Today’s NC Political News briefs
Judicial administration, flood resilience planning and coastal regulation lead today’s North Carolina political and government briefs.
Recent North Carolina government action includes a final appointment to a new judicial program, a state flood resilience strategy for the Lumber River Basin and an upcoming Coastal Resources Commission meeting.
Final Complex Family Financial Court judge appointed
Chief Justice Paul Newby appointed Johnathan L. Rhyne Jr. to serve as a judge in the North Carolina Judicial Branch’s new Complex Family Financial Court program. The Judicial Branch said Rhyne is the third and final judge appointed to the court, which was established by Session Law 2026-41. The program is scheduled to begin receiving designation notices for complex family financial cases on Jan. 1, 2027.
DEQ releases Lumber River Basin flood resilience strategy
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality released the final Lumber River Basin Action Strategy through its Flood Resiliency Blueprint program. The agency said the strategy identifies 17 priority actions, including stormwater, roadway, critical infrastructure, building mitigation and nature-based projects. DEQ said five high-priority actions were recommended to help guide future investments.
Coastal Resources Commission to meet next week
The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission is scheduled to meet Aug. 26-27 at the Dare County Government Complex in Manteo, with online access available to the public. The Coastal Resources Advisory Council, which provides local government perspectives and advice to the commission, is scheduled to meet in person Aug. 26. The meeting qualifies as a regulatory item because the commission oversees coastal management policy and rules.
