Debris removal began just hours after an oceanfront Rodanthe home collapsed early Friday morning, however, visitors are advised to use caution along the nearby beaches, as the debris field extends roughly 10 miles south to ORV Ramp 25 as of Friday afternoon. “We have 19 staff members that went out to move debris above the […]
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Coastal flooding possible until early next week
Abnormally high tides peaking today and Saturday may produce coastal flooding that lingers into early next week, per a Friday afternoon update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport/Morehead City office. Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding is expected for oceanside areas on Hatteras and Ocrcoke Islands, potentially impacting N.C. Highway 12. 1-2 feet of […]
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Contractor arrives at Buxton FUDS property; Removal of petroleum-contaminated soils may begin next week
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following press release on Friday, September 20, which provides an update on the ongoing work to remediate petroleum contamination at Buxton Beach. The company contracted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, arrived today at the former Buxton Naval Facility, a Formerly Used Defense Sites […]
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Another house collapses in Rodanthe; Public urged to avoid nearby beaches due to debris
Another oceanfront home in Rodanthe collapsed in the early morning hours of Friday, September 20. This is the third Rodanthe home to collapse in 2024, and the eighth home to collapse since 2020. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom house, located at 23001 G A Kohler Court in Rodanthe, was built in 1992 and was owned by a resident […]
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There’s still time to register for the 15th Annual North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) Red Drum Tournament
The 15th annual North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) Red Drum Tournament is scheduled for October 23 to October 26, 2024, and tournament organizers state that the 500 available spots are already filling up fast for this popular annual event. “Registration is ahead of previous years to date, and if you want to enjoy the […]
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Amelia Tolson Barnett
June 6, 1944 – September 18, 2024 FRISCO — Amelia Barnett, of Frisco, was born on June 6, 1944, and passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2024. Amelia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She had a deep love for nature, […]
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Miss Katie dredge permits suspended by Corps of Engineers for violations
From SamalkerOBXNews.com The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District has suspended Dare County’s permits for dredging in Oregon and Hatteras inlets and nearby channels for what the military said is repeated violations by the dredge operated as a public-private partnership. According to a press release, the Corps has stopped all work conducted by EJE […]
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A Beachcomber’s View: The Ram’s Horn
Many people’s first question to me when they discover I’m a beachcomber is about how and where I find all the treasures I find. Honestly, I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again – I don’t know. I wish I did. I wish that every day I could wake up and find the beach […]
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Coastal Flood Advisory in effect until Saturday night
A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect until Saturday at 10:00 p.m. for Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, per an update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport/Morehead City office. “High astronomical tides will continue into this weekend, and despite our recent system moving away, we expect elevated water levels to continue for several more days,” […]
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N.C. 12 reopens on northern Ocracoke Island at 12:30 p.m. Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry service resumes
N.C. Highway 12 will reopen on northern Ocracoke Island at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, and ferry service will resume at 12:30 p.m. from both Ocracoke and Hatteras terminals, per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). “Keep in mind that there is still some water and sand on the roadway, so drive with […]
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