Dredging for sand set to begin in Topsail Beach

Dredging sand. Photo courtesy of : © Denis Delestrac

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Sand that was lost during Hurricane Irene last year is being replaced this week.Officials in Topsail Beach expect that the pumping of sand onto the beach will started on Monday…

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Sea level rise, North Topsail. Photo courtesy of : © Denis Delestrac