K-12 Must Heed Key Safety Measures: Cooper
K-12 public schools will be required to implement safety measures to allow in-person instructions and that the state will be in safer-at-home phase 2 for three more weeks, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Tuesday.
Jennifer Allen
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Study Identifies Shellfish Growers’ Needs
A recent feasibility study on the state shellfish mariculture industry recommends building regional business incubators in Onslow, Carteret and Hyde counties to serve as hubs for startup shellfish growers.
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Scout’s Conservation Work Part of Bigger Plan
Rising eighth grader Ryan Mroch is halfway to his goal of earning one of scouting’s rarest award, which focuses on conservation.
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New Law Addresses Abandoned Boats
Gov. Roy Cooper signed a bill Wednesday giving the Wildlife Resources Commission permission and $1 million to investigate and remove abandoned and derelict vessels.
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NC’s First Sea Level Rise Report, 10 Years On
The original state report on sea level rise in 2010 yielded controversy rather than policy changes to address the problem, but officials say there’s response happening now at the state and local levels.
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New Hanover To Tweak Development Rules
New Hanover County officials are set to begin fine-tuning the unified development ordinance adopted earlier this year, as environmental advocates call for transparency and public involvement in the process.
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NC Has Plan, But Resilience Work Lies Ahead
The statewide plan released this week to address flooding, drought and extreme weather amid a growing population, aging infrastructure and public health threats is just a first step, officials say.
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State Now Has Plan For Climate Resilience
North Carolina’s environmental agency has released a collaborative plan nearly a year in the making to help guide policymakers in making vulnerable communities more resilient to climate change and coastal storms.
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2020 Hurricane Seasons Begins
State Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry reminded residents Monday to get ready for the 2020 hurricane season that runs June 1-Nov. 30.
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Ferry Passengers Are Observing Guidelines
Officials are reporting good compliance with public health recommendations among passengers traveling aboard vessels in the state Ferry Division’s fleet.
