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šŸŒ± How close is Buxtonā€™s beach and groin project to completion?

Hatteras, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Hatteras! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How close is Buxtonā€™s beach and groin project to completion?
  • Why Hatteras swimmers are being urged to stay out today.
  • Could Hatterasā€“Ocracoke ferry changes upend island life this winter?

Also on today's calendar: Founder's Day and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 75 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 75.
  • Monday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Latest update on Buxton beach nourishment and groin repair (outerbanksvoice.com) ā€” Beach nourishment at Buxton, just up the island from Hatteras, has entered its final phase, with most of the 2 million cubic yards of sand already placed and completion expected by late September. Crews are also rebuilding the groin near the former Cape Hatteras Lighthouse site, with major work slated to finish by mid-December, improving storm protection and beach width for local residents and visitors.
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ā€¢ Beach Hazards Statement: Life-Threatening Rip Currents Hit North Carolina's Outer Banks (artvoice.com) ā€” If youā€™re heading to Hatteras Islandā€™s beaches, be aware that the National Weather Service warns of life-threatening rip currents and powerful surf along the Outer Banks. Conditions are especially dangerous around low tide, and even strong swimmers are urged to stay out of the water and closely follow updated forecasts before deciding whether to swim.
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ā€¢ For Ocracoke, the ferry priority debate is about more than getting to the front of the line. Here's why you should care (islandfreepress.org) ā€” Changes to the Hatterasā€“Ocracoke ferry, including new tolls and a possible end to Ocracoke residentsā€™ long-standing priority boarding, could reshape how locals and workers move through Hatteras Inlet. Island leaders are urgently pushing state lawmakers for a legal fix before January, warning that longer waits could disrupt medical trips, school travel, and the tourism economy that also benefits nearby Hatteras communities.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Yesterday, we had the privilege of visiting Sandy Grove Elementary School in Hoke County to donate school supplies and speak with students about the work we do at NCDOR.
    Supporting public education means more than providing supplies. It means showing up, sharing our time and investing in the young people who will oneā€¦ (Nextdoor )
  • Hello, neighbors.
    The North Carolina Ferry Division will be holding job fairs for toll collection positions next week! At the Currituck Ferry Terminal Tuesday, theā€¦ (Nextdoor )

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Frisco

  • United Bank in Buxton donates $1,000 to Tidal Tots as efforts continue to restore childcare on Hatteras Island (islandfreepress.org)

Ocracoke

  • Ocracoke Alive uses arts, education, and events to bridge cultures on the island (islandfreepress.org)
  • State Sen. Jonah Garson opposes ferry tolls, calls for greater local control (ocracokeobserver.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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