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.