OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Oak Island says as of 4:30 p.m. on Friday, the Hopper Dredge RB WEEKS have begun active dredging and sand placement. The operations are in the area of 37th Place E ...

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Oak Island has released an update on the 2025/2026 Beach Nourishment Project. As of Monday, Dec. 15, officials say Town Council approved the placement of an ...

OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — Starting on Friday the public parking area and Beach Access Location on SE 49th street in Oak Island will be closed until further notice. The closure allows for equipment ...

Many Wilmington-area beaches are seeing fresh injections of sand. But as nourishment costs rise, is that a long-term answer ...