LUGOFF, SC — A service to celebrate the life of William Edward “Bill” Whitley, age 79, will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Pine Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Eric Boone will officiate. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 13, 2019 from 6:00 – 7:30PM at Kornegay Funeral Home, Lugoff-Elgin [...] Obituaries | Full Article
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NCDOT crews trying to open N.C. 12 before next high tide; Ferry fo ...
October 11, 2019 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Per a 2:30 p.m. update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), N.C. Highway 12 remains closed north of Rodanthe, but crews are working as hard as they can to reopen the road for a brief window before the next high tide at about 7:30 p.m. The last high tide cycle deposited a large [...] Local News | Full Article
N.C. Highway 12 continues to be closed between Rodanthe and the Bonner Bridge, and the coastal low pressure system that has stalled off the East Coast has become Subtropical Storm Melissa, per a Friday afternoon update from the National Weather Service. As of noon on Friday, Melissa was located about 190 miles south of Nantucket, [...] Local News | Full Article
The N.C. Department of Transportation is warning motorists along the Outer Banks to expect portions of N.C. 12 to be closed for extended periods during high tide cycles over the next few days as a storm system lingers off the Atlantic coast. Motorists should avoid driving through standing or rushing water and should not drive [...] Local News | Full Article
Oceanside flooding reported in Rodanthe, Avon, and North Buxton wi ...
October 11, 2019 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Oceanside flooding was reported in Rodanthe, northern Buxton, and central Avon near Ocean View Drive as of 7:00 a.m. on Friday morning, and overwash is expected to continue over the next several high tide cycles, and especially north of Cape Hatteras. N.C. Highway 12 is temporarily closed from Rodanthe to the Oregon Inlet Bridge due [...] Local News | Full Article
N.C. Highway 12 Closes Again Near Corbina Drive; Ocean Overwash Ex ...
October 11, 2019 | Local News | By: Joy Crist | 1
Although N.C. Highway 12 was able to temporarily reopen in northern Rodanthe at around midnight on Thursday, the highway closed again at 6:00 a.m. on Friday from the Oregon Inlet Bridge to Rodanthe due to ocean overwash. NCDOT stated in a Friday morning update that they are hoping to reopen the highway by 6 p.m. NCDOT [...] Local News | Full Article
N.C. Highway 12 Temporarily Closes in Rodanthe Due to Ocean Overwash
October 10, 2019 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
N.C. Highway 12 temporarily closed near Blue Sea Road in Rodanthe on Thursday night due to oceanside flooding that accompanied Thursday evening’s high tide. It was reported that roughly eight cars had gotten stuck in the sand and saltwater near the S-Curves north of Rodanthe as of 8:00 p.m., and that efforts were underway to [...] Local News | Full Article
Due to unsafe road conditions resulting from the current offshore weather pattern, Cape Hatteras Elementary School and Cape Hatteras Secondary School will be closed on Friday, October 11, 2019, per a Friday morning update from Dare County schools. All other schools in Dare County will operate on a normal schedule.
Officials Weigh Next Steps After FEMA Denial
October 10, 2019 | Local News | By: Kirk.Ross | From The: Coastal Review Online
Published in partnership with Carolina Public Press Gov. Roy Cooper and members of the state’s congressional delegation say they will continue to press the case for assistance for individual victims of Hurricane Dorian after the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s recent decision to deny the state’s request. State officials received a letter Tuesday saying the damage [...] Local News | Full Article
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced several recent updates and news items related to recreational activities and seashore conditions on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. News items and events related to the National Seashore for the week of October 10 include the following: Seashore Updates According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, motorists should [...] Seashore News | Full Article
Ocean overwash reported in north Rodanthe; Overwash will continue ...
October 10, 2019 | Local News | By: Joy Crist | 1
Ocean overwash on N.C. Highway 12 was reported on Thursday morning in northern Rodanthe, and periods of overwash and beach erosion are expected to continue over the next several days, especially around high tide, and mainly north of Cape Hatteras. NCDOT crews are currently clearing sand from N.C. Highway 12 as of Thursday morning, however, motorists should [...] Local News | Full Article
On Tuesday, October 8, Governor Cooper received a letter from FEMA denying the Individual Assistance portion of the major disaster declaration request. FEMA stated that “it has been determined that the impact to the individuals and households from this event is not of such severity and magnitude to warrant the designation of Individual Assistance.” Per a Wednesday [...] Local News | Full Article
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After a temporary closure that coincided with Saturday evening’s high tide, N.C. Highway 12 reopened from Rodanthe to Oregon Inlet at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Saturday night. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) stated in a Saturday night update that there is still sand and water on the roadway in several places between Oregon [...] Local News | Full Article
9:50 P.M. UPDATE: N.C. Highway 12 has reopened as of 9:45 p.m. Please remember to drive with extreme caution. There is still sand and water on the road in several places between the Oregon Inlet Bridge and Hatteras Village. After temporarily opening to traffic, N.C. Highway 12 closed again between Rodanthe and Oregon Inlet at [...] Local News | Full Article
After a temporary closure that coincided with Saturday evening’s high tide, N.C. Highway 12 reopened from Rodanthe to Oregon Inlet at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Saturday night. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) stated in a Saturday night update that there is still sand and water on the roadway in several places between Oregon [...] Local News | Full Article
9:50 P.M. UPDATE: N.C. Highway 12 has reopened as of 9:45 p.m. Please remember to drive with extreme caution. There is still sand and water on the road in several places between the Oregon Inlet Bridge and Hatteras Village. After temporarily opening to traffic, N.C. Highway 12 closed again between Rodanthe and Oregon Inlet at [...] Local News | Full Article
At 6:15 p.m. N.C. Highway 12 temporarily reopened to traffic from Rodanthe to Oregon Inlet, per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). Motorists should expect large areas of sand and water on the road, and are advised to drive with extreme caution, and to go slowly, as saltwater can damage vehicles. [...] Local News | Full Article
In a brief 3:15 p.m. update, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) stated that they are making progress between the Oregon Inlet Bridge and Rodanthe where N.C. Highway 12 still remains closed as of 3:20 p.m. “We are CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC that we may be able to open the road briefly before the next high [...] Local News | Full Article
Traffic backed up on N.C. 12 in Rodanthe; Avon Pier damaged during ...
October 12, 2019 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
As of 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, northbound traffic on N.C. Highway 12 was backed up to at least the KOA campground and was at a standstill as visitors waited for N.C. Highway 12 to reopen. NCDOT reports that crews are still working on both ends of the road closure, and are diligently trying to open the [...] Local News | Full Article
UPDATE: As of 11:30 a.m., the North Carolina Ferry System is reporting that the 7:00 p.m. ferry from Ocracoke to Swan Quarter is full. Please DO NOT come to the Hatteras Terminal at 4:30 unless you already have a reservation for the 7 p.m. ferry from Ocracoke to Swan Quarter. As expected, this morning’s high tide [...] Local News | Full Article
Island Free Press photographer Don Bowers captured these images of Avon and Buxton on Friday, which saw some of the highest water levels during the days-long storm that affected the Outer Banks this week. Suptropical Storm Melissa brought multiple periods of oceanside flooding and overwash to Hatteras and Ocracoke islands over the past several days, [...] Local News | Full Article
UPDATE: Power restored to the islands; NCDOT crews working to clea ...
October 12, 2019 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Power was restored to Hatteras and Ocracoke islands at approximately 9 a.m. on Saturday morning, as Nags Head Fire & Rescue was able to assist the Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative in spraying and washing away the salt contamination. If your power did not come back on, please call CHEC at 866-511-9862. NCDOT crews are continually working [...] Local News | Full Article
N.C. 12 may reopen Saturday afternoon; Power outage affecting all ...
October 12, 2019 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
3:15 p.m. UPDATE: In a brief Saturday afternoon update, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) stated that they are making progress between the Oregon Inlet Bridge and Rodanthe where N.C. Highway 12 still remains closed as of 3:20 p.m. “We are CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC that we may be able to open the road briefly [...] Local News | Full Article
Highest Water Levels of Storm Expected During Friday Evening’s H ...
October 11, 2019 | Local News | By: Joy Crist | 1
The highest water levels along the oceanside are expected to occur several hours before and several hours after this evening’s high tide, which is around 7:00 to 7:30 p.m., per a Friday afternoon update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Flooding will once again occur in the same areas as the [...] Local News | Full Article
NCDOT crews trying to open N.C. 12 before next high tide; Ferry fo ...
October 11, 2019 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Per a 2:30 p.m. update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), N.C. Highway 12 remains closed north of Rodanthe, but crews are working as hard as they can to reopen the road for a brief window before the next high tide at about 7:30 p.m. The last high tide cycle deposited a large [...] Local News | Full Article
Dare County debris contractor, Southern Disaster Recovery, is anticipating all debris removal on roadways throughout unincorporated Dare County should be completed by October 31, 2019. To expedite debris removal, please ensure storm-related debris is in 4 SEPARATE PILES in front of your property, in the right-of-way. Keep it at least 30 feet away from fire [...] Local News | Full Article
N.C. Highway 12 continues to be closed between Rodanthe and the Bonner Bridge, and the coastal low pressure system that has stalled off the East Coast has become Subtropical Storm Melissa, per a Friday afternoon update from the National Weather Service. As of noon on Friday, Melissa was located about 190 miles south of Nantucket, [...] Local News | Full Article
The N.C. Department of Transportation is warning motorists along the Outer Banks to expect portions of N.C. 12 to be closed for extended periods during high tide cycles over the next few days as a storm system lingers off the Atlantic coast. Motorists should avoid driving through standing or rushing water and should not drive [...] Local News | Full Article
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced several recent updates and news items related to recreational activities and seashore conditions on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. News items and events related to the National Seashore for the week of October 10 include the following: Seashore Updates According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, motorists should expect mild ocean overwash on N.C. Highway 12 starting Thursday, especially during high tide conditions. There is also standing water on many beach locations and routes, including Cape Point and Pole Road. Columbus Day is the last day of the 2019 climbing season at the Bodie Island and Cape Hatteras Lighthouses. Next year’s climbing season is scheduled to begin April 17, 2020. Seasonal off-road vehicle routes in front of the villages will reopen at 7 a.m. on October 15. Ocracoke Island has not reopened to [...] Seashore News | Full Article
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced several recent updates and news items related to recreational activities and seashore conditions on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. News items and events related to the National Seashore for the week of October 4 include the following: Seashore Updates On November 2, 2019, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, along with [...] Seashore News | Full Article
International Space Station flying over Cape Hatteras Thursday Night
October 2, 2019 | Seashore News | 1
Per a recent update from the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS), the International Space Station (ISS) will be flying over Cape Hatteras on Thursday night starting at 7:57 p.m. Assuming skies are clear, the ISS will look like a bright star arriving from the West-Northwest before disappearing in the Southeastern sky at 8:02 p.m. Per [...] Seashore News | Full Article
Routes in front of villages reopen Oct. 15, Transition to night dr ...
September 27, 2019 | Seashore News
On September 15, the transition to night driving (24 hours a day) occurs each year along beach routes that do not contain sea turtle nests. The beach routes that are currently not open for night driving will open for night driving once the sea turtle nests along the routes have hatched. Additional dates of interest: [...] Seashore News | Full Article
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced several recent updates and news items related to recreational activities and seashore conditions on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. News items and events related to the National Seashore for the week of September 26 include the following: Seashore Updates The Seashore is looking for volunteers to help teach basic [...] Seashore News | Full Article
On Wednesday evening, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) reported that their Resource Management Team has been busy assessing the impacts of Hurricane Dorian on sea turtle nests within the Seashore, and that many of the active nests were still intact after the storm. Prior to the storm, staff conducted patrols of Buxton, Hatteras, and [...] Seashore News | Full Article
Cape Hatteras National Seashore to reopen portions of Frisco Campg ...
September 14, 2019 | Seashore News
With water service restored, a portion of the Frisco Campground will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, 9/14/19. The Federal Highway Administration has initiated a paving project within the Frisco Campground, so at this time, only the “A-loop” and a portion of the “P-loop” will be opened. As the paving project is completed, additional portions [...] Seashore News | Full Article
NPS asks vehicle owners to remove vehicles from parking lot to fac ...
September 12, 2019 | Seashore News
Agencies, including the National Park Service (NPS), Hyde County, and the North Carolina Division of Emergency Management are requesting that all vehicles, golf carts, boats, trailers, recreational vehicles, and other equipment be removed from the NPS parking lot at the boat ramps, a.k.a Base Docks, in Ocracoke Village. The inter-agency response associated with recovery from [...] Seashore News | Full Article
National Seashore will open most Hatteras Island visitor areas at ...
September 11, 2019 | Seashore News
Cape Hatteras National Seashore will open most visitor areas on Hatteras Island, including those in the villages of Frisco and Hatteras, on Thursday at noon. National Park Service visitor areas and services on Ocracoke Island remain closed. The ferry between Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island is not accessible to visitors. “While the Seashore is pleased [...] Seashore News | Full Article
National Seashore to open most areas north of Buxton at noon on We ...
September 11, 2019 | Seashore News
Cape Hatteras National Seashore will open most areas and services north of the Cape Hatteras Secondary School in Buxton tomorrow, 9/11/19, at noon. National Park Service visitor areas and services in Frisco, Hatteras Village, and on Ocracoke Island remain closed. Open facilities and services include: Beachfront parking areas. The Oregon Inlet Fishing Center. Oregon Inlet [...] Seashore News | Full Article
Wilmington Concert Raises more than $10,000 for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands
October 2, 2019 | Island Features | By: Joy Crist
The Midatlantic performs their new song, “Lonely Roads,” at the Outer Banks Disaster Relief Concert. Video by Jason Miller. Jason Andre has deep ties when it comes to Hatteras Island, and hurricanes. He moved to Hatteras Island when he was 8-years-old in 1988, and when Hurricane Emily hit just five years later, he remembers vividly watching the water rise from his parents’ business of 20 years, the Cape Pines Motel in Buxton. “At the time, locals would stay with us because we were the only brick structure on the island where people could get away from the water,” he says. “I Remember the pine trees snapping, and all the water pouring in… The water from Rocky Rollison Road came all the way to the front steps of the motel.” Jason moved to Wilmington after graduating from Cape Hatteras Secondary School to attend UNCW, and after a few back-and-forth moves from the Port City [...] Island Features | Full Article
The annual Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation 5K and 1 mile Fun Run is just around the corner, and it’s a fine opportunity for walkers and runners of all ages to enjoy a fun event that generates donations for a great cause. Celebrating its 16th year in 2019, the 5K course follows winding, flat roads in [...] Island Features | Full Article
A Beachcomber’s View: Sailing on Sea Beans
September 23, 2019 | Island Features | By: Kristin Hissong
Hurricanes and tropical storms have been forming and reshaping the ribbon of sand known as the Outer Banks since its creation. After one of these storms passes by the Atlantic coast, beachcombers from all over flock to the shores with hopes of finding bountiful treasures. One of these unusual treasures that can make a rare [...] Island Features | Full Article
“Island Strong” goes viral: How a group of islanders raised $3 ...
September 19, 2019 | Island Features | By: Joy Crist
How much can a group of storm-weary island ladies accomplish with a good idea, a lot of elbow grease, and a goal to generate as much money as possible to help others affected by Hurricane Dorian? The answer is quite a lot… and they can do it ridiculously quickly, too. That’s exactly what happened when [...] Island Features | Full Article
Night Sky: Jupiter, Saturn and Other Highlights for September
August 30, 2019 | Island Features | By: Gerry Lebing
This is Messier 8, the Lagoon Nebula. M 8 is about 4.3 thousand light-years away from us. It’s composed of a cluster of stars that are accented by an emissions nebula (red) and a dark nebula, (the black areas dividing the emission nebula.) The dark nebula give this formation its name since it reminded early [...] Island Features | Full Article
Coast Guard’s top 5 recommended communication devices to tak ...
August 29, 2019 | Island Features | 1
Going out on the water can be dangerous, especially if you don’t have the right equipment. If you do find yourself in trouble, being able to communicate that you need help can be a lifesaver—literally! Here are the top five items the Coast Guard recommends you take with you on your boat so you can [...] Island Features | Full Article
A Beachcomber’s View: Let’s Talk About Murex, Baby!
August 22, 2019 | Island Features | By: Kristin Hissong
As a professional beachcomber, seashell enthusiast, and ocean-loving artist, my love for the beach runs deep. If I find something rare or unique, I usually can’t contain my excitement, and I end up doing a dance and singing a song. I like picking popular songs and replacing the key words with beach-themed words. So for [...] Island Features | Full Article
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Offshore storms bring Hurricane Swell to Hatteras Island
October 1, 2019 | Watersports | By: Sarah Gannon
We have certainly seen the negative effects of Hurricane Dorian on the Outer Banks, and it was only three years ago that Hurricane Mathew devastated Hatteras Island in October. The Atlantic Ocean has seen a boost in activity due to the end of a routine climate pattern known as “El Nino,” and NOAA stated early [...] Watersports | Full Article
Surf Conditions Create Epic Competition in This Year’s Cape Hatt ...
September 25, 2019 | Watersports | By: Sarah Rich
Another chapter of the Cape Hatteras Waves Classic (CHWC) commenced last week. Hosted by REAL Watersports in Waves, the CHWC is a kiteboarding competition scored according to riders’ execution of wave riding, tricks, and the overall impression made on the judges. Competitors from all over the world lug their gear to what is the premier [...] Watersports | Full Article
Offshore storms bring Hurricane Swell to Hatteras Island
October 1, 2019 | Watersports | By: Sarah Gannon
We have certainly seen the negative effects of Hurricane Dorian on the Outer Banks, and it was only three years ago that Hurricane Mathew devastated Hatteras Island in October. The Atlantic Ocean has seen a boost in activity due to the end of a routine climate pattern known as “El Nino,” and NOAA stated early [...] Watersports | Full Article
Surf Conditions Create Epic Competition in This Year’s Cape Hatt ...
September 25, 2019 | Watersports | By: Sarah Rich
Another chapter of the Cape Hatteras Waves Classic (CHWC) commenced last week. Hosted by REAL Watersports in Waves, the CHWC is a kiteboarding competition scored according to riders’ execution of wave riding, tricks, and the overall impression made on the judges. Competitors from all over the world lug their gear to what is the premier [...] Watersports | Full Article
The Environmental Factors that Shape Island Surfing
June 5, 2019 | Watersports | By: Gregory Wagner | 1
What makes Hatteras Island a special place and important exodus for East Coast surfers? Is it an easy question to answer? Probably, yes, and I realize as a transplant from California weaned on surfing the western coastlines of North America, this question also ties in with why I can’t seem to leave the island now. [...] Watersports | Full Article
Keeping Hatteras Island Clean, Beneath the Surface – How a Team ...
May 27, 2019 | Watersports | By: Randy Bayne | 1
Photos courtesy of Randy Bayne In early May of 2019, it was discovered that a commercial fishing net had been caught on the wreck of the Dixie Arrow, a WWII oil tanker wreck, resting off of Hatteras Island. This ship met her fate on March 26, 1942, when the German U Boat U-71 fired three [...] Watersports | Full Article
Photos by Don Bowers The Worrell 1000 Reunion Race enjoyed a brief but exciting stop on Hatteras Island on May 16-17 as part of the second-to-last leg of their journey up the Eastern Seaboard. The event is a legendary and challenging 1,000-mile trek that extends from Florida to Virginia Beach, and which includes 11 [...] Watersports | Full Article
Looking to dive the infamous Graveyard of the Atlantic? Wanting to understand the “Why,” “How,” and “Who” behind this legendary moniker and destination? Hoping to explore the underwater history and garner some amazing knowledge of just why we have so many wrecks right off of our Hatteras Island coast? Well, you’ve come to the right [...] Watersports | Full Article
Ray Gray Classic Draws Big Crowds and Big Support for Surf Club WI ...
April 29, 2019 | Watersports | By: Sarah Rich
The Cape Hatteras Secondary School Surf Club was out in full force at the first annual Ray Gray Classic at the old Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Site on Sunday, and the inaugural event attracted a big crowd of spectators and surfers. The club’s teacher-sponsor, secondary school teacher Clayton Tiderman, formulated the event after multiple requests from [...] Watersports | Full Article
The first-ever Ray Gray Classic Surf Competition is hitting the beach on Sunday, April 28, and the community-oriented event has the potential to do a world of good for the local Cape Hatteras High School (CHSS) Surf Club, while being a fun opportunity for spectators to check out the local surfing talent. The surfing competition [...] Watersports | Full Article
Hatteras Island Real Estate: Frequently Asked Questions
October 1, 2019 | Real Estate | By: Tom Hranicka
Each year, I like to publish an updated version of an article that addresses some of the most frequently asked questions that I hear from prospective buyers and sellers. Many of the issues remain unchanged, but occasionally a new question will make its way into the list. According to Park Service reports, about 2.5 million people visited the Cape Hatteras National Seashore last year. Quite a few choose to spend some of their well-deserved vacation time talking with our local Realtors about property in Hatteras Island’s seven villages. While each person’s specific needs and interests are different, a number of surprisingly similar questions arise during these conversations. Some of the most commonly asked questions and their answers are presented below. Q. We are just starting to consider buying property. Do you have any recommendations for a game plan? A. Hatteras Island is a very sp [...] Real Estate | Full Article
Homeowners insurance rates across the region will be increasing ne ...
October 1, 2019 | Real Estate | By: Sam Walker | From The: OBX Today
Property insurance rates will be be heading up next spring after a deal was struck between state regulators and insurance companies, with a nearly ten percent increase coming for Outer Banks homeowners.The N.C. Department of Insurance announced negotiations had been completed with the N.C. Rate Bureau on a request to raise rates for both homeowner [...] Real Estate | Full Article
Emergency CAMA General Permit for Hurricane Florence, Tropical Sto ...
September 23, 2019 | Real Estate
Coastal property owners who need to replace docks, piers, bulkheads or similar structures damaged by Hurricane Florence or Tropical Storm Michael have an additional year to perform the work under an emergency general permit offered by the N.C. Division of Coastal Management. Governor Roy Cooper signed legislation Thursday that extends the deadline for work authorized [...] Real Estate | Full Article
Coastal Management offers Emergency CAMA General Permit for Hurric ...
September 19, 2019 | Real Estate
Coastal property owners who need to replace docks, piers, bulkheads or similar structures damaged by Hurricane Dorian along sounds, rivers and creeks may be authorized to do so more quickly through an emergency general permit offered by the N.C. Division of Coastal Management. “This is the second year in a row that North Carolina has [...] Real Estate | Full Article
Dare Board oks new measures for ‘essential housing’
September 18, 2019 | Real Estate | By: Mark Jurkowitz | From The: Outer Banks Voice
Without fanfare, and with only one resident speaking during public comment, the Dare County Board of Commissioners approved four zoning amendments as part of a continuing effort to generate what is now called “essential housing” in the county. About 11 months after first approving a series of zoning amendments to encourage more affordable housing in [...] Real Estate | Full Article
Dare Board hears proposals for ‘essential housing’
August 26, 2019 | Real Estate | By: Mark Jurkowitz | From The: Outer Banks Voice
Dare County’s initiative to encourage more reasonably priced housing for year-round workers is more than a year old. But the search for exactly what to call it continues on. In June 2018, the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce made a presentation to the Dare County Commissioners asking them to consider zoning changes, including allowing accessory [...] Real Estate | Full Article
North Carolina Sea Grant is collaborating on a new project to keep sharks away from commercial fishing gear. A team from NC State University, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, and Indiana University-South Bend are partnering with the private sector to pilot test a device that deters the predators. “Several sharks are overfished or are experiencing overfishing on the U.S. East Coast,” says Sara Mirabilio, a fisheries extension specialist with North Carolina Sea Grant, a statewide program based at NC State University. “Populations of scalloped hammerhead, dusky, sandbar and blacknose sharks all could benefit from an effective deterrent from commercial fishing gear.” Most often, sharks are caught unintentionally in a fishery that is targeting other fish, she explains. This is referred to as bycatch. The project is one of three announced today by the National Sea Grant Co [...] Fishing | Full Article
Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Lucy, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Lucy, and the many other Outer Banks pets currently up for adoption, visit the Outer Banks SPCA website at https://www.obxspca.org/, or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/obxspca/
At the October 7 Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting in Manteo, NOAA’s Monitor National Marine Sanctuary presented Cape Hatteras Secondary Principal, Beth Rooks, and teacher, Clayton Tiderman, with a check for $3,000 to continue their work to promote recycling. Cape Hatteras Secondary was recognized as an Ocean Guardian School-Year 1, for successfully fulfilling all [...] Business Briefs | Full Article
Independent book stores on the Outer Banks come together after Dorian
October 7, 2019 | Community News Brief
So this is how we roll on the Outer Banks of NC. To set the stage: Every island out here has an indie bookstore. Running North to South down the Outer Banks: Downtown Books in Manteo on Roanoke Island helmed by Jamie Anderson, my store: Buxton Village Books in Buxton on Hatteras Island , and [...] Business Briefs | Full Article
Dare County released the third segment of On the Job, featuring Dare County EMS Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Matt Munden. Join host Rich Coleman, as he rides along in one of Dare County’s ambulances and talks to Munden, a Hatteras Island resident and Dare County EMS employee for the last four years. Munden talks [...] Business Briefs | Full Article
Community Foundation Awards $70,000 to Nonprofits for Disaster Rec ...
October 2, 2019 | Community News Brief
The Outer Banks Community Foundation has awarded over $70,000 in Rapid Response Grants to nonprofits that are leading disaster relief efforts in the face of Hurricane Dorian, and to nonprofits that were devastated by the storm. The Community Foundation has been busily raising money to help families and individuals from Ocracoke and Dare County recover [...] Business Briefs | Full Article
Dare County Schools Recognized as a National Board Accomplished Sc ...
October 1, 2019 | Community News Brief
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards unveiled on September 26 a program that recognizes school districts across the country that work hard to promote student learning through accomplished teaching. The National Board Accomplished Districts program will initially honor 81 districts in which at least 20% of its teachers have achieved National Board certification, encouraging teachers to [...] Business Briefs | Full Article
LUGOFF, SC — A service to celebrate the life of William Edward “Bill” Whitley, age 79, will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Pine Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Eric Boone will officiate. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 13, 2019 from 6:00 – 7:30PM at Kornegay Funeral Home, Lugoff-Elgin [...] Obituaries | Full Article
KILL DEVIL HILLS — Nancy A. Laws Swaim of Kill Devil Hills, NC passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 after a brief yet courageous battle with lung cancer. She was 60. Born and raised in Wilkesboro, NC, Nancy was the daughter of the late George Laws and Mozelle Laws. In her youth, Nancy worked hard [...] Obituaries | Full Article
SOUTHERN SHORES / LONG BEACH, NY — Edward M. Kleiner, 60, passed away unexpectedly while visiting at his Southern Shores home October 9, 2019. He was a physician in Long Beach, NY and in Long Island, NY for many years. Dr. Kleiner’s only surviving relative is his sister, Leslie Beth Kleiner Scudiero (Gabe) of Colington, [...] Obituaries | Full Article
NAGS HEAD — Hadley Edward Williamson, a long-time seasonal resident, passed away suddenly in Nags Head October 9, 2019. Mr. Williamson was a restaurant owner from Springfield, Ohio. Survivors include his mother, Bette; his wife, Kimberly Anne; his brother, Joseph; his two sons, Russ and Mitch, his grandchildren; and other numerous relatives and friends. In [...] Obituaries | Full Article
SOUTHERN SHORES — Frederick Ernest Engelken, 96, of Hillsdale, New Jersey passed away October 10, 2019 peacefully at home in Southern Shores, Outer Banks, North Carolina. Fred was born in Paterson, New Jersey on April 12, 1923. He attended St. Paul’s Lutheran church school in Paterson where his maternal Grandfather Louis Luecke taught. He then [...] Obituaries | Full Article
FRISCO — William Alonzo “Lonnie” McKinney, 65, of Frisco, NC passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 22, 2019. A native of Hatteras Island, he was born on October 22, 1953. Lonnie lived on the island throughout his teen years, moving to the mainland in his adulthood where he married and had children. Lonnie returned to the [...] Obituaries | Full Article
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