The Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of the N.C. Wildlife Federation and the group, No Mid-Currituck Bridge, has appealed a federal judge’s ruling in December that found state and federal agencies had complied with the law in their environmental and costs analysis.
Outer Banks
When bridge is complete, part of NC 12 may return to nature
Scientists expect to see dramatic changes after a vulnerable segment of the Outer Banks highway is bypassed later this year and vehicles are rerouted via the nearly completed Rodanthe bridge.
‘Run the Rodanthe’ bridge before it opens to traffic
The 5-mile and 5K race is tentatively set for March 5, depending on when the “jug-handle” bridge officially opens. As of Feb. 18, the registration for the event is full.
Red knots, northern gannets highlight Christmas bird count
The totals are now in from when dozens of birders flocked to Ocracoke in late December to join in the annual nationwide Christmas Bird Count.
Beachgoers asked to look out for cold-stunned sea turtles
Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials are asking residents and visitors to keep an eye out for cold-stunned turtles.
New bridge, dredge, beach nourishment ahead for Dare
Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bob Woodard highlighted last year’s projects and outlined what’s to come in the year ahead Wednesday during the annual State of the County.
‘Don’t let your guard down’ as storm moves in: Officials
National Weather Service and state officials warn residents that significant ice and freezing rain are expected Friday evening into Saturday morning.
Currituck County: More than a vacation destination
The Outer Banks county has a rich history of agriculture, political leadership and intriguing people, writes historian Eric Medlin.
Ocracoke needs public input on creating resiliency plan
Ocracoke residents, property owners, and other stakeholders are being asked to attend a meeting Jan. 27 and fill in a short survey on ways the community can be more resilient.
The weary diamondback terrapin’s latest foe: phragmites
The diamond terrapin population, which has not fully recovered from the turtle soup trend of the late 19th century, faces a new challenge to its survival: phragmites.
NC 12 subcommittee IDs five priority areas on Outer Banks
A subcommittee of the N.C. 12 Task Force has cited five areas of concern for the vulnerable roadway: Ocracoke, Sandy Bay between Frisco and Hatteras Village, Buxton, Avon and the canal zone around the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Duck chosen for living shoreline, NC 12 resiliency project
The Outer Banks town was selected for federal funding for its proposed living shoreline and highway resiliency project.
Southern Shores to push mid-Currituck bridge project
Southern Shores town council is taking some short-term steps to push along the proposed mid-Currituck bridge, which has been the held up in a yearslong legal battle.
Dare County’s Colington Road improvements to begin
NCDOT has awarded a $20 million contract for safety and operational improvements to Colington Road in Dare County.
Dare Board moves ahead on beach nourishment plans
Dare County commissioners have entered into a contract for beach nourishment projects in Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills.
Repairs underway to fix damaged Rodanthe Pier
While the Rodanthe Pier is closed for the winter, work is taking place to repair the damage from a November storm.
