When sand and water cover it, it's almost impossible to drive through, which is why North Carolina Department of Transportation crews are making efforts to mitigate that from happening.
But the fix is only temporary as the state looks for a long-term solution for keeping N.C. 12 passable through the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge during and after storms.
A North Carolina beach destination was recently recognized as one of the most charming small towns in the country. HGTV included Ocracoke Island, at the southern tip of the state’s Outer Banks region, ...