The Coastal Resources Commission, poised last week to consider two rule amendments regarding septic systems on the beach, instead tabled the discussion until October.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
‘150 years of negative impacts’ to New Jersey coast: Corbett
The longstanding state law banning permanent erosion control structures in an ocean shoreline was based on extensive studies and data documenting their detrimental effects and temporary protection, Dr. Reide Corbett said during a recent talk at Harkers Island.
Currituck Light restoration follows original maintenance plan
The $1 million restoration going on at the Currituck Beach Lighthouse is building on work completed six years ago so that it “will remain structurally sound, historically accurate, and will continue sharing its sense of place and awe for future generations.”
Buxton FUDS restoration advisory board to meet Thursday
Army Corps of Engineers staff are expected to give an update on current environmental restoration projects at the oceanfront site, and discuss interest in continuing the restoration advisory board.
Found archival photos add new wrinkles to Pea Island story
Historical columnist Joan Collins shares a collection of recently discovered photographic negatives stored in tins at the State Archives with 19 images depicting the Pea Island U.S. Coast Guard Station crew in 1938 and the new questions the photos bring to light.
Park Service to close section of Buxton beach for groin repair
The Dare County project to repair the southernmost groin in Buxton is taking place in conjunction with a beach nourishment project in the Hatteras Island village.
Outer Banks organization asks lawmakers to delay ferry tolls
Pushing the North Carolina Ferry Division’s deadline to enforce toll fees at all of its ferry routes by one year would give officials the time they will need to develop, test and deploy a new collection system, the Ocracoke Access Alliance says.
Volunteers clean up Buxton beach within hours of collapse
National Park Service employees, local residents, visitors, fishermen, and members of the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association joined forces Wednesday to clear the shoreline of debris from the house that collapsed Tuesday.
Buxton oceanfront house collapses Tuesday, 5th this year
Potentially hazardous debris from the fallen house has scattered in the surf and officials urge the public to avoid the beach from Buxton south to the Cape Point area.
Final federal permit clears way for Buxton groin repair project
By receiving the Army Corps permit this week, Dare County has cleared the final regulatory hurdle for the project to repair the southernmost of Buxton’s three groins.
Slow down, Outer Banks, the tourists are coming
The speed limit on portions of N.C. 12 through a series of villages and towns will drop by 10 mph ahead of the summer tourism season.
Corps crews set to wrap up cleanup at Buxton FUDS site
Army Corps of Engineers officials say that by the end of May, seven months of work to remove tons of petroleum-contaminated soil, water and debris from the beach next to the original site of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is expected to be complete.
National Park Service advises caution on east-facing beaches
Cape Hatteras National Seashore issued an advisory late afternoon Tuesday that the potential strong wind and waves forecast for the next few days could cause the partial or full collapse of one or more threatened oceanfront structures in Buxton and Rodanthe.
NC Lighthouse Challenge part of the US’ 250th celebration
For the NC Lighthouse Challenge, participants must visit 10 historic lighthouse sites and submit their photos with the lighthouse visible by the Dec. 31 deadline.
Study of past erosion-control lessons key to ongoing review
Analyzing lessons learned over decades of fighting back the ocean is critical as the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission’s Science Panel wraps up its ongoing study of the effects of permanent beach erosion control structures such as seawalls and jetties.
Work to begin on fire-damaged light station quarters
Once repairs are completed at the Bodie Island double keepers’ quarters, which was damaged in January 2025 in an electrical fire, new exhibits will be installed on the building’s ground floor.
