kitty hawk: Outer Banks November Nor’Easter Recap - 11/20/09 06:54 AM
Outer Banks November Nor’Easter Recap It’s unclear what name will be used to “coin” last week’s storm that wreaked havoc on the Outer Banks as it lives on in the minds of those effected; is it the “November nor’easter,” “Veteran’s Day nor’easter,” “Friday the 13th nor’easter,” “Nor’Ida”?
November nor’easter seems to be the most widely used for now, so we’ll stick with that.  What is clear, however, is that the storm (really two weather systems; a high to the north and a low to the south – remnants of tropical storm Ida) was the worst the area has seen in a few years … (0 comments)

kitty hawk: New Outer Banks Park? - 11/02/09 07:59 AM
New Outer Banks Park? Dare County is planning a new 11-acre park in Kitty Hawk. 
A county posting is seeking architectural and engineering services for the park which is planned for a parcel of land across from the town Fire Department on Kitty Hawk Road. 
As planned, the park will be adjacent to Kitty Hawk Woods and consist of:
1,800 foot walking trail with markers and benches Dog park Picnic area Skate park Play ground Double tennis court Basketball court This would be a great addition to the area.  Applications will be opened October 30th in Manteo.
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kitty hawk: Outer Banks Lighthouse Set for Restoration - 09/21/09 08:25 AM
Outer Banks Lighthouse Set for Restoration
Bodie Island Light Station is set for much needed restoration.
The grounds and surrounding buildings are in the first stages of preparation for major restoration at the Bodie Island Light Station, just south of Nags Head.
Three historic buildings were recently relocated from the oceanfront to the station's entrance road in preparation for rehabilitation.  Two of the buildings that were relocated, a boathouse built in 1916 and a life saving station from 1879, will be secured on pilings near the lighthouse on the west side of N.C. 12 and prepared for future use.  The buildings are … (1 comments)