Updates will be posted as more information becomes available. Workers have begun coring and mining some of the foundation stone. The picture of the steel beams by the lighthouse shows the beams that will become the steel mat laid on top of the original 1870 wood timber mat to help spread the load of the lighthouse evenly. Movers will dig down approximately six feet and as stone is removed and temporary shoring support is put in its place, these steel beams will be inserted as space opens up. To complete this phase of the move takes a great deal of time.
Movers work slowly and carefully each step of the way.
Canine Hope has helped find homes for over 170 dogs and cats. Volunteers walk and visit with these dogs daily except Sundays. NC As of February 12 the diamond cable saw was put to work to begin the foundation cut. This is the first step to free the tower from its endangered perch in preparation to move it back from the encroaching sea. The double keepers quarters are showing considerable progress toward readiness for relocation.