Reprinted courtesy of the Coastal Review Online By Jennifer Allen BEAUFORT – The North Carolina Department of Transportation has in the works a short-term fix for erosion at the Hatteras ferry terminal […]
NCDOT gets OK for short-term erosion fix
Bulkhead construction on Ocracoke to begin in July
For Ocracoke news, click here. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has awarded a contract to begin emergency construction of a bulkhead at the Ocracoke north end ferry terminal. Work is scheduled […]
State issues emergency permit to address shoreline erosion at Ocracoke ferry terminal
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here MOREHEAD CITY –The N.C. Division of Coastal Management today issued an emergency permit to the N.C. Department of Transportation (DOT) to construct […]
Dare County moves ahead in securing money for a dredge
To catch up on Ocracoke news and much more, click here Reprinted courtesy of the Outer Banks Voice By Russ Lay on May 6, 2019 Dare County took the first step in approving the structure […]
Special primary election for 3rd Congressional district tomorrow
By Peter Vankevich A special primary election primary to fill the remaining term of the late Rep. Walter Jones in North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District will be held tomorrow, April 30. On […]
Dates set for third Congressional district special election
Editor’s note: This map has replaced an earlier version of the district boundaries that was obtained from Wikimedia Commons. Twenty-six candidates are running in the special election on April 30 to replace […]
NC Transportation Board names new Oregon Inlet bridge after Marc Basnight
March 7, 2019 Reprinted courtesy of the Island Free Press By Joy Crist The North Carolina State Board of Transportation today unanimously voted to name the new bridge across Oregon Inlet the […]
Citizen science program seeks help observing the weather
Have you ever wondered how much rainfall fell during a recent thunderstorm? How about snowfall during a winter storm? If so, an important volunteer weather observing program is looking for help. The […]
Groups move to block start of seismic tests
Reprinted courtesy of Coastal Review Online 02/21/2019 by Mark Hibbs CHARLESTON, S.C. – A group of conservation organizations this week asked a federal judge to block the start of any seismic exploration for […]
Calling rate request excessive, insurance chief sets hearing
Reprinted courtesy of Outer Banks Voice Feb. 22, 2019 A hearing has been set for the end of summer on a proposed increase in homeowners insurance rates that could be more than 30 […]
