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...
Passenger ferry service this summer for Ocracoke still in limbo
Update/correction: The House today (June 9) passed S241 (described below) and it is on the Senate calendar Thursday morning at 10 a.m. The original...
Shrimp trawling takes a hit from Marine Fisheries Commission, Hyde reacts
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By Peter Vankevich
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Commission (DMF) voted in Wilmington yesterday (Feb. 16) to approve a petition by...
Cooper: State continues support for Ocracoke’s recovery from Hurricane Dorian
Sept. 19, 2019. The following was issued today from Gov. Roy Cooper:
"Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Dorian’s storm surge inundated Ocracoke Island, the state...
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...
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...
Comments sought on Hatteras Inlet dredging
Reprinted by permission from the Island Free Press
By Joy Crist
A public comment period is now open on how to address future dredging operations in...
Coast Guard establishes new waterway in Hatteras Inlet
WILMINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard has established a new navigational channel, the Hatteras Connector, in Hatteras Inlet that replaces the former "South Ferry...
Contract awarded for Rodanthe jug handle bridge
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With the recent awarding of a contract, a new bridge around Rodanthe may be a reality by the summer of...
The March 3 ‘Super Tuesday’ primary election is approaching
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By Peter Vankevich
North Carolina is among the 14 states holding a general election primary Tuesday, March 3....