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 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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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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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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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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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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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. 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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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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From SamalkerOBXNews.com The Dare County Board of Education on Monday announced initial steps to give all students in all schools breakfast and lunch at no cost for the remainder of the school year. The decision comes in the wake of community outcry over students at middle and high schools being refused service, or even having […]
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