1.   But residents and business owners in this part of the Outer Banks say that moving the lighthouse will destroy its character, and hurt tourism.

2.   The opponents also contend that moving the lighthouse will destroy its heritage and character, diminishing its appeal as a tourist attraction.

3.   They had argued that once the lighthouse was moved, the sand dunes and man-made erosion control barriers that had protected the tower would be allowed to deteriorate.

4.   Soon after the lighthouse was moved, Hurricane Dennis flooded the lighthouse grounds and blew sand into the structure.