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September 1, 2010
A Hidden Cost
The North Carolina State Ports Authority does not pay taxes or make payments in lieu of taxes, leaving the expense of law enforcement and emergency services to host communities.
August 14, 2010
Oh, the Environment!
UNCW professor issues report on environmental impacts of the container terminal. All bad.
August 9, 2010
Risky Business
Four hundred containers dumped in the ocean in a collision.
August 1, 2010
On Hold? Or Not?
After setbacks, NC State Ports Authority regroups to promote the International Terminal.
July 14, 2010
Will they Come?
Container traffic at the Port of Wilmington compared to the capacity.
Oak Island Opposition
Oak Island Town Council unanimously approves resolution of opposition to
the container terminal.
July 6, 2010
Just a Dream
Two more resolutions of opposition to
the container terminal and suspension of the NCDOT planning study.
July 1, 2010
A Little Good News Today
General Assembly prohibits State funding of the container terminal; Congressman McIntyre issues statement of opposition to the terminal.
June 20, 2010
Southport: No Port
A chronicle of recent resolutions of opposition to
the container terminal.
June 17 2010
Information? We Don't Need No Stinking Information
A dearth of information for decision-makers.
June 14, 2010
Laws and Sausages
The difference between the House and Senate versions of the budget bill.
June 13, 2010
A Matter of Trust
Whom can we trust regarding the State's commitment to the dredging for the North Carolina International Terminal?
June 2, 2010
Ad Hominem, ad Nauseum
Statements of Tom Eagar, CEO of the North Carolina State Ports Authority.
June 1, 2010
A Lesson from Georgia Costs of a feasibility study for dredging the Savannah River, involving issues very similar to those encountered in the Cape Fear River.May 18, 2010
Road to Ruin
The
first meeting announced for the North Carolina Department of Transportation study of access roads for the proposed North Carolina International Terminal.
May 17, 2010
Who Cares About the Enironment NoPort Southport NC, Inc. receives a grant for a study of the consequences to wildlife and ecosystems in the Cape Fear region from the proposed container port.
May 1, 2010
What's the Harm in a Study
The hidden costs in moving forward with a feasibility study; the distortion of the intent of Congress in the draft report of the Wilmington District of the Corps of Engineers.
April 20, 2010
A Colossal Con
Deception in the draft report of the Wilmington District reported to the Inspector General.
April 15, 2010
Reconnaissance Revealed
A draft of the Wilmington District report discovered.
April 6, 2010
Where Have All the Dollars Gone
The subsidy for imports from China.
April 1, 2010
What's in a Name
A new name for the North Carolina International Terminal
March 19, 2010
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Grant award, reconnaissance study finding, State liability for dredging
Public Meeting
Notice of NoPort Southport meeting on May 6
March 1, 2010
State Share
Allocation of dredging cost between Federal and State funding
Public Meeting
Notice of NoPort Southport meeting on March 4
February 16, 2010
Another Unfortuante Event
Hazardous materials at the North Carolina International Terminal
Public Meeting
Notice of NoPort Southport meeting on March 4
February 1, 2010
Reconnaissance Arrogance
Corps of Engineers denies Congressman McIntyre's request for disclosure of reconnaissance study report.
January 13, 2010
Unfortunate Events
Cases of explosions, spills, and fires with container ships and other cargo ships.
January 7, 2010
Summons to Southport
Board of Aldermen meeting January 14.
Reconnaissance Redux
Agency comments on the Corps of Engineers reconnaissance study.
January 4, 2010
Trains around our Trees
Plans for railroad service to the container terminal.
December 15, 2009
Three Ships
Christmas wishes.
Donations
Request for donations.
December 1, 2009
Dredging in the Dark
Corps of Engineers refusal to allow access to reconnaissance study.
November 17, 2009
Rate Conferences and Shipping Rates
Price-fixing by shipping lines.
November 5, 2009
The Cost of Dredging Redux
Corrections to newsletter of November 4.
November 4, 2009
The Cost of Dredging
The cost of dredging a new channel for the container terminal.
October 13, 2009
More Dredgery
Corps of Engineers request for information for the reconnaissance study.
October 5, 2009
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Proper method of economic analysis for projects.
September 15, 2009
Economic Impacts
Claims of economic impacts by the State Ports Authority found to be bogus.
September 1, 2009
Dredgery II
Corps of Engineers to conduct reconnaissance study without public participation.
August 4, 2009
Dredgery
Corps of Engineers reconnaissance study.
July 1, 2009
P.O.R.T.S Contest
Winners of the contest to find a better use for the container terminal site.
Call for Volunteers
Volunteers needed to catalog historical sites in the lower Cape Fear.
June 10, 2009
Environmental Panel
Announcement of public meeting with guest speakers on the environmental
effects of the container terminal project.
P.O.R.T.S Contest
Close of the contest to find a better use for the container terminal site.
Corps of Engineers Reconnaissance Study
Commencement of study of dredging a new channel in the Cape Fear River.
June 1, 2009
R.C. Soles Bill
Bill to eliminate environmental impact statements in certain cases passed North
Carolina Senate.
P.O.R.T.S Contest
Reminder of the contest to find a better use for the container terminal site.
Environmental Panel
Announcement of public meeting with guest speakers on the environmental
effects of the container terminal project.
May 1, 2009
R.C. Soles Bill
Bill to eliminate environmental impact statements in certain cases introduced in
North Carolina Senate.
P.O.R.T.S Contest
Reminder of the contest to find a better use for the container terminal site.
Coming Up
Announcement of coming events.
April 1, 2009
Tax Status
NoPort Southport NC, Inc., receives ruling of qualification as a charitable
organization.
P.O.R.T.S Contest
Announcement of the contest to find a better use for the container terminal site.
Channel Reconnaissance Study
Announcement of funding for reconnaissance study by the Corps of Engineers.
Coming Up
Announcement of coming events.
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