WWII on the Outer Banks
Author, researcher, filmmaker and history detective Kevin Duffus spoke on Tuesday at Piedmont Crossing about the role the state of North Carolina played in the second World War. The lecture was titled “War Zone.”
During the War, the Outer Banks was a dwelling place for German U-boats and ship attacks. Duffus has developed a collection of eyewitness accounts of people that lived on the Outer Banks during 1942.
“Sandbreaking” for New Outer Banks Pier
North Carolina state Governor Bev Purdue said that she was astonished to see that a bill had arrived to her desk which asked for authorization of construction of the North Carolina Aquarium Pier in Nags Head. “I almost got my veto stamp out,” joked Purdue, “and said, who stole the money from Jennette’s Pier?” The pier will keep its name thanks to over 1000 petitioners that fought to keep the original name.
On Friday, a “sand breaking” ceremony was held which brought out the governor and about 300 people.
Wilmington contractor Clancy & Theys is planning on beginning construction in early June. The pier should reach completion in about two years.
Sea Turtles on the Outer Banks
The American Tortoise Rescue is a organization that was founded in 1990 in Malibu California. This group founded National Turtle Day in 2000. On this holiday the group wanted to call attention to some of the issues that threaten the turtle populations of the world today. Here are some highlights that we thought might be interesting to point out.
What to do if you find a turtle that is healthy?:
If the turtle is not is any serious harm, then you should not attempt to move it. It is also not a good idea to take a turtle home. Taking the turtle away from its natural habitat can be harmful to the turtle.
What if this turtle is injured or sick?
Call the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter at 252-240-1200. Many times the turtle will not need medical attention. If the turtle is injured, then it is a good idea to keep the turtle in a box(obviously sized according to the size of the turtle)
For more information, visit the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter online, www.owlsonline.org.
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