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State environmental officials are asking the public to provide input on the proposed draft wastewater permit for a Duke Energy Progress facility in Wayne County.

Governor Pat McCrory on Wednesday expanded a State of Emergency to help stop the spread of wildfires in western North Carolina as air quality officials continued their advisory for air pollution in the region.

WHAT: Public hearing on draft cleanup plan for former DuPont Corporation site 

WHO: Hosted by N.C. Division of Waste Management

If you’re planning to cook during the holidays, remember you can protect your pocketbook and the environment by recycling used oils and fats instead of pouring them down the drain.

Air quality officials are continuing their advisory for air pollution in North Carolina on Wednesday as smoke from numerous wildfires continues to affect much of the state.

The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission will meet Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at the Hilton Double Tree, 2717 West Fort Macon Road in Atlantic Beach. The meeting will begin at 3:15 p.m. on Nov. 30 and 9 a.m. on Dec. 1. The meeting is open to the public.

The chairman of the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission said he intends to allow public comment on a petition for rulemaking calling for habitat protections that, if adopted, would impact shrimp trawl fishing in most North Carolina waters.

Air quality officials are continuing their advisory for air pollution in North Carolina on Tuesday as smoke from numerous wildfires continues to cover much of the state.

Air quality officials extended their advisory for air pollution in North Carolina to the Triangle on Friday and Saturday as smoke from numerous wildfires continues to blanket the state.

Air quality officials are expanding their advisory for air pollution in North Carolina on Friday as smoke from numerous wildfires continues to cover much of the state.