http://wunc.org en http://wunc.org/post/inlet-closure-causes-businesses-lose-millions <p>Boat builders on the Outer Banks say they're losing millions of dollars worth of business as the Oregon Inlet remains closed. The water there has been too shallow to allow vessels through since November. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says it can not afford the $17 million it needs to dredge the inlet. Some business owners told Dare County Commissioners this week they might relocate if the inlet remains impassible. John Bayliss owns a boat building company in Wanchese.</p> Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:49:00 +0000 Will Michaels 7166 at http://wunc.org http://wunc.org/post/oregon-inlet-clogged-dredging-limbo <p>Dredging crews are set to survey the Oregon Inlet again this morning after they suspended operations due to shallow waters. Officials with the U-S Army Corps of Engineers say strong winds brought more sand into the inlet last week. That prevents crews from using their side-casting dredge. Bob Sattin is the cheif operator for the Army Corps of Engineers in Wilmington:</p> Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:35:00 +0000 Will Michaels 6214 at http://wunc.org