Tag: Environment
Trump tweets Pruitt’s resignation from EPA
President Trump tweets he has accepted resignation of scandal-plagued EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt.
EPA chief, CFPUA talk GenX at national summit
GenX in the Cape Fear is getting attention at a summit in the nation's capital. The head of Environment Protection Agency is speaking about new standards and tests to under more about these new threats.
Celebrating the Earth at Hugh MacRae Park
Families, friends, and lovers of the environment came out to Hugh MacRae Park over the weekend for an Earth Day Celebration.
Report: Wilmington is one of the cleanest cities in the country
The environment we live in is vital when it comes to our overall health. Good news for the Port City. According to a new report Wilmington is at the top of the list for having the cleanest air in the nation.
Wrightsville Beach renourishment project done ahead of schedule
When visitors arrive at Wrightsville Beach this holiday weekend they'll find the beach renourished ahead of schedule.
National Gypsum addresses pollution worries
After years away from the Cape Fear, National Gypsum makes its case to come back to Wilmington.
NCDEQ planning public hearings for two plants requesting methyl bromide permits
People who live in Wilmington and Columbus County will get the chance to learn more about the emission of methyl bromide in upcoming public hearings.
Orton Plantation burning nearly 900 acres
Orton Plantation is conducting controlled burning on 866 acres Thursday as part of its management plan to improve forest health and restore longleaf pine habitat.
Rep. Deb Butler speaks out against local contaminators
A state lawmaker says she wants to raise awareness about the impacts of pollution to our area in general amid talks of incentives for a company to return to Wilmington.
