Park officials have named Dr. Stan Rule Cape Lookout National Seashore’s 2023 Volunteer of the Year.
News Briefs
Hyde County to host celebration of lodge renovations
The $6.5 million, state-funded initial phase of renovations is part of a long-term plan to turn the lodge into an educational and event center.
New online tool shows likelihood of PFAS in tap water
A federal government agency has launched a new online tool that let’s users see which areas of the country have drinking water sources likely containing PFAS.
State Ferry Division, NC Works schedule career fairs
The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division and NC Works are set to host five career fairs across eastern North Carolina, starting this week in Shallotte.
Westervelt Scholarship Fund created for Ocracoke students
The new Dr. Frederic B. Jr. and Ernestine H. Westervelt Scholarship for eligible Ocracoke students pursuing higher education was established to honor the doctor, his commitment to learning and his love for Ocracoke.
Southern flounder research focus of March symposium
The Division of Marine Fisheries staff invites stakeholders to a daylong symposium to talk about ongoing state research of southern flounder.
Former DCM chief Davis takes helm at Coastal Federation
Braxton Davis, who recently stepped down as director of the state Division of Coastal Management, assumed his new role Thursday as executive director of the North Carolina Coastal Federation.
EPA proposes GenX, PFAS be treated as hazardous waste
EPA Administrator Michael Regan signed a proposal Wednesday to add nine PFAS, including GenX, to a list that would deem them as hazardous waste.
Fisheries division sets symposium on southern flounder
The Division of Marine Fisheries has scheduled for March 20 in New Bern a daylong symposium on the troubled southern flounder fishery.
Policy aims to make new state construction flood resilient
The new Uniform Floodplain Management Policy updates design and construction requirements for state government buildings in flood-prone areas for the first time in more than 30 years.
Public comment period extended on proposed coastal rules
The Coastal Resources Commission is giving the public more time to submit written comments on a series of proposed temporary rules state coastal management officials say are critical in day-to-day operations.
Ocean Isle Marina receives state Clean Marina certification
The Clean Marina program illustrates how marina operators can help safeguard the environment by using best management and operation techniques that exceed environmental requirements.
Wilmington traffic patterns to change amid bridge repairs
Both of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge’s eastbound lanes are set to close at 7 p.m. Monday for work on the grid deck.
Atlantic Beach OKs tougher rules to prevent dune damage
The Carteret County town this week approved an ordinance strengthening frontal dune protections.
Volunteers can learn to protect wild horses, inform public
Volunteers are needed for a program called Pony Patrol to help to boost community awareness, protect wild horses, and increase visitor compliance regarding wild horse rules and guidelines at Shackleford Banks and Rachel Carson Reserve.
Cold-stunned turtles taken to NC Aquariums for treatment
Sea turtles rescued from frigid waters during the recent cold snap are being rehabilitated at North Carolina Aquariums at Roanoke Island and Pine Knoll Shores.