North Carolina

Tropical Storm Arthur Already Causing Closures at NC Beaches

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Tropical Storm Arthur will probably become Category 1 Hurricane Arthur and it is already causing North Carolina beach officials to close campground, beaches and National Parks. Tropical storm and hurricane watches were posted for the North Carolina coast this morning by the National Weather Service. Rip currents, wind and rain will more than likely be … Read more

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Oregon Inlet Too Shallow to Dredge Is Bad News to Charter Boats

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Oregon Inlet has become too shallow to dredge reports the Army Corps of Engineers. The water is only 2 foot deep and that is too shallow for the dredge to operate in. And there is no money to pay for a pipeline dredge. This is very bad news for the Charter Boat Captains that operate … Read more

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Navy and Coast Guard Respond to Distress Calls Off Coast

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The Navy and the US Coast Guard (out of Elizabeth City) responded to multiple distress calls Thursday and Friday off the coast of Virginia and North Carolina. A distress call came from a 41-foot sailboat the “Ahimsa”. Four people were removed from the sailboat that was taking on water. Other calls of distress from sailboats were received … Read more

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Who Was Really “First in Flight” Dispute Grows

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The state of Ohio claims they are the “Birthplace of Aviation” and North Carolina claims our state is “First in Flight”. Now Connecticut wants is on the action. Connecticut claims Gustave Whitehead was the first to make a powered airplay fly. Whitehead was born in Germany but is a resident of Connecticut. A news conference takes place … Read more

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