KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. (AP) -- A North Carolina coastal town is set to unveil its first fully handicapped beach access.

  • The improvements are being dedicated in honor of former KDH Commissioner William “Bill” M. Pitt.
  • The North Banks Rotary Club donated $2,500 to assist the town with the improvements.
  • The new wooden ramp was built to give wheelchairs an easier path from the parking lot to the beach.

Officials in Kill Devil Hills say a grand opening and dedication ceremony is set for Monday at 10 a.m.

 

Improvements to the beach access include a wooden handicap ramp as well as several fixed position mats and roll out mats to accommodate wheelchair entry onto the beach. The new wooden ramp was built to give wheelchairs a quick and easier path from the parking lot to the beach.

In addition, the town has also purchased three additional beach wheelchairs for anyone to borrow and enjoy the water line.

The town says on its Facebook page that the improvements honor former town Commissioner William "Bill'' M. Pitt for his community involvement and devotion.