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.
Outer Banks
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.
OBX officials, agencies look to improve oil spill response
During the recent Outer Banks Regional Oil Spill Tabletop Exercise, officials and emergency managers worked together on plans to quickly respond to oil spills that could threaten the coasts of Hyde, Currituck and Dare counties.
Division of Marine Fisheries director visits Cape Point
North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Director Kathy Rawls made her way to Cape Point in Buxton Wednesday to chat with fishers about red drum and address any concerns or questions.
Island Farm to celebrate sheep during annual shearing day
The living history farmstead on Roanoke Island is hosting April 9 its annual sheep shearing day, when sheep are hand shorn as they would have been in the mid-1800s.
