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09 Nov 2012
2012 Local Post Election Results
Below is a 2012 post election wrap-up that will highlight many of the results here locally. Please bear in mind that these results are still unofficial, as there are still some provisional ballots that need to be counted and the official canvass want happen until next Friday, November 16. BASE would like to congratulate each
25 Oct 2012
NCDENR Hosts Stakeholder Meeting on Oct. 30th
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources, through its Division of Environmental Assistance and Outreach, will be hosting a Stakeholders Open House in Wilmington on Oct. 30th, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. till 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to gather input on permit process improvements to create a more effective and high-quality environmental
24 Oct 2012
Insurance Commissioner calls for a Public Hearing
On Oct. 23rd the North Carolina Department of Insurance announced that they have rejected the homeowners insurance increases proposed by the NC Rate Bureau and called for a formal public hearing. The hearing, which is open to the public, is scheduled to begin on June 3, 2013 at 10:00am at 430 N. Salisbury St. in
10 Oct 2012
NE Brunswick Collector Street Plan
The Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization has partnered with the Town of Leland, Town of Belville, Town of Navassa, and Brunswick County to conduct a study of the existing and future collector street needs in the area. Collector streets are mid-level streets that link residential or local streets to major arterials. The plan will result in recommendations for
02 Oct 2012
NCRB Files 30% Homeowner Insurance Rate Hike
In what will be an issue across North Carolina, the 2012 homeowners insurance rate filing was posted on the Rate Bureau website yesterday. CLICK HERE to see the filing. The filing identifies a “state average rate level change of 17.7%” but the proposed increases in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender are 30%. The rates are
27 Sep 2012
USDA Extends “Rural” Definition
ALERT: USDA has issued a notice extending the current “rural” definition until March 27, 2013 (previously October 1, 2012) to correspond with the expiration of the FY13 Continuing Resolution. If a legislative solution does not occur by March 27, 2013, the definition will expire. While this is good news, we will continue to focus on a
17 Sep 2012
Pender County Contractors Meeting – Sept. 25th
Are you building, developing or holding investments in Pender County? Are you a builder, developer, real estate professional, designer, engineer or consultant on these types of projects? The Pender County Building Inspections division will be holding a Contractor’s Meeting September 25, 2012 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Hampstead Annex offices (18676 US Highway
16 Aug 2012
NCDWQ Seeking Comment on Proprietary Systems
NCDWQ is seeking public comment on the draft revised Chapter 20: Proprietary Systems of the NCDENR Stormwater BMP (Best Management Practices) Manual. A proprietary system is a manufactured device which treats stormwater before discharge to another BMP or to the receiving water. This is a broad category of BMPs with a variety pollutant removal mechanisms
08 Aug 2012
EPA Proposing National Stormwater Rule
EPA has initiated a national rulemaking to establish a program to reduce stormwater discharges from newly developed and redeveloped sites and make other regulatory improvements to strengthen its stormwater program. Click here for more information on the activities related to this proposed rulemaking. EPA intends to propose a rule to strengthen the national stormwater program
08 Aug 2012
NCDCM – Digital Shoreline Maps Finalized
The N.C. Division of Coastal Management has finalized a project to create the first ever continuous digital map of more than 12,000 miles of estuarine shoreline in North Carolina. Through a partnership between the NCDCM and East Carolina University, the project identified the mileage of shoreline types such as a marsh or a swamp forest