Dare County is looking to launch a beach nourishment project in front of the motels at the north end of Buxton. It’s what some would say is a long overdue effort to protect Highway 12, which has been taking a beating at this spot for years. This great article by Irene Nolan at the Island… Continue reading is buxton headed for beach nourishment?
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storm cleanup begins on the obx
Another coastal storm has passed, and now the cleanup begins. The Nor’easter that finally lifted out of the Outer Banks has left it’s mark; ocean overwash, debris filled roads, and sand covering the streets that border the sea. Back hoes and road graders are traveling along the north end of the Beach Road in Kitty… Continue reading storm cleanup begins on the obx
obx faces new round of ocean overwash
Under the heading of “the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry” exhibit A has to be the latest ocean overwash at the S curves just north of Rodanthe. In September of this year NCDOT working with the US Army Corps of Engineers completed nourishing a two mile stretch of beach to… Continue reading obx faces new round of ocean overwash
hurricane arthur a surprising july 4th guest on the obx?
A hurricane off the Outer Banks on the 4th of July? That’s a new experience for all of us. Of course we don’t know exactly where Tropical Storm Arthur is going to go, but the storm track everyone is looking at right now has it at hurricane strength and brushing Cape Hatteras Friday morning as it turns… Continue reading hurricane arthur a surprising july 4th guest on the obx?
british wwII sacrifice recalled on ocracoke island
The Battle of the Atlantic was a very real part of Outer Banks life in 1942 with over 70 ships sunk by German U-Boats over the course of the year. The bravery of our Canadian and British allies are still remembered. Cemeteries on Ocracoke and Hatteras Island have been ceded in perpetuity to the British government so… Continue reading british wwII sacrifice recalled on ocracoke island