When Naval Facility Cape Hatteras moved out, the US Coast Guard took over the site. Since then, petroleum odors and sheens would come and go — on the sand, in the water and even in some of the soil.

Efforts are being made to repair the decades-old jetties that the U.S. Navy built in Buxton, which many feel could be pivotal in the fight against erosion and the area's future.

RELATED: Buxton Beach closure expanded as more petroleum ... Engineers and will provide input on the cleanup of the Buxton Naval Facility. Recent erosion has exposed more contaminated soil ...

The first U.S. military flight carrying detained migrants to Guantánamo Bay departed on Tuesday. Here's what to know about ...

Members of the Buxton Civic Association delivered a presentation at the Feb. 3 Dare Board of Commissioners meeting, entitled, “Eroding Trust, Building Resolve,” which detailed how ...