National Parks Traveler website published two articles this week about an off-road vehicle plan in the Big Cypress National Preserve in south Florida that are of interest to those following the ORV rulemaking at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The articles made the rounds in e-mails among seashore beach access supporters this week, and links to […]
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Last year was a good year for The Island Free Press, and we want to start this new year by thanking all of our avid and devoted readers. Many of you have been with us since our first publication in September, 2007 ? more than three years ago now. And many of you have […]
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BY CATHERINE KOZAK
Doug Doughtie has taken over the Dare County Sheriff’s Office at a tough time, handicapped by government budget crunches and a disengaged, discouraged citizenry. But the veteran lawman, a big man who greets visitors with a cheery smile and a vigorous handshake, said that the key to effective law enforcement comes down to being more […]
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I remember a time when fish houses rocked to a steady beat of commerce, and the poignant scent of fish money trailed through Hatteras Island’s seven villages. That seems long ago. Most of those fish houses have shut their doors, and many of those fishermen have traded in their boots for jobs. Commercial fishing, as […]
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CANTON, GA. — Susan McKinney Jordan, age 53, formerly of Frisco, diedJanuary 1, 2011, after nearly a two-year battle with small cell lungcancer. Funeral services will be held at11:00 a.m.Thursday, Jan. 6, at Pleasant Union Baptist Church. Intermentwill follow in the church cemetery. Survivors include herson,Adam (Heather) Jordan, Ellijay, Ga.; brothers, Lonnie McKinney, Buxton,and Paul […]
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BUXTON — Clifford J. “Toddy” Morrow, 85, passed this life peacefullyon Jan. 1, 2011 at his home of 20 years in Buxton after a long illness.Born in South Heights, Pa., he was predeceased by his father, CliffordSr., and mother, Blanche McCoy Morrow. A graduate of Aliquippa HighSchool and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, he served […]
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