North Carolina’s Division of Marine Fisheries will begin presales for commercial fishing licenses on April 15 with updated office hours this season. Applicants should prepare required documents ahead of time due to anticipated changes in service availability.
The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission will meet in Ocean Isle Beach on April 15-16. The event includes a site visit and opportunities for public input both in person and…
North Carolina officials report worsening drought conditions across most counties with record-low rainfall over six months. Experts warn about potential impacts on agriculture, reservoirs, recreation areas—and urge residents to observe…
The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet both in person in Hendersonville and virtually on April 15-16. The meetings cover decisions about funding for water infrastructure projects across North Carolina.
Maggie Woods has been named director of North Carolina’s Rural Health Transformation Program by NCDHHS. The initiative seeks improved healthcare access across more than 3.5 million residents using substantial federal…
The North Carolina Mining Commission Rules Committee will meet online on March 27, with an in-person option available in Raleigh. The commission sets rules for mining resource management and advises…
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking advisers for its Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan committee. Applications are open until April 10, with a workshop planned for early…
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is seeking public input on updates to key water infrastructure funding plans. Comments are due by March 30 or April 13 depending on…
The Governor’s Advisory Council for Student Safety and Well-Being will meet on March 23 in Raleigh. The council aims to improve school safety and student well-being across North Carolina.
Three employees of Main & Mill Oyster Bar and Tavern have been charged following an ALE investigation into a fatal crash involving underage drinking. The case centers on allegations that…
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will hold Lines of Communication meetings across North Carolina next week. The sessions aim to connect fisheries stakeholders with council members and staff for…
North Carolina officials announced a limited striped bass fishing season opening April 1 in parts of the Tar-Pamlico and Neuse rivers. The month-long season comes with strict limits for both…
A public hearing will be held March 24 on proposed shellfish leases in Pamlico County. Residents can attend in person or online and submit comments about Evan R. Gadow’s application…
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has released a new climate action plan aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by half by 2030. The plan outlines sector-specific strategies including…
The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division has arrested two people after investigating a fatal car crash involving minors where alcohol and drugs were factors. Authorities say adults who provide…
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality is seeking public feedback on updates to its water infrastructure funding plans. Comments are being accepted through late March or mid-April depending on…
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing on March 18 about proposed shellfish leases in Hyde County. Residents can attend either in person or online…
Officials from North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) and Buncombe County Government held a meeting for owners of 47 properties in Buncombe County that have been approved by FEMA to begin…
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission has scheduled three public hearings in April to collect feedback on new rules targeting PFAS chemicals in wastewater. Residents can attend hearings or submit…
The N.C. Forest Service has recognized dozens of communities, campuses, and utilities with national urban forestry awards in connection with Arbor Day. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler encouraged broader participation in…
The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will hold three public hearings in April about new rules targeting PFAS chemicals in wastewater discharges. Residents can attend or submit written comments through…
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has reminded residents that outdoor burning of trash is illegal under state law due to environmental risks. Only certain vegetative materials may be…
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has opened applications for its 2026 Shellfish Lease Program. Interested parties have until August 1 to apply for leasing public coastal waters for…
During Severe Weather Preparedness Week, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has called on residents to take steps to prepare for severe weather events.
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Secretary Reid Wilson and Matt Calabria, Director of the Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC), visited Lady Marian Dam in…
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