Dare County moves ahead in securing money for a dredge
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Reprinted courtesy of the Outer Banks Voice
By Russ Lay on May 6, 2019
Dare County took the first...
Special primary election for 3rd Congressional district tomorrow
By Peter Vankevich
A special primary election primary to fill the remaining term of the late Rep. Walter Jones in North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District...
Dates set for third Congressional district special election
Editor's note: This map has replaced an earlier version of the district boundaries that was obtained from Wikimedia Commons.
Twenty-six candidates are running in the...
NC Transportation Board names new Oregon Inlet bridge after Marc Basnight
March 7, 2019
Reprinted courtesy of the Island Free Press
By Joy Crist
The North Carolina State Board of Transportation today unanimously voted to name the new...
Citizen science program seeks help observing the weather
Have you ever wondered how much rainfall fell during a recent thunderstorm? How about snowfall during a winter storm? If so, an important volunteer...
Groups move to block start of seismic tests
Reprinted courtesy of Coastal Review Online
02/21/2019 by Mark Hibbs
CHARLESTON, S.C. – A group of conservation organizations this week asked a federal judge to block the...
Calling rate request excessive, insurance chief sets hearing
Reprinted courtesy of Outer Banks Voice
Feb. 22, 2019
A hearing has been set for the end of summer on a proposed increase in homeowners insurance rates...
Medicaid changes will become more visible to beneficiaries, providers
Reprinted courtesy of North Carolina Health News
Now that the providers for a privatized Medicaid managed care system have been chosen, HHS Secretary Mandy Cohen...
Congressman Walter Jones dies at 76
By Peter Vankevich
Congressman Walter B. Jones died today, his 76th birthday, according to a statement on his congressional website.
In failing health beginning last...
Reckoning with climate change ahead
Reprinted courtesy of the Coastal Review Online
02/07/2019 by Kirk Ross
RALEIGH – For the past few years, inside and outside the walls of the state legislature, there’s...