The N.C. Department of Transportation’s first passenger ferry originally planned for a 2018 launch was christened Monday and has begun making runs between Hatteras and Ocracoke.
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Portsmouth Village welcomes descendants for homecoming
More than 400 recently made their way to Portsmouth Island to remember their ancestors while celebrating community.
State officials warn of potentially polluted swimming areas
State recreational water quality officials said swimmers should avoid swimming in waters near exposed pipes and should be particularly cautious in areas of Rodanthe and Buxton.
Officials unsurprised as 2 more Rodanthe homes collapse
After a nearby house fell earlier this year, Cape Hatteras National Seashore superintendent had advised owners of the two beach houses that were destroyed by a coastal storm Tuesday to remove the homes or take other proactive measures.
Storm brings down second beach house, N.C. 12 still closed
Two houses have collapsed in Rodanthe as a result of high surf, and N.C. 12 to remain closed into Wednesday.
Monitor expedition set as marine sanctuary system turns 50
The NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Systems will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and a livestreamed expedition begins next week at the first national marine sanctuary off Cape Hatteras.
NCDOT seeks grant to study moving Ocracoke ferry terminal
The state is seeking a grant to study costs and other considerations related to relocating the South Dock ferry terminal for the Hatteras-Ocracoke vehicle ferry.
British, Canadian sailors killed off NC coast to be honored
A scaled-back British Cemetery Ceremony is set go on Friday at 11 a.m. but the location may be decided at the last moment, while the ceremony scheduled for Thursday in Buxton was canceled.
Southern Shores to enter mid-Currituck bridge case
As litigation continues on a lawsuit opposing the proposed mid-Currituck bridge, Southern Shores Town Council intends to file an amicus brief in support.
New Ocracoke Express passenger ferry to debut May 17
The new passenger ferry will shuttle visitors between Hatteras and Ocracoke Village through Labor Day weekend.
‘Jug handle’ bridge to open mid-May at earliest: NCDOT
The soonest the Rodanthe “jug handle” bridge will open is mid-May because of damage to one of the bridge’s expansion joints, according to NCDOT.
Competitors face off to create fresh water with wave power
Competition demonstrates that wave-powered desalination systems can supply fresh water to people in coastal locations, including in disaster-recovery situations.
Public to soon see Hatteras museum’s long-stored artifacts
With $4.2 million in the state budget for exhibit space, hundreds of never-seen artifacts at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum will at last be able to be brought out of storage.
First-ever Run the Rodanthe bridge race draws big crowd
The first Run the Rodanthe bridge race Saturday drew a large crowd to be among the first to visit the new bridge not yet open to public.
Celebrations of science, Earth Day on statewide
The 12th North Carolina Science Festival taking place this month is well underway but there are still plenty of opportunities to learn about science and celebrate Earth Day on the coast.
Historians at OBX event reveal enigmatic Thomas Harriot
He was chosen to be a part of Sir Walter Raleigh’s first expedition, and although little is known about scientist and mathematician Thomas Harriot, his written depictions of the New World say much about the author.