Handicap beach access ramps to be removed in Oak Island to prepare for high tides

The Town of Oak Island states it will be removing the handicap access extensions at the beach accesses located on Keziah ...

UPDATE: Beach hazards statement for Hatteras Island for Thursday

On Wednesday at 8:26 p.m. an updated beach hazards statement was released by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC valid for ...

TRAFFIC ALERT: Broken utility pole causing road closure, traffic delays in Oak Island

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - A road closure in Oak Island is impacting traffic on Thursday morning. According to the Town of Oak ...

UPDATE: Beach hazards statement for Northern Outer Banks and Hatteras Island

A beach hazards statement was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Sunday at 8:18 p.m. valid for Monday between 8 ...

UPDATE: Coastal flood watch affecting Ocracoke Island from Saturday to Monday

A coastal flood watch was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Tuesday at 3:55 p.m. valid from Thursday 7 a.m. until Monday 8 a.m. for Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island.

NC 12 on Ocracoke Island closes due to heavy ocean overwash from nor’easter storm

NC 12 near Ocracoke Island has been closed Saturday afternoon due to heavy ocean overwash from the nor’easter storm, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).