Posts Tagged "Duck"
Over 150 vehicle break-ins reported in past week
Unlocked vehicles in Duck, Nags Head, and Martins Point were targeted by thieves. Most were hit early Thanksgiving morning. Mostly taken were small items and money.
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Irene damage in Duck adds up to $3.9 million
Damage in Duck from Hurricane Irene totaled almost $4 million and included sections of the town’s boardwalk that were lifted from their pilings by surge from the sound.
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Duck, Currituck beaches open at 10 a.m. Tuesday
Long lines of traffic were reported Tuesday as travelers headed to Duck and the Currituck Outer Banks to salvage what was left of a week’s vacation.
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Visitors begin to return, Hatteras still inaccessible
As the rest of the Outer Banks began returning to normal Monday, backup ferries were shuttling supplies and emergency workers onto Hatteras Island and offering service back to the mainland for people with special needs. Five breaches — at least one deep enough to resemble an inlet — have isolated the island and decimated N.C Read More…
Soundside flooding described as worst in decades
Hurricane Irene pummeled the Outer Banks for almost 24 hours and delivered a parting shot Saturday with severe soundside flooding from Hatteras Village to Duck.
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Hatteras Island braces for onrush of sound water
Here we go again?The official hurricane flags were flying at Nags Head’s fire stations, along with the message “Go away Irene” on the outside chalkboard that usually shows water temperature, wave height and other information for beach-goers. full story » Hurricane Irene was almost due west of Cape Hatteras at 10 a.m. today, and high Read More…
Duck takes first step to deal with shoreline loss
With losses of beach ranging from 50 to 90 feet in the past 15 years, the Town of Duck is mapping out plans to manage its shoreline.
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Duck looks for new solutions to an old problem
In Dare County, most local governments find themselves on the defensive against erosion. But the Town of Duck is a notable exception.
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Duck celebrates groundbreaking for first Town Hall
A milestone in Duck’s short history as a municipality was celebrated Wednesday with a groundbreaking for its first Town Hall.
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Duck plans to take bids for its first Town Hall
Eight years after becoming a town, Duck is ready to build a home. The town expects to seek bids for a government complex in July.
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