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Petroleum pipe left by a beach-side Navy base to be removed by Army Corps
BUXTON, N.C. (WAVY) — Plans are in the works to remove part of an old Navy base at Cape Hatteras Island, with the Army Corps of Engineers agreeing to sample some soil and remove the pipe that is reportedly leaking petroleum. The site has been a source of pollution concerns for locals and vacationers. Built […]
OBX: Local leaders urge government to remove former Navy base, leaving behind pollution
BUXTON, N.C. — Built back in 1956 to detect submarines, Naval Station Cape Hatteras could be seen near the old site of the lighthouse. It is believed to the be the first site to detect a Soviet submarine. After being turned over to the Coast Guard in the 1980s, the Army Corps of Engineers agreed […]
Upcoming Public Meeting on Buxton Beach Naval Site Cleanup: What You Need to Know
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, in partnership with the Dare County Board of Commissioners, has scheduled a public meeting for Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The meeting will be held at the Fessenden Center in Buxton, North Carolina, and will start at 6 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) at the former Naval Facility on Buxton Beach with the local community.
For the first time in 52 years, a new light will shine atop the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
For the first time since the 1950s, a new light will soon shine from the top of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The restoration contractor planned to switch the lighthouse’s source of light to a temporary beacon Thursday evening as the historic landmark undergoes an 18-month renovation project. The temporary LED light is installed on the top of scaffolding that now surrounds the lighthouse at ...
Join Our Community's Future: Town of Duck Seeks Permit Technician
The Town of Duck, located in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, is hiring a Permit Technician. This position is important for maintaining the town's core values of service, ownership, accountability, and respect. The selected candidate will work under the Director of Community Development and Town Clerk, assisting in planning, building inspections, and managing the permitting process.
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