas.
DEQ requires Chemours to expand PFAS well water testing
The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality announced Thursday that it is requiring Chemours expand sampling eligibility of PFAS contamination to about 14,000 additional residences in the lower Cape Fear region.
Coastal treatment plants win awards for water standards
A handful of water treatment plants on the coast were among the 63 awarded for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards in 2024.
City seeks proposals for Revolutionary War art installation
Professional artists or artist teams may submit proposals to Wilmington beginning Sept. 1 for the design, fabrication, and installation of a permanent public artwork commemorating the city’s role in the American Revolution.
State awards $2.25 million for 10 public water access projects
The Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Grant Program grants go to help local governments in the 20 coastal counties acquire land for public access sites and add or improve amenities.
Efforts to curb flooding at battleship memorial yield results
Land around the Battleship North Carolina and its parking area is recreating itself, luring birds, diminishing flood frequency, and providing what the museum’s leaders hope to become a living lab.
Contract awarded for final stretch of Hampstead Bypass
The N.C. Department of Transportation announced earlier this week a $182 million contract has been awarded to S.T. Wooten Corp.
Coastal counties seek regional hazard mitigation plan input
The federally mandated Southeastern N.C. Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which identifies natural hazard risks and ways to mitigate and respond to those risks, is under review as part of a five-year update.
More than $240M awarded for water, wastewater upgrades
Drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects in a handful of coastal counties are among 48 projects selected to receive funding grants.
