AVON –Gerald DavisWilliams, 78, of Avon died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. Born in Avon, hewas the son of the late Charles T. Williams II and the late IanthaO’Neal Williams. He was a retired chief yeoman with the U.S. CoastGuard and was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church. Mr.Williams issurvived by four sisters, Velma […]
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Viola Rae Styron Farrow
BUXTON — Viola Rae StyronFarrow, 77, diedFriday, Oct. 22, 2010, in a Norfolk, Va., hospital. Mrs.Farrowwas born in Hatteras and was a retired motel desk clerk with the SeaGull Motel. She was a member of Hatteras United MethodistChurchand attended Lighthouse Assembly of God and was a loving mother. She was the daughter of the late […]
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Oyster season means its time for recycling the shells
It’s time to pull out the iron grate and roast oysters over the fire pit. That means it’s time to recycle those shells, as well. The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ Oyster Shell Recycling Program provides 126 drop-off centers for shellfish lovers to chuck their shucks. Also, 70 restaurants, in various counties, participate in the […]
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The lighthouse will reopen for the 2011 season on Friday, April 16, 2011
Columbus Day, Monday, October 11, was the last day for climbing the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse this season. The lighthouse will reopen for the 2011 season on Friday, April 16, 2011. For the 2010 season, approximately 130,000 people have climbed the iconic lighthouse — a top destination for Outer Banks visitors. Built in […]
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Hatteras will be first in the state to honor 150th Civil War anniversary
North Carolina’s first Civil War Sesquicentennial event was announced this month by the Flags Over Hatteras Committee and the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum for August, 2011, in Hatteras village. North Carolina’s first Civil War Sesquicentennial event was announced this month by the Flags Over Hatteras Committee and the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum for […]
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Coastal Harvesters’ plan comes together: First a farmers’ market, now a community garden
By ANNE BOWERS In the two years since its inception, Coastal Harvester, Inc., has made great strides in reaching its goal of providing fresh local food to the Hatteras community. Joanne Throne, Buxton resident and president of Coastal Harvesters, set out to accomplish this through the creation of a farmers market plus a community garden […]
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By CONNIE LEINBACH Ocracoke had more paramedic-level calls in 2009-2010 than any other type of emergency call, according to figures released at a special meeting Sept. 22 about the cost of emergency medical services in Hyde County. Brian Carter and Jeff Hibbard, chief paramedics on Ocracoke and the mainland respectively, made a presentation to the […]
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UPDATE….Paramedics will be retained in Hyde County
The Hyde County commissioners voted Monday night, Oct. 18, to retain paramedic-level emergency services in Hyde County. In a 4-to-1 vote, the commissioners approved Interim County Manager David M. Smitherman’s recommendation to hire two additional full-time paramedics, which will reduce overtime and the over-reliance on part-time staffers. On staff currently are five paramedics with one […]
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Ocracoke Real Estate: TV storm hype is a disservice to islanders and visitors
By B.J. OELSCHLEGE With all of the tension that accompanies the prelude to a hurricane, there was a bit of comic relief offered by the business marquees in Hatteras in early September. These clever folks were awarding an Emmy for best drama to Jim Cantore, on-location in Hatteras village for the Weather Channel. To listen […]
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Ocracokers worry about the future of Emergency Medical Services on the island
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of articles on the financial problems in the Hyde County Department of Emergency Services, which will directly affect Ocracoke in some manner. The Island Free Press will run more articles as the attempts to avert a crisis continue.) After a special work session and two public […]
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