This is NGC 7293, the Helix Nebula. The Helix Nebula was not discovered until 1824. I suspect this was largely due to its southerly location, which makes it a rather difficult object to see. It never gets very high in North Carolina’s night sky, and many of the early astronomers, like Charles Messier, lived […]
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Per a recent update from Hyde County Public Schools, Ocracoke students will be officially returning to school on Wednesday after a nearly month-long hiatus due to Hurricane Dorian. The week’s schedule will start with an Open House on Tuesday, so that teachers, parents, and students can reconnect, and staff can answer any questions that arise. […]
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Despite the cancellation of this year’s annual Day at the Docks after Hurricane Dorian’s adverse impact, Hatteras village refused to neglect one of its most treasured traditions. Boats of various sizes, purpose, and adornment lined up at Hatteras Harbor on Saturday evening to participate in the Blessing of the Fleet. For fifteen years, the Blessing […]
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Despite being a stand-alone event this year due to the cancellation of the annual Day at the Docks (DATD) celebration, the Hatteras Island Chowder Cook-off attracted more than 150 tasters – and raised more than $2,200 – during the Saturday afternoon festivities. The Chowder Cook-off is a favorite event during the annual DATD festival, but […]
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Swells from offshore Hurricane Lorenzo will increase today, leading to a high risk of rip currents all along the Outer Banks beaches, per a recent update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City office. Dangerous shore break is also expected north of Cape Lookout, with breaking waves in the 4 to […]
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July 1, 1937 – September 28, 2019 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Arnette Stinson Smith was born in Richmond, VA on July 1, 1937. She went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at Peak Resources in the Outer Banks. While in grade school, she enjoyed being in the girl scouts. Arnette attended […]
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The Frisco Really, Really Free Market continues to be a primary spot for depositing donations and picking up necessary supplies for Hatteras Islanders in need, roughly two weeks after Dorian made landfall on Cape Hatteras on September 6. Per the Hatteras Island Community Emergency Response Team, a donation drop-off point can also be found at […]
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On Saturday afternoon, a 75-year-old man from Downsville, New York, died in the Atlantic Ocean near the northern boundary of Hatteras Village. A companion swimmer reported that the man became unconscious while attempting to escape a rip current. The 911 call was received at 2:50 p.m. and the companion pulled him from the ocean with help […]
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The Ocracoke community is invited to a square dance tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. on the new dock in Community Square. Molasses Creek members along with Marcy Brenner and Lou Castro will provide the music and Philip Howard will do the square dance calling. All–islanders and volunteers and work crews helping to rebuild three […]
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July 3, 1934 – September 23, 2019 MANTEO — Marion L. Hutchison, 85, died on September 23, 2019, in her Manteo home. She is survived by her eldest daughter, Gail F Hutchison and David Vest of Manteo; middle daughter, Marguerite Hutchison-Rhodes and Josh Rhodes of Leland, NC; grandchildren, Emily Thomason, Kenny Thomason, Billy Thomason and his […]
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