Posts Tagged "Oregon Inlet"
Oregon Inlet: More than a century of struggles
The story begins in 1846, when a hurricane opened up what is now Oregon Inlet. From that point forward, efforts to keep the inlet open have persisted.
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New bridge designed to last over a century
A contract of $215.8 million to replace the Bonner Bridge is $25.8 million less than the state had estimated.
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Corps provides another $2.3 million for inlet
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has provided $2.3 million to continue dredging in Oregon Inlet through the end of the year, the governor said.
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Inlet money will be gone in 30 days, Judge says
County commissioners offered little encouraging news Monday to about 30 watermen looking for a long-term solution for shoaling at Oregon Inlet.
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Inlet fix eludes yet another official: Gov. Perdue
Oregon Inlet has a long history of frustrating efforts to keep it clear for trawlers. Gov. Beverly Perdue, who was was ready to offer $1.5 million.
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Outer Banks A.B.
From Oregon Inlet to possible ferry tolls, problems are mounting since the departure of state Sen. Marc Basnight.
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Inlet to remain open, but funding crisis looms
Though choked by shoaling, Oregon Inlet will remain open, but a longer-term funding problem looms for the treacherous waterway.
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OK for jetties more likely, effect here less certain
Legislation to allow construction of terminal groins has a good chance of making more headway in the General Assembly this year.
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Accident renews concerns over tricky channel
A boating accident has re-focused attention on Walter Slough, a narrow channel that is the only way in and out of the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center.
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Weather helps Corps make headway at inlet
The Corps of Engineers reports that it is finally making headway dredging the Oregon Inlet channel. The future, however, is hazier.
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Study on jetties “bloated,” Coastal Federation says
The North Carolina Coastal Federation calls a draft study on terminal groins that was mandated by the General Assembly a “bloated” document that does little to settle the debate over the structures.
Oregon Inlet bridge: Another study, another delay
Just when it seemed like things were set to go, another study will mean another delay of at least a year before construction can begin on a new bridge over Oregon Inlet.
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