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New sand project aims to protect Outer Banks homes
Crews have begun preparations for a beach nourishment effort in Buxton that will place about 2 million cubic yards of sand along the oceanfront.
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Home collapsing in OBX raise concerns for coastal areas
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Erin approaches NC bringing storm surge, forcing evacuations
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6th house collapses into ocean along NC Outer Banks
Researchers hope to rescue CA coast by zapping sand with electricity
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National Park Service buys threatened homes in Outer Banks
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