The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District has awarded a more than $11 million maintenance dredging contract to clear out two channels used by state ferries to Ocracoke Island.
Outer Banks
State issues permits, certification for mid-Currituck bridge
The Department of Transportation has received a Coastal Area Management Act dredge and fill law permit as well as a water quality certification for its proposed mid-Currituck bridge.
Outer Banks Association of Realtors awards 8 scholarships
The Outer Banks Association of Realtors has awarded eight $1,500 scholarships to graduating seniors from Dare County and Ocracoke Island as part of its “commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders.”
Historic Whalehead Club to mark centennial in October
The centennial of the 21,000-square-foot art nouveau mansion and centerpiece of Historic Corolla Park will be commemorated in October with special tours and other ticketed events.
Ocracoke Express to stop, 3 ferries to change schedules
The Ocracoke Express passenger ferry will end its 2025 season on Sept. 15, and state-run ferries between Southport and Fort Fisher, Swan Quarter and Ocracoke and Cedar Island and Ocracoke are to begin Tuesday following off-season schedules.
Hanig announces bid for northeast NC congressional seat
Sen. Bobby Hanig, R-Currituck, has announced his candidacy for the 1st District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Coastal commission readopts rule protecting Jockey’s Ridge
The rule, which ensures sand in Jockey’s Ridge State Park is kept within the park’s boundaries, now returns to the state Rules Review Commission.
Angry Erin heads out to sea
People on Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head watch as waves generated by Hurricane Erin crash into the concrete structure that’s part of the North Carolina Aquariums system. The storm’s center was about 260 miles east of Cape Hatteras at midday Thursday and moving out to sea, but hurricane-force winds extended outward up to 105 miles and tropical-storm-force winds extended up to 320 miles from the sprawling but weakening storm’s eye. Life-threatening surf and rip current conditions will likely continue as storm surge and flood risks subside. The pier’s website provides information on current conditions and live webcam views.
CRC to consider protective boundary for Jockey’s Ridge
The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission is scheduled to meet in New Bern Aug. 27-28.
Motel, inn on Ocracoke’s Silver Lake sells for $4.1 million
The Silver Lake Motel & Inn and former Jolly Roger Pub & Marina in Ocracoke have new owners after the property was auctioned earlier this week for $4.1 million.
Maritime museums to offer talks, trips and more in August
The North Carolina Maritime Museum locations in Hatteras, Beaufort and Southport have a number of programs scheduled for August.
Tourism grant applications to open for Dare County groups
The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau is to accept grant applications for two programs that support Dare County nonprofits and governmental agencies.
Hatteras Village, long sparsely inhabited, retains quiet charm
Historic Hatteras Village is a popular destination for tourists and North Carolinians alike, yet its residents and the National Park Service help to maintain its adaptive, peaceful character.
Buxton site restoration advisory board to meet July 17
Gayle Garland, the Corps’ project manager for the former military site at Buxton on Hatteras Island, is to provide an update on the cleanup.
How coastal Carolina shaped 20th-century poet AR Ammons
A.R. Ammons, the heralded, mid-20th century poet was known as “Archie” during his formative years working the family farm in Columbus County.
Indigenous advocate Gray Parsons to speak in Morehead City
Indigenous advocate and author Gray Michael Parsons of Frisco is scheduled to speak Saturday afternoon at Promise Land Market about the “Balance, Resilience, and Indigenous Wisdom.”
