Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials are asking residents and visitors to keep an eye out for cold-stunned turtles.
Outer Banks
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.
Treatments planned to address invasive gypsy moths
Gypsy moths have been found in new locations along the Outer Banks, with the state planning to treat the affected areas in late spring 2022.
Judge rules in favor of NC on mid-Currituck bridge lawsuit
A federal judge has ruled in favor of NCDOT and Federal Highway Administration over a lawsuit filed by conservation groups and a local organization opposed to the proposed mid-Currituck bridge.
Hatteras Inlet’s South Ferry Channel dredging successful
Dare County Waterways Commission members have heard from fishermen and boat captains that the recent dredging of Hatteras Inlet’s South Ferry Channel improved navigation.
NC, Ohio to celebrate 118th anniversary of first flight
Nonprofits in North Carolina and Ohio that celebrate aviation history are joining together to celebrate Friday the 118th anniversary of the Wright Brothers’ first flight.
