Posts Tagged "Nags Head"
Access question
Requiring public access to qualify for Dare County Shoreline Management Fund money is a good idea but a little too late.
Sand losses assessed as beach widening resumes
As another major storm ramps up in the Atlantic, crews have moved quickly to resume widening the beach in Nags Head.
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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.Cfull story »
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 highfull story »
Finishing path should go to the top of town’s list
Now that Nags Head has committed million to widening the beach, it would be good to see the town fully commit to finishing the U.S. 158 multi-use path.
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Town formalizes agreement on nursing home
Nags Head Commissioners have signed off on a lease to keep Dare County’s only skilled nursing facility, Colony Ridge, open.
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Crowds proved fireworks were a smart investment
Whatever you might think about the cost, Nags Head put on a fine fireworks show this Fourth of July after canceling last year’s display.
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Smallest of businesses serves up simple fare
There is something all-American about a vendor serving up hot dogs or pizza slices from an umbrella-covered cart along a sidewalk or parking lot.
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Town, nursing home operator reach agreement
Nags Head and the operators of Colony Ridge reached an agreement Friday to keep the only skilled nursing facility on the Outer Banks open.
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Residents, families told Britthaven to close Sept. 1
Residents and families are being notified that the only skilled nursing facility on the Outer Banks will close Sept. 1.
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