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Offshore DrillingReport shows offshore drilling could be big business, but hurt fishing, tourismSubmitted by Holden Kurwicki on Tue, 04/16/2013 - 5:23pm.READ MORE: 
Fishing and tourism are two multi-million dollar industries in North Carolina, but Dr. Mike Walden's new study says there could be even more money to be made if the coastline had a slightly different view featuring drilling wells.
Full story...Local leaders advocate for offshore windSubmitted by Katelyn Supa on Thu, 02/28/2013 - 11:11pm.READ MORE: Energy exploration bill returns to NC Senate panelSubmitted by Allyson Lorick on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 9:02am.READ MORE:
Supporters of a bill to allow permits for underground natural gas exploration in North Carolina say the legislation would cause energy companies to consider drilling in the state.
Full story... » Romney says US energy independence is achievableSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 08/23/2012 - 2:18pm.READ MORE: Residents debate seismic testing off our coastSubmitted by Katie Harden on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 11:47am.READ MORE:
The federal government is hearing from New Hanover County residents on surveying for oil and natural gas off the Atlantic coast.
Those opposed to seismic testing off our coast say there are alternatives to oil and gas that should be explored first before we start tearing up the ocean floor.
Full story...NC offshore energy panel: Drilling prospects iffySubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 5:29pm.READ MORE: Oil spill demo raises concerns about offshore drillingSubmitted by Asha Dave on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 6:59pm.READ MORE:
Beach go-ers witnessed an oil spill on Wrightsville Beach today, complete with Hazmat workers and injured marine life.
Full story... » Gov. Perdue looks for ideas from locals on offshore energySubmitted by Nadine Maeser on Wed, 01/19/2011 - 11:35pm.READ MORE:
These days people are always looking for ways to become more energy efficient and when it comes to going green in North Carolina people are not hesitating to voice their opinions on how to do just that.
Full story...Governor's panel hosts meeting on offshore energy tonightSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 01/19/2011 - 1:55pm.READ MORE: UNCW to host public meeting on offshore energySubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 01/04/2011 - 1:15pm.READ MORE:
Gov. Bev Perdue’s Scientific Advisory Panel on Offshore Energy will hold three public outreach meetings, Jan. 10, 2011 through Jan 12, 2011, as it seeks to evaluate offshore energy options and recommend to the governor a comprehensive offshore energy strategy.
Full story... » Salon donating hair to oil clean-upSubmitted by Tim Buckley on Thu, 05/13/2010 - 4:22pm.READ MORE: Support for offshore drilling waning in NCSubmitted by Kevin Wuzzardo on Thu, 05/13/2010 - 1:12pm.READ MORE: Supporters, opponents sound off about off-shore energy huntSubmitted by Nadine Maeser on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 5:37pm.READ MORE:
If you missed this afternoon's meeting, there's another tonight at 7 at the Hilton Riverside in downtown Wilmington.
Full story...Government to hear your thoughts on offshore energy explorationsSubmitted by Kevin Wuzzardo on Wed, 04/28/2010 - 1:03pm.READ MORE:
The public meetings are part of a scoping process through which other Federal, State, and local governments as well as any interested parties have the opportunity to assist MMS in determining the significant issues and alternatives for analysis in the Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement.
Full story... » Offshore drilling could cause headachesSubmitted by Joe Mauceri on Wed, 03/31/2010 - 5:49pm.READ MORE:
It's something you don't see now, but you could in the future: oil tankers going back and forth along the beach. President Obama lifted a ban on offshore drilling along the eastern seaboard.
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