After months of wrangling and indecision the North Carolina budget for the coming year is finally ready for a vote. Writing for the Outer Banks Voice, Sam Walker outlines areas in which the budget will impact the Outer Banks. “Lawmakers revealed late Wednesday their latest proposal to update the state budget for the fiscal year… Continue reading new nc budget to create funds for obx park
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arthur has left the obx!
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!
governor mccrory visits the outer banks
Thursday’s visit to the Outer Banks by Governor Pat McCrory highlighted the impact tourism–especially Dare County tourism–is having on state revenues. Writing for the Outer Banks Voice, Sam Walker covers the full range of issues that were addressed in the Governor’s visit, including moving forward with a replacement span for the Bonner Bridge and the… Continue reading governor mccrory visits the outer banks
congressman jones questions government on oregon inlet
There are increasing concerns about keeping Oregon Inlet open. The only link to the ocean on the northern Outer Banks has become almost unnavigable after winter and spring storms caused severe shoaling. Funds for dredging of the waterway have been severely cut and in this article from the Daily News of Jacksonville (NC), Congressman Walter B. Jones… Continue reading congressman jones questions government on oregon inlet