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Red flags likely to stay out in Emerald Isle as strong rip currents come through
EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WNCT) — If you are heading to the coast this weekend, officials are warning you not to go swimming in the ocean as rip currents are supposed to be strong with Ernesto out in the Atlantic. Red flags are out and it’s likely going to stay...
Town of Beaufort hitting reset button on proposal for future of docks
BEAUFORT, N.C. (WNCT) — The Beaufort Board of Commissioners voted Thursday to start over on their proposal about the future of the town’s docks. This comes after concerns from people living in the town over the lack of transparency from the board. Prior to Thursday, the Board of Commissioners was having closed-door meetings about who […]
Havelock has another sewage spill
North Carolina General Statute Section 143-215.1.C requires municipalities who operate wastewater collection systems to issue a press release when an untreated wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters. In accordance with N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-215.1C, the following news release has been prepared and issued to the...
Coastal commission to adjust rules to comply with new laws
The commission that determines development rules and policies for the 20 coastal counties meets later this month to consider changes to align existing development rules with recently passed state laws, including new looser requirements for replacing or repairing damaged or destroyed docks. The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission, during its...
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