currituck greenway takes giant step

Following the contours of the land, Section III of the Currituck County’s plan to have a greenway path from the end of the paved road to the County line has been completed. The just completed path means pedestrians and bike riders will not have to use the shoulder on one of the most dangerous stretches of NC12… Continue reading currituck greenway takes giant step

fixing NC12 in kitty hawk, again

NCDOT crews are on hand to begin repairing the washed out section of NC12 north of the Black Pelican. High tide was at 10 am this morning, and there may have been a little bit of overwash; but with the tide out, work should be able to begin. This article from the Outer Banks Voice fills in… Continue reading fixing NC12 in kitty hawk, again

just another perfect storm

Photo courtesy Lori Douglas Photography

The Perfect Storm 2015 is winding down, at least that’s what the forecasters are telling us—that by Wednesday the seas will calm down, the rains will go away and the winds will drop off to a manageable 15-20 mph. It’s a storm we’ll probably remember. Sure, we dodged a hurricane, but this storm has lingered for days,… Continue reading just another perfect storm

storm cleanup begins on the obx

Another coastal storm has passed, and now the cleanup begins. The Nor’easter that finally lifted out of the Outer Banks has left it’s mark; ocean overwash, debris filled roads, and sand covering the streets that border the sea. Back hoes and road graders are traveling along the north end of the Beach Road in Kitty… Continue reading storm cleanup begins on the obx

after arthur on the obx: what you need to know

Now that Hurricane Arthur is but a memory, the day to day business of getting the Outer Banks up and running is upon us. We’ve gathered some information from various sources to help visitors and residents know what is open and where restrictions still apply. There does not appear to be any restriction on travel… Continue reading after arthur on the obx: what you need to know

arthur has left the obx!

Courtesy of NOAA

Hurricane Arthur has come and gone and here on the Outer Banks there is a huge sigh of relief. Although a category 2 storm, initial reports of damage are minimal, although there are some impacts, including the blow to local business’ bottom lines, especially on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, where access is not allowed or… Continue reading arthur has left the obx!