The North Carolina Department of Transportation has taken on the U.S. Department of Interior over its opposition to the current plan to replace the aging Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet. In a letter to North Carolina Sens. Kay Hagan and Richard Burr and U.S. Rep Walter Jones and four of his colleagues on Sept. 2, […]
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Hatteras Inlet ferries dealing with shoaling problem
The N. C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will have to hold off running its larger river-class ferries in Hatteras Inlet a little longer. Mechanical failure shut down the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ dredging project to fix the shoaling problem left in Hurricane Earl’s wake. Smaller Hatteras-class ferries are still running on the […]
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The sixth annual Day at the Docks gets great weather and great crowds…WITH SLIDE SHOWS
The sixth annual Day at the Docks on Saturday, Sept. 18, saw wonderful weather – blue skies and a northeast breeze – and the best turnout ever, according to organizer Lynne Foster. “We were really pleased with the turnout,” said Foster. “And the weather couldn’t have been better. I think there were more people watching […]
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Outer Banks Angling: Fishing Report for Sept. 10 through Sept. 16
The boat fishing remains solid, while the surf and pier fishing has been scattered and sporadic. The weather has been gorgeous for the most part the past several days, so whether you did or didn’t catch fish, you still had an enjoyable day. Oregon Inlet boats once again reported lots of white marlin released, and […]
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Bike to the Light or Run for Fun – all for a good cause
By IRENE NOLAN By IRENE NOLAN Early October will bring two popular annual events to Hatteras Island. The second annual Bike the Light on Saturday, Oct. 2, will raise money for the projects of the Kiwanis Club of Hatteras Island, including scholarships for Cape Hatteras Secondary School students. And the seventh annual Fun Run on […]
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Guest Column: Breast cancer can be a learning experience
After learning that I had breast cancer, I was sure the skies would part and a light would shine down from heaven revealing the true meaning of life. To my surprise, life went on pretty much as it had before my diagnosis, and I can’t say that knowing I had cancer helped me unravel the […]
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Sandfiddlers of Buxton is the winning team – again – in Hatteras Village Surf Fishing Tournament….WITH SLIDE SHOW
The Sandfiddlers of Buxton took first place for the third straight year in the Hatteras Village Surf Fishing Tournament. The team’s captain is Eddie Ochs and its members this year were Rick Scarborough, Tim Wilson, Buddy Jennette, and Andy Stephenson. The team caught 55 fish for a total of 108 points. First place among the […]
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Plastic bag ban will expand to all businesses on the Outer Banks on Oct. 1
(Editor’s Note: It’s been almost five years since a ban on plastic bags on the Outer Banks became effective. It has not eliminated litter on OBX highways, but it surely is a good thing to see fewer of the bags flying around on the roadside. Most shoppers have gotten used to taking their cloth bags […]
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Night driving beach permits are now available and some village beaches will re-open
Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches will re-open to night driving on Thursday, Sept. 16. Night beach driving permits will be required for off-road vehicle use on the ocean beaches between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Sept. 16 until Nov. 15. A night driving permit, signed and dated by the driver of […]
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Day at the Docks on Hatteras is Sept. 18 in Hatteras village
The sixth annual Day at the Docks will be on Saturday, Sept. 18, on the waterfront in Hatteras village. The celebration brings visitors and island families together to celebrate the living traditions and heritage of Hatteras Island. “Day at the Docks is a time when our community shares what makes our island a special place […]
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