Pushing the North Carolina Ferry Division’s deadline to enforce toll fees at all of its ferry routes by one year would give officials the time they will need to develop, test and deploy a new collection system, the Ocracoke Access Alliance says.
Recent rainfall too little to ease drought conditions, deficits
Despite recent rainfall, some parts of North Carolina are experiencing precipitation deficits of more than 20 inches.
Fort Fisher aquarium seeks exhibitors for ‘Femme in STEM’
“Femme in STEM” set for Sept. 26 in Independence Mall is an opportunity to meet with leaders fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
Webinar to explore real NC history behind ‘Outlander’
State archivists Josh Hager and Alison Thurman will discuss their 25-part blog series highlighting historical documents that reveal the real people, places and events behind episodes set in North Carolina during the hourlong webinar scheduled for noon Tuesday, Aug. 5.
Officials to discuss work, next steps at Navassa Superfund Site
Navassa residents and interested members of the public may attend a community meeting on July 28 to receive updates to ongoing and upcoming work at the Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp. – Navassa Superfund Site.
Cape Fear area water utilities notified of elevated 1,4-dioxane discharge
Several downstream drinking water suppliers, including Brunswick and Pender counties, and the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, have been notified that elevated levels of 1,4-dioxane were detected in a July 10 sample collected upstream from the Asheboro Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Gullah Geechee Corridor awarded $150,000 for staff position
Officials with the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor announced funds awarded from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund will be used to support hiring a preservation director.
Dare seeks input to identify pedestrian improvement needs
Residents, property owners and visitors of Dare County may submit suggestions in an online survey created to identify where crosswalks or other pedestrian improvements are needed in unincorporated areas of the county.
Corps awards Snows Cut shoreline stabilization contract
Work is expected to begin in the coming months to address severe shoreline erosion along Snow’s Cut in New Hanover County.
Weather service to offer hurricane preparedness forums
The public discussions include a presentation from a meteorologist on hurricanes and the impacts on eastern North Carolina.
State announces commercial flounder season opening dates
Internal coastal and joint fishing waters will open for the 2026 commercial flounder season beginning in mid- to late-September.
‘Critical step’ in Wrightsville Beach bridges project to begin
N.C. Department of Transportation contractor crews are set begin relocating utilities starting Monday for the project to replace three Wrightsville Beach bridges.
State wildlife officials launch coastal animal watch survey
Wildlife viewers visiting North Carolina’s southern coast are asked to take a five-minute online survey to help officials better understand the correlation between animal watching’s economic contributions to coastal communities and the state.
DOT to shift traffic patterns on Brunswick County route
Weather permitting, traffic patterns will change Thursday onto the new section of N.C. Highway 211. in Brunswick County.
Officials: lightning strike cause of Brunswick wildfire
A 283-acre wildfire that sparked Friday near Shallotte in Brunswick County has been determined to have been ignited by a lightning strike.
Audit reveals hundreds of potentially contaminated landfills
A state audit released Monday found that more than three-quarters of almost 700 identified landfill sites where municipal solid waste disposal occurred without regulatory oversight have never been investigated by state environmental regulators.
