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Monthly Archives: August, 2011

Civil War exhibit opens at Graveyard of the Atlantic museum

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As part of the commemoration of the events that happened 150 years ago on the Outer Banks during the Civil War, the...

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Will Host Civil War Encampment

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Few visitors to the Outer Banks realize that 150 years ago these same islands were Civil War battlefields.  The barrier islands of the North...

The battles for Forts Clark and Hatteras gave the Union its first Civil War victory

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The battles for Forts Clark and Hatteras gave the Union its first Civil War victory By DREW PULLEN By DREW PULLEN By DREW PULLEN On Aug. 28, 1861,...

The historic 6,000-pound bronze and crystal lens from the 1803 Cape Hatteras Lighthouse was reconstructed in the spring of 2005 in the lobby of...

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Historic Hatteras Lighthouse lens was “lost” during Civil War ...

‘Flags Over Hatteras’ will explore the island’s role in the Civil War

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‘Flags Over Hatteras’ will explore the island’s role in the Civil War By IRENE NOLAN By IRENE NOLAN By IRENE NOLAN When we think of the most historic...
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North Carolinians still planning to travel this summer despite economic concerns

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From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Even though there are concerns about their economic...

Annual Buxton and Ocracoke Ceremonies to honor WWII sailors in photos

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Two annual ceremonies were held recently held to honor...

Dare Arts announces 28th Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show Award Recipients 

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Inside Dare Arts Courtroom Gallery on Sunday, May 4,...

Heavy rainfall is expected early this week

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Traffic lights in Hatteras Village will be replaced with stop signs

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Due to deterioration and a high replacement cost, the...

Vehicle wreck causes Friday night power outage on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands

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A one-vehicle collision in northern Rodanthe was the cause...

Scuba Diving in the Graveyard of the Atlantic

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Ray Gray Classic Draws Big Crowds and Big Support for Surf Club WITH PHOTO GALLERY

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The Cape Hatteras Secondary School Surf Club was out...

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