Town of Oak Island Rolls Out New Ordinance on Holes in the Sand

Teen run over by a truck while sunbathing on the beach

A 15-year-old girl suffered non-life-threatening injuries after a pickup truck ran over her legs while she was lying on Oak Island beach in North Carolina.

Town of Oak Island rolls out new ordinance on holes in the sand

OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — Oak Island Town Council recently approved a revision to the town’s ordinance for holes dug on the beach.  Per the new rule, holes cannot be more than 12 inches deep, and they can only be dug with toy shovels. Beachgoers must also fill the hole back in before they leave or before 6 p.m. If they don’t, they could face a $50 fine.  Town Fire Chief Lee Price says the holes pose a safety hazard because people can fall into the…

Beach survey truck driver runs over 15-year-old's legs

A beach survey contractor drove over the legs of a young woman who was lying on the beach Monday on the beach in Oak Island. Town officials announced that Oak Island Public Safety units were dispatched to the public beach area between Keziah Street and Womble Street at 2:11 p.m. Monday in response to a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle driving on the beach. The 15-year-old female was evaluated on scene for possible injuries that were n…