Nags Head commissioners have selected North Carolina native Michael C. Silverman as the Outer Banks town’s next manager.
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Duck Hires New Town Manager
Duck town council voted unanimously Thursday to appoint Drew Havens as the new town manager starting Feb. 15.
Cedar Point Toughens Flood Ordinance
Under a mandatory new Federal Emergency Management Agency map, some properties built in Cedar Point will have to use piers or pilings instead of solid-wall foundations.
Beaufort Backs Marine Debris Effort
Beaufort recently announced its support of a new, detailed plan for removing and preventing debris such as dock materials and derelict boats in town waters.
Partnership Aims to Reduce Flooding in PKS
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is partnering with the Bogue Banks town of Pine Knoll Shores on a project to reduce flooding and protect water quality.
Fix Costly For Roanoke Island’s Flooding
A study of drainage infrastructure in Roanoke Island’s most frequently flooded neighborhoods finds that long-term solutions would cost more than $2.6 million.
Manteo Gains Control of Shallowbag Bay
With recently passed legislation placing Shallowbag Bay within Manteo’s corporate limits, the town now has jurisdiction over the anchoring and mooring of vessels and authority to deal with derelict boats.
Bill Extends Beaufort’s Waterway Jurisdiction
Beaufort would have more power to address derelict boats and marine debris under a bill that has now cleared both the House and Senate.
Emerald Isle Names New Town Manager
Emerald Isle officials announced Wednesday that Matt Zapp, town manager in Benson, has been selected from 89 candidates as the Bogue Banks town’s new manager.
Outer Banks Towns Dig For Flooding Fixes
Outer Banks officials are tapping state grants, partnering on studies and taking other steps to address increasingly persistent flooding and faulty, inadequate drainage systems.
Nags Head Commits to Attacking Flooding
Nags Head officials during a meeting released a statement Wednesday assuring visitors and property owners that the town is taking steps to mitigate flooding of streets and private property.
Rodanthe’s New Gauge to Warn of Flooding
A new flood gauge being installed in Rodanthe will become part of a statewide network made up of hundreds of rain and stream gauges that help alert communities to dangerous flooding.
Beaufort Hears Public Concerns Over Harbor
Beaufort and the North Carolina Coastal Reserve held last week a Beaufort Harbor management public meeting to better understand concerns residents have about Taylor’s Creek.
Beaufort Applies For Marine Debris Grant
Beaufort commissioners recently approved applying for a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration marine debris removal grant to begin cleaning up Taylor’s Creek and adjacent waters.
Officials Look to Clean Up Taylor’s Creek
Stakeholders from various agencies, including the town of Beaufort, the Coast Guard and the Rachel Carson Reserve, met recently to outline a plan to address the longstanding problems of marine debris and illegal moorings in Taylor’s Creek.
Town Takes Steps to Curb Flooding, Pollution
The town of Pine Knoll Shores has begun to install natural, environmentally friendly methods of coping with stormwater runoff and persistent problem flooding.
