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Dare County's manager says the beaches are an important part of North Carolina and make up 90% of their economy, so they'll do what they can to protect them.
Six Outer Banks towns have sued the State of North Carolina. They say a county-specific provision of the state budget usurps their ability to govern their towns.
The housing measure would have restricted the towns’ ability to regulate affordable housing projects funded by $35 million in state money awarded the county for that purpose.
As helpful as nourishment is for tourism and local economies, these projects are controversial. For starters, the process does not stop erosion. “Our present economic approach to development on the barriers is not sustainable over the long term, and nourishment projects don’t help one bit — they just make people feel good for a brief period,” said Stan Riggs.
There is a real need to help people experiencing homelessness in Dare County, but resources are limited, said Shari Fiveash, the new executive director for the Outer Banks homelessness program.