Dare County

The Buxton Beach nourishment project in Dare County, N.C., has begun after previous setbacks. Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company's dredge Liberty Island arrived on July 30, 2026, and started pumping sand the following day.

Dare County Emergency Management Director Drew Pearson and National Weather Service meteorologist Erik Heden are hosting three hurricane preparedness forums this week to help residents, property owners, and visitors in the Outer Banks prepare for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

Parts of the Outer Banks in Dare County, NC, experienced heavy rainfall leading to flooding on NC12. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has closed NC12 between Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe due to the conditions.

State funding could aid endangered red wolves near the Outer Banks. Wildlands Network has conducted roadkill surveys on Highway 64 since August 2024, which traverses the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, documenting frequent animal crossings.

Dare County in North Carolina is seeking to regulate the sale of Kratom, a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. The plant's leaves can be smoked, brewed into tea, or made into pills, though the article does not specify the nature of the proposed regulations.

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is increasing patrols during the holiday weekend to reduce impaired boating. Officers will conduct vessel checks on boats to ensure safety.

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site in Dare County, N.C., is seeking the public's help to identify a male suspect who allegedly stole personal items from a table at the park on June 6 around 10 a.m., according to the National Park Service.

Dare County is changing contractors for the repair of a deteriorating jetty in Buxton. The jetty's disrepair has contributed to coastal erosion, leading to houses falling into the ocean. Local leaders have secured a new contractor to address the issue.