Representatives of local and state agencies took a tour of problematic sites on Hatteras Island’s shorelines on Thursday as part of the two-day N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) meeting Roughly 30 meeting attendees were guided through the history of northern Buxton and Rodanthe with a spotlight on recent erosion-driven issues and the possible solutions that are being considered Members of the Buxton Civic Association (BCA) joined the group at Old Lighthouse Beach in Buxton where National Parks of Eastern North Carolina Superintendent David Hallac explained the significance of the site Hallac was invited by the CRC to lead the tour as he had given several similar presentations to the Commission in the past year “I call Buxton the heart of the National Seashore because this is geographically the tip of Cape Hatteras and behind you is the tallest lighthouse in the United States,” said Hallac “So this is an iconic place that is special to all Americans.” While Old Lighthouse Beach looked pristine on the sunny Thursday afternoon tour remnants of recent problems and current challenges remained on the shoreline A small section of beach is still closed to the public at the end of Old Lighthouse Road due to buried petroleum from a former military base that was revealed after two offshore hurricanes in September 2023. Although the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted an impressive remediation project at the end of 2024 reopening the adjacent Old Lighthouse Beach studies are ongoing to identify any petroleum-contaminated soils that may remain on the shoreline The other noticeable chink in the landscape is the remnants of the Buxton jetties although solutions are aggressively being pursued to repair these structures in the near future The Buxton jetties were built by the Navy in the late 1960s but maintenance of the jetties ceased after the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was moved 2,900 feet inland in 1999 As BCA Board Member and professional surfer Brett Barley explained leaving the jetties to deteriorate resulted in accelerated erosion in the immediate area all the way to where you see the last piece sticking out [in the ocean],” said Barley “But the steel has been degrading at a rapid rate and the whole stretch is reaching a point where it’s all falling apart.” As massive holes form in the jetties just under the water’s surface Spencer Rogers, Co-Vice Chair of the N.C. Coastal Resources Advisory Council and a 40-year coastal erosion and construction specialist for North Carolina Sea Grant agreed that intact jetties helped protect the neighboring shoreline the jetties are the primary reason why the old Lighthouse site in Buxton and N.C Highway 12 is probably still here,” said Rogers “We have our water and we have our electricity in Buxton and they aren’t going to survive if they’re in the ocean,” said island native and Lighthouse View Motel owner John Hooper “We need to do something about protecting the beach.” There is good news on two fronts when it comes to expanding the Buxton shoreline and protecting it from further erosion which was also explained on the Buxton tour a maintenance beach nourishment project is planned for Buxton which will add two million cubic yards of sand to approximately 2.9 miles of northern Buxton shoreline A new effort has also been launched to repair the three Buxton jetties and hopefully before the beach nourishment project is in full swing so that the widened shoreline can be better protected For decades, it has been the policy of North Carolina, as outlined in the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) to ban hardened structures along the state’s shorelines but there have been some adjustments or variances to these rules exceptions have been made to protect historic and immovable structures or important waterways needed for navigation if there is an existing grandfathered-in jetty or other hardened structure If there’s less than 50% of the original structure remaining it’s considered a total rebuild or replacement Previous studies found that less than 50% of the Buxton jetties remained they could not be repaired under the existing law But at the March Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting County Manager Bobby Outten announced that Coastal Science & Engineering (CSE) – the same organization that performs the county’s beach nourishment projects – found a way to push the jetties past that 50% threshold when conducting a study of what percentage of the jetties remained CSE was asked to include the portion of the jetties that were underwater or buried in the sand in their estimations “There’s more groin under the sand that you can’t see and it’s much more than what you can see above the sand which is why we’re confident we will meet the 50% rule,” said Outten permits and permission will be needed from the Coastal Resources Commission the parties involved are optimistic that this permission to move forward will be granted “They recognize that pressure that we’re under and we told them that we want to do this work at the same time [as the 2026 nourishment project] while everybody’s mobilized “It usually takes two to three years to go through that process and we’re trying to do it in less than a year.” “I think it’s going to come down to what’s there now and what the county strategy is,” said Tancred Miller Division of Coastal Management and is one of the decision makers when it comes to permitting the jetty repairs under the 50% rule “But we are going to do everything we can to help make this possible.” Log in to leave a comment © 2025 Island Free Press. All Rights Reserved. Website Design & Marketing by GCP It marks the 10th lead-off home run of his MLB career There has been a Buck Truck sighting in Boston‼️ pic.twitter.com/pJesqwHe37 Buxton is red-hot at the plate, batting .309 with five homers, five steals, and a .568 slugging percentage in his last 20 games. His seventh home run of the season gave the Twins an early 1-0 lead against Garrett Grochet and the Red Sox, as they look to build off their win from Saturday. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Buxton leaves teammates in awe with breathtaking game-ending catchApril 23rd MINNEAPOLIS -- A comfortable lead had become very uncomfortable for the Twins on Tuesday night. A nice, feel-good win was threatening to become yet another gut-punch loss. And then in 4.4 seconds, restored all of the good vibes Buxton’s sensational diving catch on Andrew Benintendi’s line drive to deep right-center secured a 4-2 Twins victory against the White Sox who has made a career of spectacular moments according to no less of an authority than Buxton himself The catch stymied a dangerous Chicago rally preventing the tying runs from scoring and the go-ahead run from getting into scoring position It let Jhoan Duran off the hook for what would’ve been a very painful blown save and ended a three-game Twins losing streak who tossed six very effective innings and made a point to seek out Buxton in the clubhouse for a hug “I don't think I’ve ended a game with a catch like [that] especially with everything that's going on trying to get things to fall for us,” Buxton said “To be able to have something fall our way Lenyn Sosa opened the ninth against Duran with an infield single and a very real sense of unease settled on Target Field and Nick Maton drove in a run with a groundout Benintendi sent a hard liner to right-center Buxton celebrated with right fielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. who had the best view of the play of anyone after watching the catch on a live monitor I see him and he just jumps in the air and it’s like slow motion It was one of the most incredible catches I’ve ever seen.” Perhaps the greatest tribute to Buxton is that no one on the other side was all that surprised that he made the play I knew he was going to catch it,” Benintendi said Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball At some point Buxton had to change from go-get-it mode to actually-catch-it mode he had to assess how much room he had before he hit the wall He put all the pieces together and added another jaw-dropping play to his lengthy legacy “I knew off the jump I had to get on my horses,” he said “The biggest thing is making sure I had a good line to the ball because the ball didn't get up too high for me to run up under it Being able to [have] the right instincts and make the first step was a big key to that.” with Buxton turning nervous anxiety into pure joy “I saw the ball and saw it turning to the right-center field,” Duran said ‘Oh my goodness.’ He’s really fast and he made that catch 'It's special': Buxton joins exclusive club with 100th career stolen baseMay 1st CLEVELAND -- joined an exclusive club on Wednesday night and it’s not just the numbers that make it special Buxton stole the 100th base of his career in the 4-2 loss to the Guardians making him the eighth player in Minnesota Twins history to reach that milestone he became the third player since the franchise moved to the Twin Cities to reach both 100 steals and 100 homers Buxton joined Kirby Puckett and Torii Hunter They are unquestionably the three greatest center fielders in Minnesota history combining for 25 Opening Day starts at the position He and Hunter are both in the Twins Hall of Fame and Buxton is very likely to join them one day “Being in a group with those two top center fielders that put on this uniform that played in the position that I’m playing … it’s special,” Buxton said He’s one of 26 active Major Leaguers to have reached the 100/100 mark exciting player and he can do so many things on the field,” said manager Rocco Baldelli “There’s only so many guys that have the ability to contribute in those different ways but he’s also going to accomplish even further things related to this The Community Care Clinic of Dare will be hosting a Health Fair at the Fessenden Center Annex Building on Tuesday and A1C checks (which measures average blood sugar levels) Other nonprofit organizations will also be in attendance a pop-up library will be available from 10 a.m where community members can check out books Appointments are not required to attend the health clinic event and get a free health screening. For more information on the Community Care Clinic of Dare, click here, or visit their Facebook page for updates on upcoming events The only other players to do that with the Twins were two other All-Star center fielders: Kirby Puckett and Torii Hunter. CLEVELAND – Byron Buxton has hit 139 home runs in his career, 15th-most in Twins history. With his sixth-inning steal of second base Wednesday, he now has 100 stolen bases in his career, which ranks eighth in Twins history. But triple digits in both categories? That’s only been done three times, each by a center fielder. “Just being in a group with those two top center fielders that put on this uniform — it’s special,” Buxton said after joining Kirby Puckett (207 homers, 134 steals) and Torii Hunter (214 and 128) in that elite club. “It’s hard to put into words. I’m blessed.” Buxton even owns a distinction that Puckett and Hunter cannot claim: The highest stolen base success rate in major league history. Buxton has been thrown out only 12 times in his career, meaning he has been safe 89.3% of the time, best ever among players with at least 100 steals. (Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker’s 88.7% success rate is a close second, with 102 steals and only 13 outs.) The 31-year-old Buxton, 7-for-7 this season, said he was unaware of his feat until teammate DaShawn Keirsey Jr. congratulated him for achieving it. Now he has a new goal: To steal third base, something he has attempted only once, unsuccessfully, in 2016. “I might get one this year,” Buxton said with a smile. “I might.” Keirsey has started only seven games for the Twins this year, but he’s hoping No. 8 comes this weekend in Boston. He’s been studying the mechanics of playing left field at Fenway Park. “I haven’t played there, but you have to think about it ahead of time,” the rookie outfielder said of Fenway’s famous Green Monster. “You have to play in a lot more than anywhere else. If you have to back up at all, it’s probably off the wall, so you play the [carom]. It’s tricky.” Keirsey is taking his corner-outfield education seriously, since he has played center field during more than four-fifths of his pro career. “It’s somewhat new to me, but I love the challenge of it. You battle different things in the corners. The reads are a little tougher,” Keirsey said. “In the corners, you have a little less room for error. You have balls that are lower, with more topspin, and you’ve got to deal with the wall in the corner.” Keirsey made a diving catch during Wednesday’s game to rob Kyle Manzardo of an RBI hit, a play that he wasn’t sure right away he could make. “I was getting close to the wall [in foul territory], so I was kind of battling that,” Keirsey said. “Obviously as you get closer, you’re less sure you can dive.” But he did, and made the play as he slid on his stomach. “He’s doing great. He looks very much comfortable enough,” manager Rocco Baldelli said. “It’s very different from just running down balls like a cheetah in center field, it’s about your jumps and your reads. Your first 3-5 steps dictate whether you’re going to make the play. He’s adapting very well.” Ryan Jeffers, in complaining that Pablo López and Brock Stewart were deprived of a few important called strikes during Wednesday’s loss, maintained that this year’s strike zone is smaller than it’s ever been. Baldelli agreed with his catcher on Thursday, but said he believes it’s simple evolution, similar to the way pitching itself has changed over the past decade. “The umpires, just like all of the players, are just getting more precise with what they’re doing. They have more information, too, just like all the players do,” Baldelli said. “The pitchers have ways of gauging how they’ve been doing and assessing themselves and trying to get better. I think the umpires are doing the same exact thing.” Cory Lewis gave up four runs on seven hits and three walks in four innings as the Saints lost 5-2 at Columbus in what was supposed to be Game 1 of a doubleheader. The second game was rained out, the eighth time this season they have had a rainout. The teams will attempt a doubleheader again Friday. Phil Miller has covered the Twins for the Minnesota Star Tribune since 2013. Previously, he covered the University of Minnesota football team, and from 2007-09, he covered the Twins for the Pioneer Press. Twins His idea: "For the amount of money we spend on cookies The Twins made roster moves during Monday's off-day and Lewis will make his season debut on Tuesday The Twins scored two runs in the seventh and two runs in the eighth and held on for their second consecutive one-run victory at Boston We recently switched our login system from requiring display names to email addresses in order to log in You must use your email address instead of your display name in order to log in You need to be a member in order to leave a comment Sign up for a new account in our community Channelsreels-501018Reelsarrow-expand-501019Byron Buxton's leadoff homer (7)Twins @ Red SoxMay 4 2025 | 00:00:30add-reel-501020Reelsshare-square-2-501021ShareByron Buxton cracks a leadoff homer over the Green Monster on the first pitch of the game to give the Twins an early lead You can now search for over 3 million videos by player Use the search box to start your search with a player or a team and then use the filter 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\\\"Play\\\" filters are only available after the 2015 season Videos from 2015 and prior can be searched by player Examples of \\\"Play\\\" filters:Hit ResultPitch ResultPitch Type\"},\"es\":{\"title\":\"¡Ponchado!\",\"body\":\"Aparentemente no hay resultados para tu búsqueda tenga en cuenta que los filtros de Play sólo están disponibles después de la temporada 2015 Los videos de 2015 y anteriores se pueden buscar por jugador There were no clips found for this selection Please refresh the page or try again later No se encontraron clips para esta selección Actualiza la página o vuelve a intentarlo más tarde Despite a few unexpected setbacks that coincided with a January winter storm the new ABC store in Buxton is on track to open on May 1 [and it’s] looking very much like it will happen,” said Fields Scarborough “We’re hoping to meet with the county fire marshal by the end of the week to see if we’ve met his requirements we think the building can be turned over to us by the contractor.” the contractor has focused on the final touches of the new store and an additional terminal has been built for the mixed beverage licensee pickup area and most of the security system has also been installed “There are just a few little things left to do that can be completed once we are open for business,” said Scarborough Scarborough was one of the original planners of the island’s first ABC store at the Osprey Shopping Center in Buxton He said that the new store will help reduce supply shortages for restaurants as well as everyday customers which has been an issue since the Coronavirus pandemic “Hatteras Island outdrew the old store years ago,” said Scarborough in an earlier interview “We’ve always had difficulty with the small space It’s our number three store on the Outer Banks – Nags Head is our number one – and when you add mixed beverage sales for local restaurants Sales from the ABC store primarily go back into the community 15% of net retail profits go to incorporated towns within the county while the remainder goes to the Dare County General Fund with 42.5% earmarked for the Dare County Department of Social Services The expanded space of the new ABC store in Buxton which includes ample warehouse space where stockpiles of in-demand brands can be stored suggests that those profits are going to grow The new ABC store is modeled after the current store in Kitty Hawk due to Hatteras Island’s routine brushes with high winds and coastal flooding there are a few differences from the Kitty Hawk design The new Buxton store does not have a lightkeeper’s tower has a regular roof as opposed to a flat roof due to wind-driven rain concerns that could result in extra repairs down the road with storm drains to dispel any pools of water before they can leak into the building The Buxton ABC store serves all seven villages from Rodanthe to Hatteras there are no plans to add a second store on Hatteras Island but this is a potential option down the road well after the new store is officially open “We’ve requested to have the keys in hand by the 21st of April “All else will fall into place before then.” A two-vehicle collision that occurred on early Friday morning and involved two drivers with no passengers One of the drivers involved in the accident had to be transported to the Norfolk General Hospital by Dare County’s MedFlight while the other was transported to the Outer Banks Hospital by Dare County EMS The status of both drivers’ conditions is unknown as of Saturday morning and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol also responded to the accident Buxton returns home due to personal matterApril 10th KANSAS CITY -- who started the first 11 games of the season in center field for the Twins was not with the team for Thursday’s series finale against the Royals Buxton has “returned home to deal with a personal matter.” The absence is not related to Buxton’s health has a .171/.209/.293 line at the plate on the young season and has stolen two bases and seven runs scored Pitching plansThe Twins have announced the first adjustment to their rotation in Pablo López’s absence Right-hander David Festa will start Friday’s homestand opener against the Tigers, most likely taking the roster spot of López, who is expected to be placed on the injured list due to a right hamstring strain Festa would be on turn to start Friday for Triple-A St but instead will pitch in Minneapolis instead That will allow the Twins to push back their other starters in the midst of a 12-day stretch without an off-day Chris Paddack is slated to start Saturday against the Tigers Both righties would be pitching on an extra day of rest That would bump López’s rotation spot back to Monday Zebby Matthews is not out of the rotation picture and he could be in line to start six days later Lee’s statusInfielder Brooks Lee has made three starts on a Minor League rehab assignment as he attempts to come back from low back tightness Lee played one game for Single-A Fort Myers Manager Rocco Baldelli said that the plan is for Lee to continue playing multiple positions while he is on his rehab assignment He also indicated that while Lee is progressing his status at this point remains more a medical decision than a baseball decision A Minor League rehab assignment for a position player can last 20 days so the club could elect to option him at the end of his stint Lovelady signsVeteran left-hander -- who has pitched parts of six Major League seasons with the Royals Paul after signing a Minor League contract with the Twins He was effective for Tampa Bay last season but was granted his release after getting off to a rough start with the Blue Jays this year Channelsreels-504188Reelsarrow-expand-504189Hunter Dobbins strikes out Byron Buxton for first KTwins @ Red SoxMay 3 2025 | 00:00:06add-reel-504190Reelsshare-square-2-504191ShareHunter Dobbins whiffs Byron Buxton notching his first strikeout of his start against the Twins in the top of the 1st inning End of the completed phase one of the Frisco-Buxton Pathway [Stacey Saunders photo]The Buxton Civic Association (BCA) in conjunction with the Outer Banks National Scenic Byway Committee is looking for volunteers for a new subcommittee that will join in the efforts to construct a 7.6-mile pathway in Buxton and Frisco Hatteras Island got its first look at the proposed Frisco-Buxton pathway at a 2019 open house which provided detailed plans of a concrete pathway for pedestrians and cyclists and will eventually extend from the Valero Gas Station in Buxton to the Frisco Bathhouse beach access south of Frisco Village’s borders Buxton and Frisco are the only two villages on Hatteras Island that do not have a village-wide pathway and stakeholders are hoping to slowly and steadily fill in this gap within the next several years The pathway project is spearheaded by the Frisco-Buxton Pathway Committee and the Outer Banks National Scenic Byway Committee for Dare County which was instrumental in creating similar pathways in the island’s five other villages: Rodanthe “We’re excited to work with the Frisco-Buxton Pathway Committee and the Outer Banks National Scenic Byway Committee but first we need a group of people who can represent the BCA on this important project,” said BCA Secretary Wendi Munden the BCA is seeking volunteers who can lead or assist with the following: Though there’s a long way to go, the owners of the Frisco Woods Campground accomplished an initial milestone by funding an initial .27-mile stretch of sidewalk in late 2023. It’s a short stretch of paved pathway but it bypasses a number of popular destinations The BCA Board is hoping that Buxton residents and longtime visitors will step up and volunteer so that there can be a united focus on the northern portion of the miles-long pathway allowing all Frisco and Buxton pathway advocates to effectively meet in the middle and we’re looking for community-minded individuals who are ready to roll up their sleeves and help bring this vision to life,” said Munden Interested volunteers and contributors can reach out to the BCA for more information via the organization’s website or Facebook page, and can also email the BCA directly at buxtoncivic@gmail.com to learn more What has been Buxton's best career catch MINNEAPOLIS -- Following his sensational catch to end Tuesday night’s win against the White Sox, Byron Buxton said he rated the play at the top of his personal highlight reel Based on the critical moment in a needed win combined with the difficulty and athleticism of the catch Buxton said the play topped any other he’d made in 11 seasons in Minnesota surely there are always going to be other opinions So I decided to ask some other people around the Twins what they would rank No Spoiler alert: Buxton was not alone in his assessment Carlos Santana crushed one to right-center .. Buxton made an awesome catch up against the wall the catch and then the visual of his glasses and cap all falling off “I think [Tuesday] was obviously incredible because it was a game-saving play communications and public affairs: Cleveland 2017 but only barely over Tuesday night“Toronto and everybody was up here waiting for Byron Buxton And he came in -- I’m getting goosebumps thinking about it -- he ran in And then he did a lap and gave everybody a high-five all the way around.” The rest is covered by Byron Buxton.’ It was a play where he covered a ridiculous amount of ground He was coming in so fast and then he just went.” 2024“[Tuesday] was definitely one of the coolest just because it ended the game and it saved the game I know I’ve seen him do better from a picture perspective But putting the game and the moment in perspective that was probably one of the coolest things I’ve seen him do on a baseball field “He had one last year where he was full-out horizontal General manager Jeremy Zoll: TuesdayPitcher Chris Paddack: Tuesday“I don’t necessarily have a favorite catch for Buck just because there are so many good ones that I’ve been on the mound for or in the dugout The guy that tracks down balls for a living with platinum on his glove I’m going to have to agree with him and say that was pretty special.” -- Paddack Channelsreels-496727Reelsarrow-expand-496728Byron Buxton's 100th career stolen baseTwins @ GuardiansApril 30 2025 | 00:00:52add-reel-496729Reelsshare-square-2-496730ShareByron Buxton steals second base for the 100th stolen base of his Major League career against the Guardians Channelsreels-503144Reelsarrow-expand-503145Byron Buxton covers 105 feet to make sliding catchTwins @ GuardiansApril 29 2025 | 00:00:37add-reel-503146Reelsshare-square-2-503147ShareStatcast measures the sprint speed distance covered and opportunity time of Byron Buxton's incredible sliding catch From SamWalkerOBXNews.com UPDATE: Service has been restored as of 10 a.m A fiber optic cable was cut in multiple places at an undisclosed location causing Verizon customers across northeastern North Carolina to lose all service Wednesday evening Phone and data for Verizon and other companies that utilize the same network went down starting around 5 p.m. with numerous reports from customers on social media coming in from all parts of the area around the same time A Verizon spokesperson said Thursday morning their engineering crews worked overnight to restore multiple fiber cuts the team has been working with an abundance of caution methods for fixing the fiber cut,” the spokesperson said “Crews will remain on site until the fiber is fully restored We understand how important reliable connectivity is and apologize for any inconvenience.” Customers reported early Thursday that the Verizon website said that service was not expected to be restored until after noon today giving the Cleveland Guardians a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins Tuesday night at Progressive Field Mama, there goes that Man.#GuardsBall | #GuardiWins pic.twitter.com/8GvvxV1fPP Manzardo's blast ended an outstanding pitcher's duel that started — after a 3-hour 10-minute weather delay — that was fueled by starting pitchers Tanner Bibee and Chris Paddack Bibee tosses seven innings and allowed just one run on five hits The only run he allowed came on a 396-foot solo homer off the bat of Ty France in the fifth inning France accounted for three of Minnesota's seven hits in the game Outside of allowing a solo homer to Josh Naylor in the third inning he gave up just four other hits while throwing 76 pitches He got some help from Byron Buxton in the third inning when Buxton sprinted into the right-center gap and made a sliding catch on the warning track to rob Steven Kwan of extra bases Byron Buxton defensive gems are timeless 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/Scluou8doW Griffin Jax and Jhoan Duran combined to allow onlly two baserunners while striking out five over the next three innings before Varland gave up the bomb to Manzardo to end it The loss snaps Minnesota's four-game win streak and drops them to 13-17 on the season Game 3 of the four-game series starts at 5:10 p.m CT Wednesday and there is no rain in the forecast The newly formed Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) for the Buxton Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) held its first meeting on Thursday and the 11-member group laid a foundation for the board’s next steps The RAB consists of representatives from Dare County Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) were also present at Thursday’s meeting to answer questions and provide updates on the ongoing work at the Buxton FUDS property A stretch of shoreline in this area has been closed to the public since September 2023 when hurricane-driven erosion revealed leftover infrastructure from the 1956-2010 military base as well as sporadic but strong petroleum smells The consensus by stakeholders is that there are two agencies – the USACE and the U.S Coast Guard – who are responsible for the left-behind debris The petroleum smells and petroleum-contaminated soils (PCS) fall under the U.S as the former Buxton military base was declared a FUDS site in 1998 but more work remains to fully remediate the shoreline Although they are not a decision-making group members of a RAB can influence cleanup decisions through discussions of ideas and by providing direct feedback to the USACE and regulatory agencies The RAB members were announced in early April Buxton resident and Buxton Civic Association Co-Vice President Brian Harris was selected as the chairman of the Restoration Advisory Board the USACE launched a response action to remove petroleum-contaminated soils (PCS) and groundwater which began on November 2 and ended on December 10 the contractor also removed any structures and debris that were in the way of reaching the contaminated soil and water The remediation efforts resulted in the removal of 98,829 gallons of contaminated groundwater While debris and contaminants still remain on the shoreline a large percentage of the visible debris was eliminated in the late 2024 response The next step for remediation by the USACE is testing the 50-acre property to identify the contaminants that remain “We will comprehensively sample soil and groundwater within the project area with the intent to delineate the nature and extent of any petroleum contamination remaining at the FUDS property,” said Gail Garland USACE Savannah District FUDS project manager and RAB Co-Chair “Once the work plan [for the testing] is accepted The USACE is also conducting a corresponding archival study via the St Louis District to identify any additional historic contaminants that may need to be addressed by the agency “We’re waiting on the report back from the research that the St Louis District conducted at the National Archives,” said Garland “What they were looking into specifically was whether or not the Department of Defense contributed to any possible PFA [Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances] contamination and PCB [polychlorinated biphenyls] contamination.” There is no timeline on when the report will be reviewed and completed it will guide any new remediation projects by the USACE as needed The RAB’s first unanimously-passed resolution was to invite representatives from the U.S Because the Buxton site was used by both the Navy and the U.S both agencies are responsible for a portion of the contaminants that remain at the property In 2023/2024, the U.S. Coast Guard conducted a Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) investigation to identify contaminants that the agency left behind While the report found that there were a number of PCBs the levels of these pollutants did not justify any remediation efforts by the USCG The full report and history of the USCG’s use of the site can be found here The issue with these findings for many Buxton advocates is that the thresholds for contaminants in the USCG’s investigation were based on industrial and not residential standards then the level of pollutants may require the USCG to take action when it comes to cleaning up their share of the contamination Almost immediately after the report was released in October 2024 the National Park Service began talks with the USCG about this residential-versus-industrial distinction they’re not planning any actions at this time,” said David Hallac National Parks of Eastern North Carolina Superintendent By requesting USCG representatives to attend the next RAB meeting board members are hopeful that they can receive more answers and clarity on what can be done to push for Coast Guard-initiated remediation actions A roughly .3-mile stretch of Buxton shoreline has been closed to the public since September 2023 but a meeting is scheduled next week to discuss the possibility of reopening the beach The decision to open or close a beach is made by the National Park Service and the Dare County Department of Health and Human Services and the agencies are meeting in the near future to determine if the shoreline is safe enough to reopen for the summer season Several members of the new Restoration Advisory Board thanked the USACE representatives at Thursday’s meeting for their commitment to Buxton Beach “We appreciate you guys,” said RAB Chair Brian Harris noting that many of the USACE leaders overseeing the Buxton response were new to their positions “You guys got thrown into this… So this was a little eye-opening to you guys as well And you really can’t fix something [quickly] when the ball has been dropped for 30 years.” and this is a priority,” said USACE Savannah District Commander Col but Buxton is the only one that I that I pay special and I know that you guys are committed here as well.” ignites decisive rally: 'He's a jump-starter'April 5th MINNEAPOLIS -- keeps reminding the Twins of what he can do Buxton triggered a six-run fourth inning that was all the offense Minnesota would get -- or need -- as the Twins secured their first home win of the season in a 6-1 victory against the Astros at Target Field on Saturday afternoon ’s three-run homer was the big blow but even Miranda acknowledged that Buxton was the catalyst He led off the inning by being struck on the left hand by a pitch then scored from second on a short single to left field as the Twins ended streaks of 11 innings without a run and nine without a hit “I wouldn’t say I’m the Energizer Bunny,” Buxton said So I think that goes for whoever would have started that It's always fun to be able to start that inning.” a reminder of the player who stole 29 bases in 2017 and at his best is as complete a player as nearly anyone in the sport He already has two steals and six runs scored in eight games this season there was worry as a result of the blow to his left hand But after he was checked out by Twins trainers and manager Rocco Baldelli Buxton stayed in the game and immediately stole second “I think the cold did a little bit more than the ball did Buxton hesitated in case the ball was caught it appeared for a moment he might be in danger of being thrown out on a force at third But Jose Altuve couldn’t corral the ball for a throw so not only did Buxton make it to third safely “I thought [Altuve] deked me,” Buxton said and then paid the price for not getting a handle on it for the throw he puts a lot of pressure on you as a defender,” Altuve said Not a lot of guys score on that play right there but he might be the fastest guy in the league.” and they were never in serious danger after that It was the first extra-base hit of the year for Miranda who entered the game 3-for-19 on the young season it was a continuation of a healthy and dynamic start to the season he hasn’t had a lot of good luck on batted balls “He always gets something going and makes something happen He doesn’t always have to wait for the game to come to him and take what he can get He can actually just make things happen on the field Sometimes you get hit and you get a little extra motivation to get aggressive and go steal a base Byron Buxton Player Props: May 3, Twins vs. Red SoxData SkriveByron Buxton and the Minnesota Twins will face Hunter Dobbins and the Boston Red Sox on Saturday at 4:10 p.m Buxton had two hits in his most recent game and more below to make your Byron Buxton player prop bets Buxton has collected a team-high six home runs Buxton ranks 34th in homers and 48th in RBI Watch tonight's Twins game on Fubo! A Daily News Service of the North Carolina Coastal Federation More Articles More Articles More Articles More Articles More Articles 04/22/2025 by Reprinted from The Outer Banks Voice Speaking April 16 to a room of more than 40 concerned residents gathered in the former Buxton Volunteer Fire Station Dare County Planning Director Noah Gillam addressed community concerns over the fate of a zone of influence district designed to protect Buxton Woods Reserve The zone of influence is an area on the soundside of N.C Highway 12 from Billy Mitchell Airport Road north to the Buxton and Cape Hatteras National Seashore boundary The zone may have been written to give extra protection to the maritime forest when it was established as a reserve site in 1988 by the North Carolina Coastal Reserve a land protection program under the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality But based on what came to light during the meeting organized by the Buxton Civic Association the zone of influence was not referenced in Buxton or Frisco zoning ordinances for at least 30 years and apparently the Dare County Planning Department was not aware of it a request for a text amendment for a fourth apartment in a three-apartment building in Frisco brought the zone of influence language to Gillam’s attention But there are legal questions about whether the 1988 ordinance can be applied and is enforceable and whether anything can or should be done about apparent nonconforming uses within the zone of influence Gillam said he learned of the zone of influence ordinance when researching a request from New Jersey resident Brian Suth who owns an office building in Frisco that is part of the S-1 zoning district requested information on converting the offices to four apartments “The language that’s in the (zone of influence) ordinance prohibits him from doing that,” Gillam said “So he has requested (removing) the density limitation for multi-family housing that was established in September of 1988.” The North Carolina coast is spectacular! When you purchase a North Carolina Coastal Federation license plate, you help keep our coast healthy and beautiful, and support the nonprofit journalism you’re reading now. Learn more The S-1 district is defined as allowing “broad flexibility of services and uses while establishing certain density limitations parking requirements and other general requirements.” Based on that description based on the language in the zone of influence the additional apartment could not be permitted The zone of influence ordinance was apparently designed to stop a proposed 40-unit condominium project according to Alyson Flynn coastal advocate and environmental economist with the North Carolina Coastal Federation “There are minutes that point to a 40-unit development that was denied originally,” Flynn said “That was the triggering point of what created the language in ’88,” he said. The zone of influence language is very specific or condominium project located with ½ mile of any SED-1 zoning district shall exceed a dwelling density of three single family units…per acre or usable land area.” The SED-1 district is the special environmental district that includes Buxton Woods in Buxton and Frisco and contains the most restrictive language of any county zone The zone of influence borders the SED-1 zone but references to the zone of influence were not included in zoning language for either Frisco or Buxton Because some of the provisions in the zone of influence are more restrictive than the zoning requirements in those communities state law requires a reference to the additional zoning language the zone of influence ordinance may not meet the legal standards of the state “There’s a (North Carolina) general statute that establishes that if you make an amendment ordinance and you don’t codify it throughout the ordinance to the lands it affects that ordinance is not legal…That’s what we’re investigating now with the county attorney Is this language even enforceable?” Gillam said He pointed out that if the purpose was to restrict high-impact development noting that “It seems like this ordinance was put into place to stop a specific development that the county didn’t want…so in that sense it has worked because there aren’t 40-unit condominiums in Buxton or Frisco,” she said I think I counted seven campgrounds that have a density way surpassing three units per acre.” Pressed by The Voice to address what would happen to the zone of influence language if it were successfully challenged in court “And that is what (county manager) Bobby Outten is investigating right now,” Commissioner Mary Ellon Ballance added effect removing the zone of influence ordinance would have The zoning language has not been applied since it stopped the 40-unit condominium in 1988 and monitoring of the 1,007-acre Buxton Woods which is the “largest remaining contiguous tract of Maritime Evergreen Forest on the Atlantic coast,” according to the Buxton Woods website has shown it to be a healthy maritime forest Asked by the Voice what she felt the next steps should be to address concerns about the zone of influence ordinance Ballance noted “There’s a lot of unknowns at this point other than our first step has got to be a determination of whether this is even enforceable.” She wondered if there could be “a 30-day freeze on building and on any new permitting within the zone of influence.” And in suggesting a moratorium on new permitting Ballance’s position was similar to comments Flynn made during the meeting “I think we need to just take a step back and look at what removal of this ordinance would look like Find more information so we can make an informed decision,” she said This story is provided courtesy of The Outer Banks Voice a digital newspaper covering the Outer Banks Coastal Review partners with The Voice to provide readers with more stories of interest about our coast Kip Tabb is a freelance writer living on the Outer Banks environmental and related topics for a number of publications He's the former editor of the "North Beach Sun," a quarterly newspaper on the northern Outer Banks covering community interest issues Winner of seven North Carolina Press Association awards in 2024. © 2025 North Carolina Coastal Federation. All rights reserved.↑ Buxton Civic Association (BCA) Co-Vice President Brian Harris and North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) President Bill King recently joined forces to bring Buxton Beach remediation issues to a national audience The pair represented their respective organizations at the annual American Shore & Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) Summit in Washington D.C and met with the Environmental Compliance Team at the U.S The yearly conference and meetings introduced a wave of new contacts that will be instrumental in the next steps for preserving Buxton Beach This is not the first time that the BCA has introduced the problematic Buxton shoreline to new circles of influence In November 2024 BCA representatives attended the North Carolina Beach Inlet and Waterway Association (NCBIWA) Conference which resulted in a flood of support from statewide representatives was similar in that the roughly 250 attendees had never heard of Buxton before the three-day event but were on board with assisting the Buxton community by the end of the conference the key difference between the two conferences is that the BCA’s new allies from the D.C Summit are more infiltrated into the top tiers of federal government and have more power when it comes to generating funds and action to improve Buxton Beach “This was by far the biggest conference we’ve gone to in the past 13 months,” said Harris “The entire first day of the conference was basically explaining how to lobby and how to go forward… and the contacts we made allow us to get Buxton directly in front of the top decision makers.” The long-term goals for Buxton Beach are currently twofold A roughly .3-mile section of shoreline in Buxton has been closed to the public since September 2023 when two offshore hurricanes revealed leftover infrastructure from a 1956-2010 military base Amy Corps of Engineers conducted a response action in the fall of 2024 removing tons of debris and petroleum-contaminated soils in the process buried underneath the surface of the 50-acre site the BCA and Dare County are launching a new effort to repair the Buxton jetties that are adjacent to the closed section of Buxton Beach the deterioration of the jetties has led to increased erosion in the area as ocean currents power through the numerous underwater holes in the structures A Buxton Beach nourishment project is planned for 2026 to rebuild the shoreline but the BCA and county officials are hopeful that the jetties can be repaired before this project begins in order to preserve the soon-to-be widened beach as much as possible “It’s all so intertwined right now – both the Buxton Formerly Used Defense Site and the jetties,” said Harris “When all this erosion and mess first happened in Buxton one of the first things we said was ‘fix the jetties to catch the sand.’ I think everyone who lives here understands that fixing the jetties will help preserve the beach and Highway 12.” King said that the NCBBA’s attendance at the ASBPA Summit was to support the Buxton Beach remediation efforts and further the NCBBA’s own goals of continual beach access along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and tuning into presentations on how to lobby for funds and attention King and Harris said that the three-day ASBPA Summit was a masterclass in how to get multi-faceted projects like Buxton Beach accomplished is that the BCA and the NCBBA now have additional avenues to speed up Buxton remediation efforts and the jetty repair project thanks to new relationships with federal legislators and organizations “This conference was the next step,” said Harris we began to work with the county and have built a great relationship That relationship helped pave the way for [the North Carolina Beach Inlet and Waterway Association] and forming relationships with our state leaders which have also resulted in a great working relationship with that focus – to form new relationships with the federal officials in D.C We now have connections at every level of the government.” The response on a national level is just one more piece of good news when it comes to progress at Buxton Beach Army Corps of Engineers announced that the Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) members had been selected for the Buxton FUDS property with the first meeting to be held on Thursday In addition, and following the 60-day response action by the USACE the Corps of Engineers is also planning a comprehensive soil and groundwater sampling project with a contract for the project awarded in November 2024 Despite these multiple and promising steps forward Harris says that the BCA can’t take their foot off the gas pedal when it comes to advocating for Buxton Beach “These conversations from the [ASBPA] Summit in D.C until we get all these things that need to happen in Buxton done.” Twins' outfield preview: It centers around BuxtonFebruary 20th For a position group that actually had a decent amount of turnover, the basic idea in the Twins’ outfield hasn’t changed much since last year. is the main man in center and a number of solid left-handed hitters man the corners There’s a bit less depth after Alex Kirilloff retired due to injuries and Max Kepler left in free agency. And there’s a new righty backup in center field, with taking over for Manuel Margot On the 40-man roster: Bader, Buxton, Keirsey, Larnach, Martin, The big question:He is understandably tired of hearing this but the primary question is Buxton’s health The good news is that as of the beginning of camp which he hopes is a springboard to a big season • Good health begins at home for Buxton A healthy Buxton is one of the best players in the game and so it’s a matter of keeping him available Sometimes that will mean giving him rest days Sometimes it will mean moving him to designated hitter will spend some time in left against left-handed pitching That’s not exactly the lefty-masher platoon player some fans might have hoped for but it provides quality defense in a spacious left field and a speed dynamic the Twins don’t always have beyond Buxton Channelsreels-506425Reelsarrow-expand-506426Byron Buxton makes a sliding catchTwins @ GuardiansApril 29 2025 | 00:00:25add-reel-506427Reelsshare-square-2-506428ShareByron Buxton makes a sliding catch in center field for the second out in the bottom of the 3rd inning Good health begins at home for BuxtonAfter fully healthy offseason Twins center fielder looks to build on strong finish to '24February 18th FORT MYERS, Fla. -- After the first day of full-squad workouts on Monday, Twins center fielder stood in front of his locker and said he is planning to stay healthy this year considering that he hasn’t played a full season since 2017 because of injuries After coming back from right hip inflammation last Sept Buxton had a slash line of .300/.340/.500 with two home runs and seven RBIs in 12 games Buxton ended up having a normal offseason in his home state of Georgia he didn’t have to worry about rehabbing his body in another city What was his offseason program like this time The trainers … strength coach [and] hitting coach came So there were a few people who came to the house It was one of those things where I’m getting everything I need to get done [at home] Buxton practiced as if he were ready for Opening Day Maybe he said it best: It was like being a kid in a candy store eating Skittles He spent a good portion of the day at Stelly Field which is a few yards away from the Lee Health Sports Complex Buxton was playing catch in the outfield before taking several rounds of batting practice Buxton then ran the bases before participating in live outfield practice Buxton walked over to the sports complex and participated in live batting practice facing pitchers Bailey Ober and Jorge Alcala getting back into the groove and seeing everybody One thing Buxton wants to do this year is help the Twins get to the postseason while the other three American League Central teams played October baseball But I’m not about to let it [get] me down to the point of getting in the way of what we can do this year,’ Buxton said “I know what kind of team we have based on the conversations [we’ve had] in here During the Twins’ first full-squad meeting of 2025 manager Rocco Baldelli told his players about playing in the World Series in ‘08 with the Rays and losing to the Phillies Buxton wants to help Minnesota reach the Fall Classic and win it all with Baldelli at the helm “[Baldelli] knows what we need to do to get where we want to get to,” Buxton said “[Hearing what he said about his own experiences as a player] and knowing how hungry he is A Buxton woman who brought a medical malpractice wrongful death lawsuit against the federal government for her husband's death has been awarded $1.3 million by a federal judge Roy Palmer was complaining of abdominal pain when his wife dropped him off at the Togus VA Medical Hospital in Augusta in April of 2020. Palmer was prescribed high doses of pain medication along with a sedative that led to his cardiac arrest and brain damage The government later admitted that it was negligent in his care and treatment Palmer was transferred to Maine Medical Center where he slipped in and out of consciousness able to respond to commands but unable to verbally communicate He died three weeks after first being admitted to Togus his wife was only able to visit with him once and he spent the rest of the time in isolation District Judge Stacey Neumann said she would award $175,000 for Roy Palmer's "conscious pain suffering and mental anguish." She awarded $450,000 for economic losses and $750,000 for Janet Palmer's loss of companionship Channelsreels-27641Reelsarrow-expand-27642Byron Buxton's two-run singleTwins @ GuardiansApril 28 2025 | 00:00:30add-reel-27643Reelsshare-square-2-27644ShareByron Buxton hits a two-run single to center field increasing the Twins' lead with a score of 4-0 in the top of the 2nd inning Byron Buxton’s cousin Latasha Johnson died April 2 of the disease and he’s hit two home runs to memorialize her Byron Buxton doesn’t often show much emotion on the field, so his upper-deck home run Friday night didn’t come with anything more than his usual truck-horn gesture that blast had a lot more meaning than he let on Buxton spent Wednesday and Thursday in his hometown of Baxley which had gathered for the funeral and burial of Latasha Johnson whose nickname “KooKoo Red Lipstick” was engraved on her casket was a “fierce advocate for sickle cell awareness,” according to her obituary and hosted an annual event in Georgia to honor survivors and victims of the hereditary disease diagnosed with sickle cell anemia when she was 2 Buxton hit his first home run of the season that day So he was understandably emotional in the clubhouse after repeating the feat during Friday’s game I haven’t hit a home run since” his cousin’s death Subscribe to the Twins’ Extra Innings newsletter here It hasn’t been an easy start to the season for Buxton or his family so “to be able to get back to being myself who also stole his third base of the season Friday “Being able to come back from [Georgia] and take right up again it goes a long way” toward turning things around Five lefthanded batters populated the Tigers’ lineup Saturday had pitched on three of the previous four days So it was no surprise when the team executed a transaction shortly before Saturday’s game to add another lefty who has appeared in 38 games over the past two seasons the Twins designated righthander Scott Blewett for assignment Blewett had pitched twice for the Twins in the past five days totaling 4 ⅔ innings with only one run allowed Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said adding another lefthander wasn’t an emergency situation, but Funderburk had been pitching well for the Saints. “We’ve had a lot of periods of time here where we’ve had either no lefty or just one. But we have to go through a lot of late-inning situations with righties who have different toolboxes,” Baldelli said. “We put together a good bullpen that can and will hold leads and win games for us. Not just be participants, but guys who are weapons for us. We’ve got to get ourselves to that spot, where everyone is pulling through and getting outs and getting the job done.” Ryan Jeffers was in the Twins’ original lineup Saturday but was scratched upon arriving at Target Field with a swollen right thumb, the aftereffect of getting hit on the thumbnail during Friday’s game. Jeffers remained in that game, but the thumb was bleeding for much of it. “It’s not feeling great, and if it’s going to affect his throwing or swinging the bat, we want to make sure we get a good understanding of what we’re dealing with,” Baldelli said. But he added that Jeffers was available if needed and that he should be back in the lineup within a day or two. A statue of Joe Mauer will be unveiled during a ceremony on Target Plaza, just outside the ballpark, at 11:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Mauer will be there, along with sculptor Bill Mack and several of Mauer’s former teammates and managers. Byron Buxton Player Props: May 2, Twins vs. Red SoxData SkriveByron Buxton and the Minnesota Twins will face Brayan Bello and the Boston Red Sox on Friday at 7:10 p.m Buxton ranks 31st in home runs and 45th in RBI they're going to try and do the same again Thursday afternoon Buxton is away from the team for personal reasons and it's not related to his health Before learning of Buxton's personal reason for being away we speculated about what might be going on Is he possibly sore after crashing into the outfield wall on Monday He did hit the wall hard when attempting to track down Jonathan India's double to start Monday's game between the Twins and Royals But he stayed in the game and played again Tuesday — and the Twins have said nothing about Buxton's health to indicate something might be wrong Is Buxton just out of the lineup because he's struggling He's 7-for-41 with 16 strikeouts this season And his whiff rate — 46.1% — is in the bottom one percentile this season meaning he's swinging and missing as much as pretty much any player in the majors He's whiffing on 59.1% of the time on breaking balls Buxton is also 0-for-7 with two strikeouts in his career against Royals starter Michael Wacha But batter versus pitcher stats clearly aren't factoring much into the lineup because Christian Vazquez isn't starting and he's 7-for-13 lifetime against Wacha but for now this just appears to be Buxton sitting on getaway day before the Twins host the Tigers at Target Field Friday-Sunday CloseCreate an account or log in to save stories We have added it to a list of your favorite stories Larnach hit a solo shot in the sixth, his second blast in two games, to make it 4-3. Buxton hit a two-run homer an inning later as Minnesota won its second straight in the series. Chicago scored all three of its runs in the fifth, one on a wild pitch and another on an error by second baseman Luke Keaschall. Minnesota tied it in the bottom of the inning on Brooks Lee's sharp single that drove in Ty France. Twins starter David Festa was pulled after facing two batters in the fifth, marking the third time in three starts that the right-hander didn’t make it through five innings. He allowed two runs — his first runs allowed this season — on four hits and three walks. MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all. Justin Topa (1-1) worked the sixth for the victory, and Danny Coulombe threw the ninth for his first save. Chicago's Bryse Wilson made his first start of the year after appearing in relief in nine games this season. He was lifted after 55 pitches in 2 2/3 innings, giving up just one run on five hits. Jordan Leasure (0-1) took the loss. Buxton, who was 0-4 with three strikeouts in his first four at-bats, homered off Cam Booser in the bottom of the seventh to make it a 6-3 game. He jumped on the first pitch he saw and connected for a 414-foot drive to left-center field. Keaschall stole two bases Wednesday and has five steals in his first five career games, matching an MLB record for most stolen bases through five games. Right-hander Shane Smith (0-1, 2.82 ERA) will look to salvage a win in the series for the White Sox. Minnesota counters with Chris Paddack (0-2, 7.27), who had his best start of the year last time out in a no-decision. doubled and drove in four runs on Friday as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Los Angeles Angels 11-4 Byron Buxton had a home run and a triple with three RBIs and Mickey Gasper was 2 for 2 with a double and two RBIs for the Twins making his first start since April 8 after recovering from a strained hamstring give up two runs on five hits with two walks and six strikeouts over five innings Mike Trout and Logan O’Hoppe homered for the Angels MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all Kyle Hendricks (0-3) gave up seven runs on just three hits over three-plus innings He also walked five and hit two batter while striking out three The Twins scored a run without a hit in the first inning as Hendricks hit a batter and walked two to load the bases with one out Carlos Correa's sacrifice fly gave the Twins a 1-0 lead The Angels tied it on Jo Adell’s RBI single in the second but Buxton put Minnesota ahead for good with a solo shot to the second deck in left field in the third The Twins blew it open in the fourth inning Hendricks gave up a single and three walks to the first four batters came on in relief and allowed a Buxton sacrifice fly and an RBI single by Gasper before Larnach launched an 0-1 pitch over the scoreboard in right-center for a three-run homer Larnach has three homers and eight RBIs in his last four games 3.38) will face off with Twins RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (1-2 UPDATE: Police say 73-year-old Lloyd Mclaughlin has been found and he is safe ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BUXTON (WGME) -- The Buxton Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding 73-year-old Lloyd Mclaughlin Police say he suffers from cognitive issues and was last seen Thursday around 4:30 p.m Mclaughlin is described as a 5'7" 196-pound white man with white hair and hazel eyes He is driving a gray 2007 Chevy Monte Carlo with Maine plates that read "795YW." Police say Mclaughlin does not have a cell phone 01/23/2025 by BUXTON — The federal cleanup of Buxton Beach has been remarkable if only for the stark improvement in its appearance compared with a few months earlier With the surface building debris mostly gone Army Corps of Engineers is turning its attention to the long-term well-being of both the site and the community and the beach is clean,” said Brian Harris co-vice president of the Buxton Civic Association in a recent interview with Coastal Review a lot remains to be done at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore beach where a secret submarine survey base once operated The Coast Guard also operated a base at the site from 1982 until 2010 they’re still there — all the foundations,” he said it’s great that the beach is clean … but as this thing keeps eroding I don’t want my son to have to deal with this in 10 years.” Harris said that he is looking forward to participating in upcoming meetings of the Restoration Advisory Board the structured group of community and agency members is expected to start meeting regularly to discuss environmental restoration at the Buxton Naval Facility we’ve got everybody at the table now,” he said “And that’s really what the RAB is going for — to keep this thing going forward Contractor Baywest Minnesota-based environmental services company completed removal of petroleum-contaminated soil and water before Christmas and did a final walk-through with the National Park Service on Jan according to Corps of Engineers Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) Program Manager Sara Keisler The $4.8 million contract will end in June 2025 will begin a comprehensive survey of the site in February or early March that will investigate whether more contaminants remain underground which is our work plan and our safety plan are in the process of being written and reviewed,” Keisler told Coastal Review including the Corps and then we have an independent technical review that has to be done which is done by our center of expertise.” After several other reviews The $177,000 contract is scheduled to end in May 2026 which was a submarine monitoring station from February 1956 until June 1982 was designated as a Formerly Used Defense Site leaving the responsibility for its cleanup to the Corps the FUDS team removed tons of petroleum infrastructure at the 50-acre site the contaminant levels were below state standards exacerbated by rising sea levels and coastal storms in September 2023 exposed chunks of concrete and oily clumps of sand creating dangerous debris and a strong diesel odor the park service closed three-tenths of a mile of Buxton Beach The teams spent month after month investigating the site and after the September 2024 reoccurrence of petroleum evidence FUDS teams only have the authority to remove petroleum they’re not allowed to remove underground structures unless they’re in the way.  “While the primary purpose of the ongoing response action is to remove petroleum-impacted soil some of the remnant infrastructures that impede excavation access to the petroleum-impacted soil have been removed too,” the Corps’ FUDS team in Savannah District said in a press release But workers ended up removing considerable amounts of material and … they have removed 1,442 cubic yards and 24,126 gallons of petroleum-impacted soil and water as well as approximately 138,400 pounds of concrete 1,153 feet of pipes and 1,088 feet of metal cables and wires.” As of Dec. 11 2024, a total of 4,599 cubic yards of petroleum-impacted soil has been removed; 99,526 gallons of water; 278,000 pounds of concrete; 1,153 feet of pipe; and 1,088 feet of metal cables and wires, according to the Buxton Naval Facility page on the Corps’ website Although it took nearly a year after the first report in 2023 for the Corps to start aggressive removal of petroleum contamination despite numerous early efforts by the agency the source is previously unremoved contaminated soil and groundwater,” Cape Hatteras National Seashore Superintendent Dave Hallac told Coastal Review there’s no evidence that there is what you would call a traditional source of bulk product a tank that’s sitting in the ground that’s just been leaking … Rather what’s been observed just appears to be soil and groundwater that was contaminated Hallac added that the Corps has done some geophysical work including with ground-penetrating radar and an “excellent” study using a magnetometer looking for anomalies and similar ground studies done by the park service combined with the comprehensive survey by the contractor the superintendent said he is confident that any remaining petroleum source will be found Even after frustration with the slow start on remediation and disagreements about how to address the problem Hallac said he is appreciative of the FUDS team’s partnership we feel that the Corps has made a solid effort to remove the heavily contaminated soil from the beachfront area and mitigate the impact of those soils or ground waters washing into the Atlantic Ocean,” he said Hallac said he’s pleased that most of the huge chunks of concrete and other surface debris on the beach are now gone was “to stop the bleeding” with the petroleum problem But he’s not giving up on getting the remaining buried infrastructure removed “We’re moving forward in that level of priority order,” he said “We are still in conversations with the Corps the Navy and the Coast Guard about what to do about everything underground.” the issue with the intermittent petroleum contamination at Buxton Beach seems to have been alleviated “We actually didn’t have any odors after this contractor was on the site,” said Keisler USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Daniel Schneemann and right fielder Jhonkensy Noel go for a ball hit by Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (not pictured) during the sixth inning at Progressive Field a single swing by Byron Buxton reshaped the narrative of the contest His blistering 367-foot home run not only ignited the crowd but also underscored his transformative impact on the field Buxton stepped up as the lead-off hitter with a decisive statement—a towering 367-foot homer that served as his tenth career lead-off home run This striking display solidified his reputation as a dynamic force at the plate Playing with remarkable rhythm and confidence he set the tone for the game by outmatching the opposing pitcher with a blend of skill and determination The early lead provided by Buxton proved critical in a tightly contested matchup His performance delivered an important spark for his team propelling the momentum and creating opportunities to control the pace of the game With his flawless blend of speed and power—illustrated by a recent .309 average and key stolen bases—the energy on the field was palpable as his team built off their previous win determined to maintain dominance throughout every inning Buxton’s feat is a striking example of athletic excellence that resonates deeply within the realm of professional sports His ability to combine technical brilliance with an instinctive understanding of the game echoes the storied traditions of the sport turning a single moment into a lasting symbol of perseverance and skill This powerful display invites reflection on the blend of talent and opportunity that defines game-changing performances in baseball Reflections on an Unforgettable Performance Buxton’s early surge prompted a broader contemplation of individual influence in team sports His performance offers a lens through which to examine the profound impact of seizing pivotal moments—propelling not just a winning streak but a renewed sense of ambition and focus within the team this outstanding display sets a precedent for future challenges merging the elation of immediate success with thoughtful insights about long-term athletic growth and strategy Electrifying Showdown In a game that sparked excitement from the first pitch the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Philadelphia Phillies delivered a rollercoaster of a contest ending in an.. 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Prix of St Petersburg presented by RP Funding at noon ET Sunday having begun his network television career on SPEED Channel in 2010 as pit reporter for its Formula One coverage His tenure reporting on motorsport began more than 20 years ago writing for F1 Magazine before a stint as director of communications for the GP2 (F2) championship working with drivers such as Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg His return to print journalism in 2008 coincided with his appointment as lead announcer for the GP2 world feed which subsequently brought him to the attention of SPEED “I’m absolutely thrilled to be embarking on this new and incredibly exciting opportunity to return to FOX exactly 15 years after SPEED Channel offered a young and very green reporter his first break on network TV,” Buxton said “I’ve been a fan of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for as long as I’ve been watching racing cars and have always marveled at the skill and bravery of its incredible drivers “To have the chance to tell their stories and call their races is a dream come true and something I never imagined I’d have the honor of doing Buxton transitioned with the F1 broadcast rights to NBC Sports from 2013-17 doubling up his Formula One duties with a pit lane role at various INDYCAR SERIES races With Liberty Media’s acquisition of F1 Buxton moved in house in 2018 as the sport’s digital presenter and played an instrumental role in the championship’s push into digital media and the launch of F1TV where he became a central part of the channel Many will recognize Buxton most readily from his major role in the popular F1 documentary series “Drive to Survive,” in which he played a pivotal hand in helping the sport find its widest audience an award-winning voice artist and one of the most recognized and respected faces and voices of 21st century motorsport UK-based Buxton will commute to the United States for the 2025 season where he worked alongside Bell on the network’s coverage of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES as well as providing analysis for select IMSA races “I’m super excited to be part of the FOX Sports team heading into the 2025 season,” Hinchcliffe said “FOX Sports comes in with huge goals of growing the sport something I’m incredibly passionate about It’s fantastic to be reunited with Townsend and it’s a massive win for the sport to bring in Will Buxton.” 2011 INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year Hinchcliffe scored 18 podium finishes and won six races over the course of his INDYCAR SERIES career Newman/Haas Racing and Schmidt Peterson Motorsports The Canadian racer scored the INDYCAR Fan Favorite Award in 2012 and 2018 “Hinch” competed in the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup for Pfaff Motorsports during an Indianapolis 500 practice session Hinchcliffe’s car suffered a mechanical failure that led to high-speed contact with an outside wall The resulting crash forced a suspension rod into his left leg he returned to the cockpit just four months later A popular personality on and off the track Hinchcliffe finished second to Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez in the 2016 Season 23 of the hit television series “Dancing with the Stars.” a versatile American racer and 2001 INDY NXT by Firestone champion driving for Alex Job Racing and winning the prestigious 12 Hours of Sebring on his first attempt also scored victories in the 2014 Rolex 24 At Daytona the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the GT-Am class in 2016 “I got my start in television 21 years ago with the FOX Sports family of networks working on SPEED Channel’s F1 coverage,” Bell said “It’s really cool to see things come full circle FOX Sports and INDYCAR will be a powerful combination.” Making his television debut for Sky Sports in Europe Bell also worked for SPEED Channel as part of the network’s F1 coverage Pam Miller will serve as FOX INDYCAR producer with Mitch Riggin handling the director role FOX NTT INDYCAR SERIES pit reporters and the FOX INDY NXT by Firestone broadcast team will be announced at a later date All 17 races for the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season will air on FOX with two additional Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge qualification sessions also airing on the network lifting the schedule to a record 19 broadcast windows for the series All races also are available on the FOX Sports app Gearing Up: Indy Roars to Life This Week with Sonsio Grand Prix Instant Recall: Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix Paddock Buzz: Lundgaard Continues Breakout Year with Second Peerless Alex Palou Marches into May with Cruise to Barber Victory Pole Winner Alex Palou Stays on Top in Warmup; Race at 1:30 p.m Stay up to speed on the latest INDYCAR news exclusive offers and more — delivered straight to your inbox 2025 INDYCAR® is a registered trademark of Brickyard Trademarks Channelsreels-498465Reelsarrow-expand-498466Byron Buxton's RBI tripleAngels @ TwinsApril 25 2025 | 00:00:30add-reel-498467Reelsshare-square-2-498468ShareByron Buxton lines an RBI triple to right-center field giving the Twins a 10-3 lead in the bottom of the 6th inning 'Very good day': Correa shelves slump Buxton (446-ft HR) ignites lineupApril 3rd CHICAGO -- watched a grounder roll to the right side as he approached first base and after he saw it sneak through to the outfield grass he put his hands in the air in celebration There was no career first or milestone attached to the shortstop’s third-inning single in the Twins' eventual 6-1 win against the White Sox on Wednesday at Rate Field ending an 0-for-19 stretch to begin bthe year Correa has seen enough to know everyone goes through poor stretches at the plate but getting that first hit of the season out of the way still gave him a sense of relief anyway “You don't want to wait too long in this game but it felt good to get on the board,” Correa said Minnesota’s offense did manage to get rolling Tuesday night to pick up their first win of the season but their top two hitters still hadn’t found their groove Correa went 0-for-5 in that one, extending his hitless run to start the season. Center fielder did record a hit but hitters further down Minnesota’s lineup did most of the damage the duo had hit .057 with a .165 OPS through the first five contests But in the midst of the series-clinching win on the road against the White Sox Correa and Buxton put together performances more like what Minnesota has come to expect Buxton got right after it in the top of the first inning smoking a dead-center slider (111.7 mph off the bat) 446 feet to the left-center bleachers for his first home run of the season The homer gave starter Pablo López a quick lead before he’d even thrown a pitch providing López with a feeling that he was “playing with house money in a way” as he proceeded to throw seven innings of one-run ball Correa finally got the monkey off his back with a single that snuck through the right side “I know Carlos put his arms up to the skies and was pretty excited for the first knock,” manager Rocco Baldelli said Carlos has had about as quality of at-bats as anyone on our team to this point It actually didn’t make any sense because of how good he actually has looked.” Both players then got after it again in the fifth Correa started things off with a one-out double to left and Buxton immediately drove him in with an RBI double to right before coming around to score on first baseman Ty France’s own RBI two-bagger Both finished with their first multihit games of the year There was uncertainty on if they’d even get to play the game Though the storm passed and the teams were able to play the wind still played a factor -- and even forced both Correa and Buxton to make highlight-reel grabs early in the contest Correa and Buxton passed the time just hanging out in the clubhouse Buxton even took a nap before a game for the first time and he said it might’ve given him “a little extra juice” heading into the game Correa quipped that there was a point during the long delay where he didn’t even want to play “but after getting two hits I sure regret not wanting to play.” Regardless of the long wait to play the two were able to get ready and help lead the Twins to their first series win of the season Some bad batted-ball luck played a role in the Twins’ offense getting off to a slower-than-expected start to 2025. The offense seems to have gotten into a rhythm, though, and if Correa and Buxton can also keep it rolling, Minnesota could feel more like a team with a chance to reach the top of the American League Central again “When they start sparking things and they start having those really good at-bats we play well,” Baldelli said of Correa and Buxton “Good things start happening and they compound because they take a lot of attention from the other side of the field "Very good day all the way around." Channelsreels-504887Reelsarrow-expand-504888Byron Buxton's solo home run (6)Angels @ TwinsApril 25 2025 | 00:00:27add-reel-504889Reelsshare-square-2-504890ShareByron Buxton connects with a solo home run to left field giving the Twins a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the 3rd inning Maine (WGME) -- A woman from Buxton has been awarded $1.3 million for the wrongful death of her husband went to Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta on April 6 His medication dosage had been mismanaged by multiple physicians and medical staff The Portland Press Herald reports that led to an overdose and respiratory cardiac arrest Channelsreels-498143Reelsarrow-expand-498144Byron Buxton's two-run home run (5) White Sox @ TwinsApril 23 2025 | 00:00:20add-reel-498145Reelsshare-square-2-498146ShareByron Buxton powers a two-run home run to left field 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ellianos Coffee opened its doors in Baxley with Minnesota Twins centerfielder Byron Buxton and his family bringing the beloved Southeast-based coffee chain to the community coffee is more than just a daily ritual—it’s a passion his mornings in Baxley start with a white chocolate mocha and two sausage fueling a day of training and physical therapy Buxton is investing in his hometown and looking toward life beyond baseball Buxton’s journey with Ellianos began in 2019 While the family had known about Ellianos for years it wasn’t until the pandemic in 2020 that they started to think about franchising planning to move back to Georgia from Texas saw a perfect chance to open their first Ellianos Coffee in Baxley “Cheryl and Scott were trying to move back to Georgia from Texas and we knew we wanted them closer to us and the grandkids,” Buxton explained the decision aligned seamlessly with his philosophy of keeping family at the heart of every endeavor—and perhaps his well-documented love of coffee this is one thing besides baseball that you do very well—and that’s drink coffee,” he joked From the Baseball Diamond to the Coffee Grounds Buxton's passion for coffee is surpassed only by his love for family and baseball His dedication to the Ellianos brand is so strong that he arranges for their coffee to be shipped to Minnesota despite the chain’s roots in the Southeast “We have similar coffee shop concepts up here in Minnesota but I have to have my Ellianos,” Buxton said He praises the taste and versatility of Ellianos’ signature blend noting that he enjoys it with cream and sugar and as a bold When asked if this is an added benefit of owning a franchise Byron Buxton is deeply involved in his coffee shop’s operations From greeting customers to pitching in with behind-the-scenes tasks and has even been known to take out the trash or chat with his baristas “I haven’t made coffee yet because I don’t want to get in the way,” he laughs The journey of running a fast-paced coffee shop has been a learning experience for Buxton and his family Their excitement has only grown as they prepare to open a second location in Jesup “We’re thrilled about the Jesup location and can’t wait to bring Ellianos to another community,” Tillery shared “It’s been an incredible experience so far Along with his go-to order of the white chocolate mocha paired with a sausage “The grit bowls are just something unique that I haven’t seen anywhere else,” Tillery shared Buxton sees his coffee business as a key part of his post-baseball future and I want to make sure my family’s future is secure,” Buxton says With an eye on expanding their Ellianos portfolio the family hopes to leave a lasting legacy even involving their grandchildren in the business someday But it’s not just about growing the business—it’s about impact Byron is proud of how Ellianos has brought people together offering a sense of community that’s different from what he experiences on the baseball field Byron Buxton's transition from baseball to business shows that with dedication and a strategic vision athletes can craft legacies that go far beyond their sports careers The Ellianos menu boasts Signature Creations such as the Caffe Dolce Latte The coffee franchise also provides an array of food items such as breakfast sandwiches hearty breakfast bowls with creamy homemade grits and offering territories in other states across the southeast The brand continues to seek franchisees for territories in Alabama