“The transition marks a new chapter for the Beaufort Town Docks, with an emphasis on enhancing services for residents, visiting boaters, and the maritime community while preserving the character and heritage of Beaufort’s historic waterfront,” the town said.
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Roanoke Island welcome center to close for renovations
The Sarah Owens Welcome Center/Rest Area on Roanoke Island will temporarily close beginning Wednesday to undergo a $1.4 million renovation project.
NCDOT releases proposed comprehensive state rail plan
The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Rail Division is accepting comments through Jan. 20 on the proposed Comprehensive State Rail Plan, which officials say “establishes the vision for rail transportation across the state for the next 30 years.”
Segment of US 24 in Jacksonville closed for repairs until Jan. 9
NCDOT expects a section of N.C. 24 near the U.S. 17 Bypass in Jacksonville to be closed for utility repairs until Jan. 9.
Climate change compounds challenge to stabilize beaches
Stabilizing Outer Banks beaches is becoming more challenging with the quickly evolving and often unpredictable consequences of a changing climate: Sea levels are increasing faster than projected, storms are intensifying, rainfall is heavier.
Three NC ferry routes to follow adjusted schedule Dec. 25
Hatteras-Ocracoke, Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach, and Southport-Fort Fisher ferry routes are to follow an adjusted schedule during Christmas.
Our Coast: On the ‘Old Mullet Road’ 1942
Historian David Cecelski looks in this photo-essay in his “Working Lives” series, at several photographs that feature workers on a railroad that old timers called the “Old Mullet Road.”
Wright Brothers’ first flight anniversary celebration Dec. 17
Park fees are waived Dec. 17 at Wright Brothers National Memorial when the National Park Service and supporting organizations celebrate the accomplishments of Wilbur and Orville Wright on the 122nd anniversary of their first heavier-than-air, controlled, powered flight.
DOT sets hearing about Independence Boulevard extension
N.C. Department of Transportation officials will take comments and answer questions at an open house before a public hearing scheduled for Monday on the proposed Independence Boulevard extension project in Wilmington.
Sediment Control Commission to meet Thursday
The North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission during its meeting Thursday is to consider continuing to give N.C. Department of Transpiration authority to review and approve erosion and sedimentation control plans for land-disturbing activities.
State inks $11 million contract to replace Blounts Creek bridge
Sanford Contractors Inc. can begin construction of the new span as early as Dec. 1, and the project is set to be completed by fall 2028.
NCDOT to offer ferry service to Ocracoke for Pirate Jamboree
The village of Ocracoke, which is hosting the Ocracoke Pirate Jamboree this weekend, remains accessible by passenger ferry from Hatteras as state transportation crews continue to work to get one lane of N.C. 12 reopen.
NCDOT to host hearing on Jacksonville Parkway extension
Transportation officials say the proposed Jacksonville Parkway extension in Onslow County would improve mobility, alleviate traffic congestion and provide alternative routes.
Coastal storm brings ocean overwash, erosion to NC beaches
The nor’easter that swept up the East Coast last weekend continues to cause headaches along areas of the Outer Banks, where road crews continue to work to reopen portions of N.C. 12.
Carolina Bays Parkway project hearings now set for Oct. 23
Public hearing on the proposed Carolina Bays Parkway extension running from South Carolina into Brunswick County have been rescheduled for later this month.
Barnhill contracted to upgrade busy Jacksonville intersection
Upgrades at the heavily used intersection of Western Boulevard and Jacksonville Parkway in Jacksonville can begin as early as this month.
