Former Currituck Commissioner Paul O’Neal has been nominated to fill the vacant seat in North Carolina’s 6th House District.
Outer Banks
Ceremony postponed for Bodie Island Lighthouse’s 150th
Update Sept. 27: The event to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first lighting Oct. 1 of the Bodie Island Lighthouse is postponed due to the potential for heavy rainfall and flooding late this week. A new date and time for the event will be announced in the coming weeks, officials said.
Friends to celebrate 45 years of Mountains-to-Sea Trail
The 1,175-mile trail that connects the Smokey Mountains to Jockey’s Ridge in the Outer Banks is celebrating 45 years.
Ocracoke passenger ferry season extended until Sept. 30
The Ocracoke Express ferry season was to end Labor Day but has been extended to give late-season visitors a chance to ride.
Story of flight on Mars has parallels to Wrights’ challenges
A replica of the Ingenuity Mars helicopter recently took flight at the national memorial in recognition of National Aviation Day and the Wright brothers’ ingenuity.
New dredge Miss Katie arrives on Outer Banks
Miss Katie arrived Friday and was welcomed with a ceremony in Wanchese, the dredge’s homeport.
A coastal reporter remembers the late Sen. Marc Basnight
Journalist Catherine Kozak recalls her years covering the late Sen. Marc Basnight and his approach to politics, his impact on the Outer Banks and his passion for the coastal environment.
Nags Head approves resolution on unfilled beach holes
Nags Head commissioners passed a resolution Wednesday seeking legislation that would create criminal penalties for violations.
Ocracoke Express ferry resumes service Wednesday
The passenger ferry had been out of service since July 27.
Rodanthe ‘jug handle’ bridge now open to motorists
After months of delays, the 2.4-mile Rodanthe “jug handle” bridge in Dare County opened to vehicles Thursday.
Video: ‘The Dangers of Digging Holes on the Beach’
The video is part of a public awareness effort on the dangers of digging deep holes on the beach and the risks they pose to public safety.
Hanig seeks senate seat when Steinburg resigns July 31
State Rep. Bobby Hanig wants to fill the 1st Senate District seat when Sen. Bob Steinburg resigns later this month.
NC Maritime Museums open doors to coastal history in July
North Carolina Maritime Museums in Hatteras, Beaufort and Southport are offering hands-on crafts, educational programs and activities for all ages this month.
Storm surge, flooding awareness campaign underway
Dare County and National Weather Service officials have partnered to help educate the public on the hazards of storm surge and flooding.
NCDOT delays Rodanthe bridge opening to repair markings
Pavement markings installed earlier this week do not meet NCDOT specifications and will need to be replaced.
Labor shortage, shoaling leads to ferry schedule changes
Because of labor shortage at Hatteras and severe shoaling issues in Pamlico Sound, ferry summer schedules to and from Ocracoke Island have been adjusted until further notice.
