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Natural Disasters · Miami

A tropical storm has formed in Atlantic, but it’s expected to move away from the coast

65% Center coverage: 168 sources

Another tropical storm formed in the western Atlantic on Sunday, but the National Hurricane Center in Miami said it was expected to move away from the U.S. coast and stay north of Bermuda. Tropical Storm Dexter is the fourth named storm of the 2025 hurricane season. The NHC reported that Dexter was heading northeast late Sunday, with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (72 kph).See the Story

United States · United States

Shine a light on history: National Lighthouse Day is coming soon

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Shine a light on history with National Lighthouse Day, as historic beacons across the United States take center stage in celebrations honoring their maritime legacy. ... Read moreThe post Shine a light on history: National Lighthouse Day is coming soon…See the Story

Tourism · Kill Devil Hills

Injured Teen Returns to Outer Banks 'Ready to Fish' Day After Deadly Avalon Fishing Pier Shooting

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OUTER BANKS, N.C. A suspect is in custody following a shooting that left one person dead and a 15-year-old boy injured at the Avalon Fishing Pier in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, police said.The shooting occurred around 2:37 p.m. Thursday in the fishing pier's parking lot, according to Kill Devil Hills Assistant Police Chief Dana Harris.First responders arrived at the scene within four minutes of the call, where officers and Dare County EMS …See the Story

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases Rising Throughout Region

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — With warmer water this season, North Carolina and Virginia are reporting higher cases of vibrio, commonly referred to as flesh-eating bacteria. It may sound scary on paper, but the health officials 10 On Your Side spoke with insist it is still safe to go swimming as long as you take a few precautions. In North Carolina, infection numbers have been rising in recent years. Between January and the end of July, there were 69…North Carolina · North Carolina See the Story

NCDEQ Division of Marine Fisheries releases annual Fishery Management Plan Update

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MOREHEAD CITY, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries has released its annual Fishery Management Plan Update. The Fishery Management Plan Update is a compilation of annual updates for each State, Federal and Interstate managed species for which North Carolina participates in development and adoption of the fishery management plan (FMP). Each update contains information based on data thro…North Carolina · North Carolina See the Story

Dept. of Health & Human Services issues update on recent closure of a section of Buxton Beach

The DHHS issued the following press release on Tuesday, August 5, regarding the temporary expansion of the closure along a section of Buxton Beach. More information on the resurfaced petroleum smells can be found here. This is the only stretch of shoreline closed as a public health precaution out of 75 miles of Cape Hatteras National Seashore.The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) in conjunction with Cape Hatteras National…Buxton · Buxton Read Article

NCDEQ awards $5.6 million towards Avon and Buxton beach nourishment projects

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) is awarding more than $9.39 million towards five projects in coastal North Carolina for beach and dune renourishment, which includes two projects on Hatteras Island. “The coastline is one of our state’s natural treasures and serves as the livelihood of many communities in eastern North Carolina,” said Governor Josh Stein. “These grants will help preserve our state’…Avon · Avon Read Article

Dare County Commissioners back grant application for 1.25-mile phase of Frisco-Buxton Pathway

At their Monday meeting, the Dare County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to submit a $1.25 million federal grant application to construct the next phase of the Frisco-Buxton multi-use pathway—a long-awaited project aiming to improve safety and connectivity in two of Hatteras Island’s last pathway-less villages.The new section of the planned 7.6-mile-long pathway, dubbed the Frisco South Multi-Use Pathway, would extend 1.…Frisco · Frisco Read Article

Dare County takes control of emergency ferry channel dredging with new permit plan

In a unanimous vote on Monday, the Dare County Board of Commissioners approved a motion to begin acquiring year-round dredging permits for the Rodanthe-Stumpy Point Emergency Ferry Channel, signaling a major shift in how the county will ensure access to Hatteras Island during storm events.The move will allow the county to dredge the channel independently—using vessels like the Miss Katie or other equipment such as bucket-and-barge or pipeline dr…Dare County · Dare County Read Article

Dare County approves construction oversight contract for Buxton jetty repairs

The Dare County Board of Commissioners approved and signed a $288,320 professional services contract with Coastal Science & Engineering (CSE) to oversee the construction management and bidding process for repairs to the aging groins near Buxton, also known as the Buxton jetties.The approval includes a corresponding budget amendment to reallocate funds from the county’s beach nourishment reserve, signaling a renewed push to stabilize the Buxton s…Buxton · Buxton Read Article

Portion of Cape Point reopens to ORVs and pedestrians

A portion of Cape Point reopened to the public on Monday, August 4, which can be accessed by both pedestrians and off-road vehicles (ORVs) via Ramp 44 in Buxton.The area that reopened is a triangular-shaped region on the south side of the point that starts at the intersection of ORV Ramp 44 and the inside road.Cape Point was closed on June 3 due to American oystercatcher, least terns, and black skimmers that were nesting in the area.The rest of …Buxton · Buxton Read Article

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A tropical storm has formed in Atlantic, but it’s expected to move away from the coast

Shine a light on history: National Lighthouse Day is coming soon

Injured Teen Returns to Outer Banks 'Ready to Fish' Day After Deadly Avalon Fishing Pier Shooting

Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases Rising Throughout Region

NCDEQ Division of Marine Fisheries releases annual Fishery Management Plan Update

Dept. of Health & Human Services issues update on recent closure of a section of Buxton Beach

NCDEQ awards $5.6 million towards Avon and Buxton beach nourishment projects

Dare County Commissioners back grant application for 1.25-mile phase of Frisco-Buxton Pathway

Dare County takes control of emergency ferry channel dredging with new permit plan

Dare County approves construction oversight contract for Buxton jetty repairs

Portion of Cape Point reopens to ORVs and pedestrians

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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Cases Rising Throughout Region

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Dept. of Health & Human Services issues update on recent closure of a section of Buxton Beach

NCDEQ awards $5.6 million towards Avon and Buxton beach nourishment projects

Dare County Commissioners back grant application for 1.25-mile phase of Frisco-Buxton Pathway

Dare County takes control of emergency ferry channel dredging with new permit plan

Dare County approves construction oversight contract for Buxton jetty repairs

Portion of Cape Point reopens to ORVs and pedestrians