NAGS HEAD — Protecting NC Highway 12 from the environment has become a near-daily battle. Most days, any way the wind blows, state transportation personnel need to respond to shifting sand and surf ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Highway 12, a 148-mile stretch connecting the barrier islands of the Outer Banks, is a frequent victim of storms and ocean ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina transportation officials plan to brief the Outer Banks community meeting this month after coastal road, N.C. 12, abruptly closed two weeks ago due to surprise ...

The Ocracoke Access Alliance is hoping that they’ll be able to speak to N.C. Governor Josh Stein about NC 12 access issues HATTERAS, N.C. — The views are unforgettable for anyone driving down North ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. A compact track loader operator moves sand in an effort to prevent overwash on N.C.

SOUTHERN SHORES, N.C. — The Southern Shores Town Council recently unanimously approved raising the speed limit on N.C. 12 from 35 to 40 mph, specifically to stop people from driving low-speed vehicles ...

OCRACOKE, N.C. (WNCT) — Highway NC 12 on Ocracoke Island is set to reopen at 3 p.m. today. NCDOT NC 12 also said on social media that ferry service to Hatteras is resuming with departures at 3 p.m.

NAGS HEAD — Protecting NC Highway 12 from the environment has become a near-daily battle.