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N.C. 12 solutions could cost millions, but who will pay? State lawmakers discuss options at Buxton town hall

A temporary relocation of N.C. Highway 12 near the Pea Island Visitor Center could cost $6 million to $9 million, while a ...
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Flood Watch in effect as heavy rain, coastal flooding and thunderstorms threaten Hatteras and Ocracoke this weekend

A Flood Watch has been issued for portions of coastal eastern North Carolina as forecasters warn that heavy rainfall, coastal ...
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Dare County encourages residents to shine green lights in support of veterans Nov. 4-11

The Dare County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution at its monthly October meeting supporting Operation Green Light for veterans, marking the fourth consecutive year the county ...
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N.C. 12, erosion concerns on agenda for October Coastal Resources commission meeting

The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet October 28-29 in New Bern, with discussions scheduled on N.C. Highway 12, oceanfront erosion, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and ...
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Dare County releases video of community meeting on Parks and Recreation Sales Tax Referendum

Dare County has released a video of the community meeting that was held on Wednesday evening, October 7, 2026, at the Dare ...
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Letter to the Editor: The No-Name-Storm

The following Letter to the Editor was submitted by Bill King, President of the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association ...