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EnvironmentNC offshore energy panel: Drilling prospects iffySubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 4:29pm.READ MORE: New Greenpeace 'Rainbow Warrior' flagship coming to SouthportSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 12:19pm.READ MORE: Cape Fear River gets routine dredgingSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 5:07pm.READ MORE: 
Just like the roads in our area, the Cape Fear River needs some regular work to keep traffic flowing. That's what's going on now near downtown. Despite the need for the regular dredging, some people oppose the work.
Full story...State finishes report on cement plant hearingsSubmitted by Cacky Catlett on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 4:42pm.READ MORE: NC symposium will address issue of frackingSubmitted by Katelyn Hackett on Fri, 12/16/2011 - 7:36am.READ MORE:
The North Carolina League of Municipalities is hosting a symposium about a natural gas drilling method called fracking.
Full story... » As public comments near end, debate over cement plant continuesSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Thu, 10/27/2011 - 3:00pm.READ MORE:
The proposed cement plant in Castle Hayne has been the topic of debate for years. This morning, opponents showed how it would affect the Northeast Cape Fear River. Meanwhile, the plant's GM says there's little to worry about.
Full story...Columbus County leads state in air pollutionSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Tue, 10/04/2011 - 4:38pm.READ MORE:
A recent report says Columbus County is tops for toxic air pollution in the Tar Heel State.
Full story... » Students take on climate changeSubmitted by Marcy Cuevas on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 11:16am.READ MORE:
If the students of today are the leaders of tomorrow, then the future looks promising for one group of students.
Four teens from Isaac Bear Early College are taking on climate change in the Cape Fear.
Full story...Henderson Co. residents discuss steep-slope issuesSubmitted by Katelyn Hackett on Tue, 09/27/2011 - 7:22am.READ MORE:
Residents of Henderson County have discussed steep-slope issues as they reviewed a landslide hazard map.
Full story... » Judge's decision on NC bypass expected this weekSubmitted by Katelyn Hackett on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 6:15am.READ MORE:
A federal judge's ruling is expected soon on a $720 million bypass around the Charlotte area for one of the few North Carolina roads that stretches from the mountains to the sea.
Full story... » Businesses come together to share ideas making it easier to go greenSubmitted by Tim Buckley on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 12:59pm.READ MORE:
In the rapidly changing green business world, sometimes it's hard to keep up on the latest trends. Local green professionals gathered at the Emerging Green Businesses Conference in Wrightsville Beach today to share their ideas and successes.
Full story...Some loggerhead sea turtles now listed as endangered speciesSubmitted by Cacky Catlett on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 8:47pm.READ MORE:
Loggerhead turtles can be found all along the Carolina coast from Topsail Island to Holden beach, but unfortunately their existence is being threatened. Fish and wildlife leaders announced Friday these creatures would no longer be listed as one threatened species but nine distinct population segments.
Full story...Groups challenge Duke-Progress Energy merger in NCSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 9:42am.READ MORE: NC asks judge to toss lawsuit on Bonner BridgeSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 12:05pm.READ MORE:
The state Department of Transportation is asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit over the current plan to replace the deteriorating bridge connecting Hatteras Island to the rest of North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Full story... » No reported injuries or damages in NC after 5.9 magnitude earthquakeSubmitted by Cacky Catlett on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 8:49pm.READ MORE:
North Carolina. Gov. Beverly Perdue says
officials haven't received reports of damage or injuries in the
state from an earthquake that was centered in Virginia.
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