AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCoastal Flooding: N.C. 12 remains damaged by nor’easter waves, with NCDOT aiming to reopen a one-lane detour Friday as crews reinforce the dune. King tides are adding flood concerns along the coast, while forecasters expect a warmer, wetter winter and warn El Niño can raise coastal flood risks. Wildlife: Researchers say coastal black bears have less genetic diversity than mountain bears, and habitat connectivity amid development could shape the population’s future. River Restoration: The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and partners are restoring two-thirds of a mile of Raven Fork, removing a deteriorating dam and rebuilding aquatic habitat in an $11 million project. Waste: Starting Dec. 1, lithium-ion batteries will be banned from North Carolina landfills; residents should take them to appropriate collection sites, not put them in household trash or recycling. Helene Recovery: FEMA approved more than $20 million for North Carolina road and bridge repairs and emergency response after Helene.
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