Unwilling to wait for either federal or state funding, Dare County is moving forward with beach nourishment proposals with the towns of Duck, Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills signing a cooperative interlocal funding agreement with the county. As residents, business owners and town officials witness the loss of beach and the potential of lost… Continue reading more beach nourishment on the horizon for obx
obx sends n’oreaster “up the road”
It’s a mess out there today and no mistaking it, although it could be worse . . . and it will be worse, at least for our neighbors to the north. That is, of course, if the forecasts hold true and so far the weather gurus seem to have gotten this one exactly right. A… Continue reading obx sends n’oreaster “up the road”
towns follow nags head’s lead on beach nourishment
Duck, Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills have recently followed the lead of the 2011 Nags Head beach nourishment project and approved multi-million dollar projects to replenish the beaches, as outlined in this story on Nighthawk News Magazine, the student run paper at First Flight High School. “The beach is the main tourist attraction of the Outer Banks.… Continue reading towns follow nags head’s lead on beach nourishment
corolla wild horses in danger from development?
With a July ruling from the NC Appellate Court it’s difficult to say where plans to develop a commercial district in Swan Beach stands, although the quick reading is there is reason for concern for residents and visitors who wish to keep the 4WD area of Carova free from commercial development. However, because of the… Continue reading corolla wild horses in danger from development?
nc ferry crew receive award for heroism
We love getting the ferry to Ocracoke and are proud to share this article by the Ocracoke Current about a North Carolina ferry crew receiving the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Safety and Heroism. Last September, the crew rescued two people in rough seas off of Ocracoke Island. John and Renee Hoffman’s sailboat was capsized by deteriorating weather conditions when… Continue reading nc ferry crew receive award for heroism
obx coast = ground zero in offshore drilling debate
Following a November 6 closed door session on offshore drilling hosted by Gov. McCrory of North Carolina, concern is growing along the coast that decisions about drilling for oil and natural gas are excluding coastal residents. According to media reports, the closed door session included government officials and regulators and leaders of industries involved in oil… Continue reading obx coast = ground zero in offshore drilling debate
ocracoke’s historic home tour december 6th!
There’s no place like Ocracoke for the holidays! This year’s Historic Home Tour is happening Friday, December 6th from 3 -5 pm. Eight houses are on deck for this holiday tradition that benefits the Ocracoke Preservation Society. “Please join Ocracoke Preservation Society on Saturday, December 6th for this fun holiday tradition. OPS is highlighting some… Continue reading ocracoke’s historic home tour december 6th!
buxton woods is an obx gem
There is no place anywhere quite like Buxton Woods on Hatteras Island. A magical maritime forest living at the confluence of subtropical and temperate zones, it almost fell to developers 30 years ago. Jeffrey Bradley tells the tale of Buxton Woods for the Coastal Review Online. “Buxton Woods has perched for millennia on that windswept jut of… Continue reading buxton woods is an obx gem
nourished nh beach continues to support life
Answering critics who believe beach nourishment destroys the life found on a beach, a study completed over the summer shows a properly nourished beach, such as Nags Head, is no different than any other beach. Jeff Hampton writing for the Virginian Pilot explains. “When Nags Head replenished its beach three years ago, it wasn’t just… Continue reading nourished nh beach continues to support life
a call for open meetings on offshore drilling
North Carolina officials held a closed door session last week about drilling off the state’s coast. This editorial from the Winstson-Salem Journal raises serious questions about process, accessibility and the perception of back room deals. “When it comes to North Carolina’s coast and processes that affect all of us, the McCrory administration needs to stop… Continue reading a call for open meetings on offshore drilling