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N.C. Highway 12 closed between Marc Basnight Bridge and …
Nov 15, 2024 · Pea Island Visitor Center at 7:20 a.m. NCDOT image. 2:15: P.M. UPDATE: N.C. Highway 12 has reopened between Rodanthe and Oregon Inlet on Hatteras Island as of Friday at 2:00 p.m. Saltwater and sand remain on the highway and travelers are advised to slow down, use caution, and watch for North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) personnel as they continue to clear the road.
Three artificial reefs off Outer Banks to get more concrete pipe in ...
6 days ago · From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Three artificial reefs located off the Outer Banks are scheduled to receive new materials in a plan announced Wednesday by state officials. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries’ Artificial Reef Program has finalized its five-year timeline for ocean reef enhancements funded by Coastal Recreational Fishing License ...
With around 800 rescues to date, it’s a record-breaking winter for …
5 days ago · 2016 was a historic year when it comes to cold-stunned sea turtle rescues, and it’s a benchmark that longtime N.E.S.T. (Network for Endangered Sea Turtles) volunteers remember well. In January 2016, more than 1,200 live turtles were rescued along shorelines across the state, with approximately 600 live turtles found within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. [...] Island Features | Full Article
Coastal Federation’s lost fishing gear recovery underway
6 days ago · Photo by Chris Hannant Photography for www.nccoast.org. From CoastalReview.org. The 20 commercial fishermen and women hired for this year’s Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project headed out Wednesday to begin collecting crab pots from the northeastern and central coasts.. In its 11th year, the North Carolina Coastal Federation coordinates the project, which aims to locate and remove displaced ...
Wintery mix of snow/ice is possible for the Outer Banks on Friday …
Jan 7, 2025 · Image from MWS. Cold weather that arrived on Tuesday is expected to persist into this weekend, and confidence is increasing that a low pressure system will bring a threat for some light wintry weather across the Outer Banks from Friday night until Saturday, per an update from the National Weather Service (NWS).
Hatteras Islanders reminded to take Buxton FUDS Restoration …
Dec 2, 2024 · The Corps’ ongoing response action at Buxton Beach. USACE photo. In early November, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District launched an online survey designed to gauge the Outer Banks community’s interest in establishing a Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) for the Buxton Naval Facility, a Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) property located within the Cape Hatteras ...
Winter storm arrives late Friday with a mixed bag of precip, best ...
Jan 10, 2025 · From SamWalkerOBXNews.com A massive winter storm moving across the country Friday and Saturday is expected to bring most of northeastern North Carolina a blast of wintry precipitation. But as is typical with coastal lows such as this one, the region is going to be sharply divided between areas that see mostly snow, a mixed of [...] Local News | Full Article
Buxton Civic Association outlines accomplishments and upcoming ...
Jan 10, 2025 · Though established for less than a year, the Buxton Civic Association (BCA) had a long list of achievements to share with a crowd of roughly 20 attendees at their annual meeting on Wednesday, January 8. The BCA formed in April 2024 to create a unified response to the accelerating environmental and public safety issues at Buxton [...] Local News | Full Article
Winter Storm Watch inland for snow and ice; mostly rain for the …
Jan 9, 2025 · From SamWalkerOBXNews.com After flirting with wintry precipitation the last two storms, it looks like the third time’s the charm for much of northeastern North Carolina late Friday night and into Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for all of the region except the Dare beaches and Ocracoke, as a low [...] Local News | Full Article