Winter at the beach has always been my favorite time of the year on Hatteras and Ocracoke. Visitors are few and far between. Traffic on the highway is almost non-existent. The few stores and restaurants still open are never crowded. You know almost everyone you encounter while doing errands in the villages. And everyone has […]
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UPDATE: Spear will not seek Basnight’s Senate seat
State Rep. Tim Spear, a Democrat from Creswell, said today that he will not be a candidate for the Senate seat that will be vacant when Sen. Marc Basnight, a Manteo Democrat, resigns on Jan. 25. “I am humbled by all those who have encouraged me to seek the vacant Senate seat held by Senator […]
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Allison Anne Fagley
Come one come all for a celebration of life for Allison Anne Fagley,47, of Hatteras. She is survived by a loving son, Chad Fagley and adaughter, Felicia Fagley. Allison put up a good fight but on Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, He decided itwas time to bring her home so she could rest. On Saturday, Jan. […]
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Cold-stunned sea turtles are already keeping Park Service and volunteers busy
Like business closures and unemployment, cold-stunned sea turtles are an unfortunate indication that winter has arrived on the islands. And this year, winter arrived early, bringing with it a cold-stunning event that has kept local wildlife officials and volunteers on the move and contributed to the loss of many young sea turtles. Because sea turtles […]
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NCDOT awards contracts for road work in Dare and Hyde
North Carolina Department of Transportation Chief Operating Officer Jim Trogdon announced today that 10 contracts totaling $23.8 million have been awarded for highway and bridge projects across North Carolina. NCDOT awarded the contracts to the lowest bidders, as required by state law. The projects are located in Buncombe, Chowan, Cleveland, Dare, Gaston, Guilford, Hyde, […]
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Walter Lee Reasor Jr.
FRISCO — Walter “Walt” LeeReasor Jr., 38,passed away at his residence on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011. Thesonof Leon and Noreen Reasor, Walt was an avid fisherman and worked forseveral local companies, including Island Pest Control, HatterasRealty, and Outer Beaches Realty. He pursued an education inculinary arts and worked at Hodad’s and Quarterdeck restaurants onHatteras Island. […]
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Big Cypress National Preserve takes flak for its ORV plan
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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Thank you, readers, for more than 1 million visits last year
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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State Sen. Marc Basnight resigns for health reasons
BY CATHERINE KOZAK
New Dare sheriff, Doug Doughtie, aims to foster stronger community relationships
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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