A project to repair and replace sandbags along N.C. Highway 12 on the north end of Ocracoke Island is underway, and a single-lane closure is in effect due to the ongoing work, per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). “While work is in progress, there will be a short single-lane closure [...] Local News | Full Article
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NC State researchers predict active 2024 hurricane season
April 18, 2024 | Local News | By: Sam Walker
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins in less than two months, and already a pair of preseason predictions are calling for it to be a busy one. On the heels of researchers at Colorado State University making their highest-ever early call for the number of hurricanes, a team at N.C. State University is [...] Local News | Full Article
SELC joins Buxton Civic Association to push for action at Buxton Beach
April 16, 2024 | Local News | By: Joy Crist | 1
The Buxton Civic Association has joined forces with the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) to push for the immediate remediation of a 500-yard section of Buxton shoreline. The Buxton Civic Association (BCA) was formed in early April to create a united community voice for the growing public safety and environmental issues that have stemmed from [...] Local News | Full Article
A line of clouds created an impressive show on the Outer Banks on Tuesday morning, April 16, which was caught on camera by a number of Hatteras Island residents and visitors. “Cool wave clouds called an undular bore moved across the Outer Banks this morning,” stated Brad Panovich, Chief Meteorologist for WCNC-TV, in a trending [...] Local News | Full Article
Federal grant to pay for study of N.C. Highway 12 on Pea Island
April 15, 2024 | Local News | By: Sam Walker | 3
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com A federal grant aimed at improving transportation resiliency will pay for a study of options for the future of N.C. 12 between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe. The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that $1.8 million has been earmarked for the study of the 11-mile section [...] Local News | Full Article
North Carolina’s first Wawa opens May 16 in Kill Devil Hill
April 14, 2024 | Local News | By: Sam Walker
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com North Carolina’s first Wawa opens May 16 in Kill Devil Hills The long-awaited arrival of Wawa convenience stores to North Carolina will happen next month in Kill Devil Hills. The Pennsylvania-based chain has announced the doors will open at 1900 North Croatan Highway on Thursday, May 16, at 8 a.m., with a ribbon [...] Local News | Full Article
UPDATE: N.C. Highway 12 has reopened on northern Ocracoke Island as of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, and ferry service has resumed, per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). “Good news! NC12 on the north end of Ocracoke reopened at 5 pm today.,” stated NCDOT in a social media update. “NCDOT removed [...] Local News | Full Article
Uncle Eddy’s in Buxton significantly damaged in early morning fire
April 12, 2024 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
The main building at Uncle Eddy’s Frozen Custard and Mini Golf at 46878 N.C. Highway 12 in Buxton was severely damaged by a fire that occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, April 12. The Buxton Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) was dispatched at 12:13 a.m. on Friday, and Hatteras and Frisco VFDs, as well as the [...] Local News | Full Article
The Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry operations have been suspended due to deteriorating weather conditions as of Thursday at 7:15 p.m., per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division. Ferry service will resume once weather conditions improve, however, N.C. Highway 12 on northern Ocracoke Island may be affected by oceanside flooding, as a coastal storm continues [...] Local News | Full Article
New Buxton Civic Association outlines the work ahead to fix Buxton ...
April 11, 2024 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Members of the new Buxton Civic Association (BCA) introduced themselves to the local community at a public meeting on Wednesday that became heated at times due to its focus on the growing environmental and public safety issues at Buxton Beach. Cape Hatteras National Seashore Superintendent David Hallac attended the meeting alongside five BCA Board Members, [...] Local News | Full Article
Coastal Flood Advisory, High Surf Advisory, Gale Warning in effect ...
April 11, 2024 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
A strong frontal system will impact the Outer Banks from Thursday into Friday, bringing the potential for severe thunderstorms, gusty winds, and possible coastal flooding. A Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued for the Outer Banks from 5:00 p.m. Thursday until 5:00 p.m. Friday, while a High Surf Advisory will be in effect from 8:00 [...] Local News | Full Article
Dare County and Currituck County—along with each county’s incorporated communities—are currently in the process of updating the Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan in an effort to better protect people and property from the potential effects of natural and human-caused hazards. This plan update is required for all communities to maintain their eligibility to receive [...] Local News | Full Article
A strong frontal system will impact the Outer Banks from Thursday into Friday, bringing the potential for severe thunderstorms, gusty winds, and possible coastal flooding. A Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued for the Outer Banks from 5:00 p.m. Thursday until 5:00 p.m. Friday, while a High Surf Advisory will be in effect from 8:00 [...] Local News | Full Article
Buxton Civic Association will host its first meeting on April 10 t ...
April 9, 2024 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
The recently established Buxton Civic Association (BCA) will host its first-ever public meeting on Wednesday, April 10, to discuss the evolving situation at Buxton Beach, as well as the next steps for facilitating action to clean up petroleum-contaminated soils, abandoned infrastructure, and other pollutants in the area. Wednesday’s meeting, (which will be held at the [...] Local News | Full Article
Coastal flooding, severe weather possible Thursday and Friday
April 9, 2024 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
A strong frontal system will impact the Outer Banks from Thursday into Friday, bringing the potential for severe thunderstorms, gusty winds, and possible coastal flooding. Minor to locally moderate inundation of 1-3 ft. above dry ground is possible along the oceanside and soundside from Thursday into early Friday. On the oceanside, the threat of flooding [...] Local News | Full Article
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