Dare County thanks community members, Buxton Civic Association for current remediation efforts at Buxton Beach

On Monday, Sept. 16, Dare County issued a press release that outlines the ongoing work by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Buxton Beach, and recognizes the community members and stakeholders who contributed to the new wave of action. The press release from Dare County is below. Remediation efforts are finally underway at the […]

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UPDATE: N.C. 12 on northern Ocracoke Island will not reopen Tuesday; Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry service remains suspended.

Per a 2:00 p.m. update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), a stretch of N.C. Highway 12 on northern Ocracoke Island between the Pony Pens and the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry terminal will remain closed on Tuesday. Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry service continues to be suspended. “Due to heavy rains and continued ocean overwash, we will NOT […]

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N.C. Highway 12 remains closed Tuesday morning on northern Ocracoke Island; Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry service suspended

While Hatteras Island had minimal ocean overwash with Tuesday morning’s 7:10 a.m. high tide, northern Ocracoke Island remains closed, with Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry service suspended, due to ocean overwash and water on the roadway. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) closed N.C. Highway 12 between the ferry terminal and the pony pens on northern Ocracoke […]

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Travelers urged to avoid the north end of Ocracoke Island around Monday evening’s high tide

The Cape Hatteras National Seashore issued the following press release on Monday afternoon, Sept. 16 The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) urges travelers to avoid the north end of Ocracoke Island around the hours of this evening’s high tide, due to a combination of a higher-than-average high tide and high surf advisory. Travelers should also […]

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Remo Moscatelli

October 4, 1933 – August 31, 2024 KITTY HAWK — Remo Moscatelli, age 90, of Kitty Hawk, NC, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024. Born on October 4, 1933, in Nanticoke, PA, he lived a life dedicated to his faith, family, and community. Remo served his country honorably in the United States Navy during […]

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Donald Slye Payne

 March 13, 1943 – September 12, 2024 WANCHESE — Donald Slye Payne, a native of Wanchese, NC, passed away on September 12, 2024, in Chesapeake, VA, at the age of 81. Born on March 13, 1943, Donald led a life marked by dedication and hard work. Donald was a proud graduate of Dare County Public […]

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UPDATE: N.C. 12 to close briefly in Rodanthe for sign removal Wednesday

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com .C. Department of Transportation crews will be briefly closing a section of N.C. Highway 12 in Rodanthe early Wednesday morning to remove an unused overhead sign structure. The sign, at the intersection of N.C. 12 and Trade Winds Drive, will be removed on Sept. 18 beginning at 5:30 a.m., weather permitting. While the work is […]

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Robert Louis Borzellino

Robert Louis Borzellino died of natural causes September 15, 2024 in Nags Head. He was 78. Robert was born in the Lackawana, PA area. He served honorably in the United States Army. Robert’s cremation care will be provided as he planned, and no services are planned in accordance with his wishes. Survivors include his brother Paul Borzellino and his […]

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