Outer Banks National Scenic Byway receives national award
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The Outer Banks National Scenic Byway is one of eight national...
NC Hazard Mitigation Team to assist with FEMA documentation
Staff members of the North Carolina Department of Safety’s Emergency Management/Hazard Mitigation Branch will be on Ocracoke Island for three days starting Monday to...
Free remote learning conference slated for teachers, parents
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Raleigh-- All North Carolina teachers and parents are invited to attend a free virtual conference on Wednesday, Oct. 28, to help...
New state program opens for rent, utility assistance from COVID-19 hardships
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RALEIGH--The state will now accept applications for the N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program, which will assist eligible...
Offshore moratorium includes wind energy
Reprinted courtesy of Coastal Review Online Oct. 2, 2020
By Jennifer Allen
On Sept. 8, President Donald J. Trump signed an order prohibiting offshore leasing for...
Company seeking to conduct offshore seismic testing for oil and gas...
September 10, 2020
By Sam Walker, courtesy of OBX Today
In a surprise move, the company that was seeking to conduct a seismic survey...
Marine Fisheries Commission seeks advisers
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MOREHEAD CITY – The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen,...
Gov. Cooper declares emergency as North Carolina prepares for Hurricane Isaias
Governor Cooper declares emergency as North Carolina prepares for Hurricane Isaias Plans include considerations to keep people protected from COVID-19
RALEIGH: North Carolina is preparing...
New law addresses abandoned boats
Reprinted courtesy of Coastal Review Online
July 2, 2020
by Jennifer Allen
A new law gives the state Wildlife Resources Commission authority and funding to remove abandoned...
Trump administration overrules NC, approves offshore seismic testing for oil and...
Originally published June 22, 2020, in NC Policy Watch. Reprinted by permission
By Lisa Sorg
Buffeted by breaking waves and a brisk ocean breeze, the town...