Known fondly as the “Lego bridge” due to it’s piecemeal appearance, the New Inlet bridge is getting a much needed makeover. Moving quickly following their historic agreement with the SELC, NCDOT has already begun work to replace the metal plate span at New Inlet on Hatteras Island. As reported in the Outer Banks Voice, the new bridge will be… Continue reading ‘lego’ bridge reconstruction begins
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2nd time’s the charm for beach road?
Hoping that a foundation of massive sandbags under the road will keep the Beach Road open, NCDOT has just completed the second round of repairs on the road this year. Sam Walker gives the background writing for the Outer Banks Voice. “Repairs have been completed to N.C. 12 near milepost 4 in Kitty Hawk,… Continue reading 2nd time’s the charm for beach road?
more summer ferry runs for obx
Noticing changes in when riders take ferries on and off Ocracoke Island, the Ferry Division of NCDOT has increased peak runs for some riders and extended the summer schedule to Columbus Day weekend for the Hatteras/Ocracoke Ferry. “Summer travel season is getting a little longer on the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry System. The North Carolina… Continue reading more summer ferry runs for obx
could the gulf stream power the OBX?
Powerful and inexorable as it flows to the north, the Gulf Stream comes closest to the continental US at Cape Hatteras. It’s movement creates energy and has potential to become a power source for the Outer Banks and North Carolina. Writing for the Coastal Review Online, Kip Tabb notes the first steps in understanding how the Gulf Stream’s energy… Continue reading could the gulf stream power the OBX?
the spirit of thanksgiving
Kip Tabb, writing for the North Beach Sun, tells the story of Liberty Fellowship Church on the Outer Banks that has been feeding 300+ people every Thanksgiving for the past five years. A remarkable achievement of volunteer effort and community generosity. “Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday, a perfect combination of family, food and tradition. It… Continue reading the spirit of thanksgiving
bonner bridge replacement inches forward
Behind the scenes there has been considerable effort to move the Bonner Bridge replacement project forward. Finally . . . the first concrete proof! New power lines are being put into place, a necessary first step to keep Hatteras Island on the power grid, as Sam Walker writes in his article for the Outer Banks… Continue reading bonner bridge replacement inches forward
hooray! the state is dredging hatteras inlet
As the main channel of Hatteras Inlet shoaled, the Ocracoke/Hatteras ferry had to take an alternate route that added precious time to its trip; commercial and charter fishermen had to pick their way through what passed for a channel to the sea. As Catherine Kozak reports in the Island Free Press, relief is on the way as the North… Continue reading hooray! the state is dredging hatteras inlet
there’s a crab in my oyster!
OMG!!! Is that a crab in my Outer Banks oyster? It sure is–that’s a pea crab, considered by select epicureans to be a tasty and rare delicacy. ‘Tis the season for yummy crab slough oysters, so thanks to Pangea Shellfish Company of Boston for giving us some background on (and some recipes for) the cute… Continue reading there’s a crab in my oyster!
28 gun salute to obx oldest shipwreck
Has the mystery of the Corolla shipwreck that was revealed by a 2008 storm been solved? The Virginian Pilot’s Jeff Hampton tells the fascinating story of what may be the oldest shipwreck to ever wash ashore on the Outer Banks. “The oldest shipwreck ever found along the North Carolina coast could be a 28-gun British… Continue reading 28 gun salute to obx oldest shipwreck
americana beer fest = a blast!
The first of what we hope is many Americana Beer Fests has come and gone. Last Saturday night’s event proved conclusively that if you pour some wonderful beer, serve really tasty food and play great music, everyone will have a fantastic time! Held at The Pavilion at Pirate’s Cove, the happening featured beer from veteran-owned breweries… Continue reading americana beer fest = a blast!