Crews from the Army Corps of Engineers dug up sand earlier this summer, creating a safe channel for vessels traveling between Pamlico Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.

Officials delayed the opening in June because pavement markings which had been installed did not meet department specifications for quality or reflectivity. The new bridge bypasses a section of N.C. 12 that is extremely vulnerable to ocean overwash.

There were 70 nests at the same time last year. The National Park Service says healthy sea turtle populations are important indicators of healthy ocean habitats.

A similar project begins in Avon later this month, and others are scheduled to start throughout the summer in Buxton, Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Southern Shores and Duck.

Pavement markings are the last step in completion of the 2.4-mile bridge.

Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard will dredge up sand this weekend to alleviate the issue.

Deep beach holes, in addition to possibly resulting in injuries for those who dig them, could delay or damage rescue vehicles operating on the beach

The unoccupied homes were located along Ocean Drive in the Outer Banks community of Rodanthe. The park service confirmed both collapses Tuesday and has closed off the areas around the houses.

It's unclear exactly how long the 'foreseeable future' is. These projects are expected to become more expensive over time. Regardless, residents say they will support these replenishment efforts.

Charlie was the first foal born this spring to the group that lives along the northern beaches in Currituck County

Just Do It A volunteer job description should communicate the following: Job Title – The volunteer job title should distill the job description into just a few words. A vague job title like “Volunteers Needed” won’t inspire and typically isn’t enough to get volunteers interested in your offering. Instead, think of a snappy, engaging title […]

There are hundreds of volunteer management software programs! The most important part of any community software is to identify the features you want or need.  What features are essential. How will it be funded.  Is there community buy-in. During the last ten years, I’ve looked a dozens of programs. Here is one of my favorites […]

There are hundreds of volunteer opportunities in the Outer Banks.  Here are some ways that I use. Google volunteer opportunities outer banks Use tools to narrow your search to: Any time Past hour Past 24 hours Past week Past month Past year Other Google options volunteer opportunities Dare County volunteer opportunities Currituck County Check the […]

A Reminder: The sun is setting on OBXCommonGood. It has been a wonderful 15 plus years.  When I started newspapers were in print only. There was no Facebook, no social media, and few websites.  There were no collaboratives. Many nonprofits were not familiar to each other. 211 did not exist. Volunteer opportunities were word of […]

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING CALENDAR Special Meeting of the Dare County Board of Commissioners Date:06/28/2022 10:30 AM Location:Dare County Administration Building 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive Manteo, North Carolina 27954 Add to my Calendar The Dare County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and take any appropriate action in regards to primary care […]

https://www.wfae.org/business/2022-06-22/seven-north-carolina-hospital-systems-had-record-profits-during-covid-report-says North Carolina’s largest hospital systems made record profits during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released Wednesday by the state treasurer’s office. The report said seven hospital systems — Atrium Health, Cone Health, Duke Health, Novant Health, UNC Health, Vidant Health and WakeMed — made a combined $5.2 billion in net profits in 2021. The […]

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