National Park Service officials advise caution while traveling through or using Cape Hatteras National Seashore grounds.
Outer Banks
Ocracoke passenger ferry seasonal service ends Wednesday
Because of strong winds heavy rains forecast for this weekend, officials are ending the seasonal service and expect other ferry routes to be impacted.
Science on the Sound talks to resume Sept. 29
Dr. Reide Corbett is set to discuss beach nourishment on the Outer Banks Thursday at the Coastal Studies Institute, ECU Outer Banks Campus, in Wanchese.
Island Farm to greet fall with 11th annual Pumpkin Patch
There will be historic games, doll crafting, candle making, blacksmith shop giveaways and other activities the first four Saturdays in October at the 1850s living history site on Roanoke Island.
N.C. 12 to return Thursday to off-season speed limits
Officials recommend travelers stay cautious as visitor traffic will remain steady through the fall.
New program to fund stormwater management projects
The deadline is 5 p.m. Sept. 30 for towns and counties to apply for a new state-run program that offers funding opportunities for stormwater management projects.
GOP leaders tap O’Neal for vacant seat in 6th District
Former Currituck Commissioner Paul O’Neal has been nominated to fill the vacant seat in North Carolina’s 6th House District.
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.
