State could change some construction setbacks in Oak Island, emergency beach push underway

OAK ISLAND — The state is proposing to temporarily change the minimum construction setback requirement along two sections of Oak Island, totaling 2.5 miles and including 191 homes. However, much like the emergency beach push the town is performing, it’s only a temporary solution. Even before Hurricane Isaias wiped out the island’s dunes, 93% of … Continue reading State could change some construction setbacks in Oak Island, emergency beach push underway