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N.C. Forest Service advises caution during spring wildfire season

By Old North News | Mar 3, 2025

March marks the start of spring wildfire season in North Carolina, prompting the N.C. Forest Service to advise residents on best practices for outdoor burning, particularly yard debris burns.

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License sales in Manteo office closed for two days

By Old North News | Mar 3, 2025

License sales at the Division of Marine Fisheries Manteo Office will be temporarily suspended on Tuesday and Wednesday this week, March 4-5.

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Backyard flock in Dare County tests positive for avian influenza

By Old North News | Mar 3, 2025

A backyard flock in Dare County has tested positive for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI), as confirmed by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in Raleigh.

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North Carolina: Medicare dependency reached 4.8% in 2022

By Old North News | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.8% of income in North Carolina, providing an average of $2,790 per capita to residents.

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North Carolina: Social Security made up 6.7% of total income in 2022

By Old North News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 6.7% of income in North Carolina, providing an average of $3,895 per capita to residents.

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North Carolina: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.3% of income in 2022

By Old North News | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in North Carolina, providing an average of $1,348 per capita to residents.

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Deadline approaches for disaster unemployment assistance applications in North Carolina

By Old North News | Feb 28, 2025

The deadline for applying for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in 39 North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is March 10.

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Michael Lopazanski honored with prestigious Long Leaf Pine Award

By Old North News | Feb 28, 2025

During the February 2025 meeting of the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) in New Bern, former Division of Coastal Management (DCM) Deputy Director Michael “Mike” Lopazanski was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.

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North Carolina DEQ seeks public comments on water infrastructure plans

By Old North News | Feb 28, 2025

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Infrastructure is currently seeking public input on updates to several Intended Use Plans (IUPs) and Project Priority Lists.

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NFIB challenges unchecked agency action in NC Supreme Court

By Old North News | Feb 28, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has filed an amicus brief in the case involving the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation, Inc. The matter is being heard at the...

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North Carolina begins monitoring for 2025 ozone season

By Old North News | Feb 28, 2025

March 1 marks the start of the 2025 ozone season in North Carolina, with state and local environmental agencies renewing their daily air quality forecasts for ozone.

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North Carolina reviews water quality standards; public hearing scheduled

By Old North News | Feb 28, 2025

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Resources (DWR) is set to conduct a public hearing on April 22.

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Public invited to contribute ideas on southern flounder management plan

By Old North News | Feb 27, 2025

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries is inviting public input for the development of Amendment 5 to the N.C. Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan (FMP).

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North Carolina's Forest Development Program now accepting applications for funding

By Old North News | Feb 26, 2025

Landowners in North Carolina interested in securing cost share reimbursement funding through the Forest Development Program (FDP) are encouraged to contact their local N.C. Forest Service (NCFS) county ranger’s office or consult with a forester.

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North Carolina DEQ seeks public input on climate action plan development

By Old North News | Feb 26, 2025

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office is expanding its public engagement sessions related to the federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant’s (CPRG) Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP).

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NCDA&CS offers free agronomic services to aid hurricane recovery

By Old North News | Feb 25, 2025

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene continues to affect western North Carolina, with recovery efforts ongoing.

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N.C. Forest Service plans prescribed burn on Big Island

By Old North News | Feb 25, 2025

The North Carolina Forest Service has announced plans to conduct a prescribed burn on Big Island, located in Lake James, McDowell County.

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North Carolina water quality committee meeting canceled

By Old North News | Feb 25, 2025

The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission Water Quality Committee meeting, which was planned for Tuesday, February 25, in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh, has been canceled.

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Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry file 233 H-1B petitions in North Carolina throughout 2024

By Old North News | Feb 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in North Carolina submitted 233 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission schedules meetings in New Bern

By Old North News | Feb 24, 2025

The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) is scheduled to convene on February 26 and 27 at the DoubleTree New Bern Riverfront, located at 100 Middle Street in New Bern.