The Ground from Above
“Wind me up,” calls out my hang gliding instructor, Mike Patishall. It’s one of his signature signals that we’re ready to fly. Did I mention that I’m strapped above him — somewhat precariously it...
Tagged: Oregon Inlet
Fido on Federal Lands
With beautiful pristine beaches and nature at the Outer Banks doorstep there are very few places anywhere that call more to the spirit to be outdoors. There is something magical about spending a day...
Sending a Ship to Sea
Larry Hansen describes himself as a ship’s carpenter, although he may not be the typical carpenter of an Outer Banks vessel. Larry is the carpenter of ships in a bottle. He moved to Colington about...
OBX Stars in Wicked Tuna North vs South
By Kip Tabb – The Atlantic bluefin tuna is the one of the largest, most powerful and swiftest of any gamefish in the world. Regularly coming in at 61/2’ and 550 pounds, they are...
Failing the 4(f)-Bonner Bridge Goes Back to Lower Court
By Kip Tabb – If lawsuits were boxing matches, the recent ruling on the Bonner Bridge by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals would be a split decision, with no clear winner and...
Bonner Bridge Update-Monday Morning Delay for Routine Scan
Press Release – Traffic will be halted on both sides of the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge over the Oregon Inlet at 9 a.m. Monday, March 10, for approximately 30 minutes while the NCDPT’s Location and...
How the Bonner Bridge Reopened So Quickly
This is a big ole test…
Initial Dredging Work at Bonner Bridge Complete
NCDOT Press Release – Crews with the N.C. Department of Transportation and the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company LLC Dredge Alaska completed dredging operations Sunday night at the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge on...
Lies . . . and the Southern Environmental Law Center
Editorial by Kip Tabb – North Carolina Secretary of Transportation Tony Tata comes across—at least in public—as a fairly patient person. Competent, knowledgeable and certainly professional—especially in dealing with the public and the press,...
Bonner Bridge-Closed for Repairs . . .
By Kip Tabb – Saying, “I made this decision,” NC Secretary of Transportation, Tony Tata, outlined the steps being taken by NCDOT to mitigate the effects of the sudden closure of the Bonner Bridge...
