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Drilling Opponents Look West For Support

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“We need to not let up, we need to continue and we need to get stronger somehow,” said Mayor Bobby Owens as he tried...

Cooper Signs Shellfish Aquaculture Bill

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Gov. Roy Cooper late Friday signed a bill making long-sought changes to North Carolina’s shellfish leasing program that was unanimously approved in the General...

Retooled Shellfish Leasing Bill Advances

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Long-term efforts to expand shellfish leasing in North Carolina waters cleared another legislative hurdle this week, an indication that, unlike last year’s bill, this...

Senate Mulls Fisheries, Shellfish Overhauls

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Bills to establish a new shellfish leasing program and extensive changes to the state’s marine fisheries oversight began moving through the Senate this week. Sen....

Legislators Preview New Shellfish Bill

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Legislators at the helm of key House and Senate committees said they will try again to reach a broad agreement on the path forward...
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Commissioners in eight coastal counties considering resolutions opposing ferry tolls in state budget

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From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Commissioners in eight coastal North Carolina counties plan...

Annual Buxton and Ocracoke Ceremonies to honor WWII sailors will be held on May 8 and May 9

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