Gov. Bev Perdue yesterday announced that she will issue an executive order blocking new taxes that the General Assembly imposed on passengers on the state’s ferry system. “This new ferry tax – which I have always opposed – is both excessive and discriminatory,” Gov. Perdue said. “It is unjust for the General Assembly to balance […]
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will extend its winter schedule at the Cedar Island-Ocracoke route to reduce operational costs. The savings in labor costs will amount to more than $52,000. The current schedule of two departures from both sides will continue through April 2, which is as follows: Departing Cedar Island […]
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U.S. Rep. Walter B. Jones, R-N.C., today introduced a bill in House of Representatives that seeks to overturn both the National Park Service’s final rule for off-road vehicles on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and a court-approved consent decree that settled a lawsuit filed against the Park Service by environmental groups. U.S. Rep. Walter B. […]
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Traveling along the edge of the continent on a two-lane highway built atop a skinny strand of shifting sand just inches above two mighty bodies of water might sound adventuresome in travel guides. The adventure can turn hazardous on a nasty day in the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. Sand swirls in angry gusts across […]
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Ladies, how much money would it take for you to shave your head? Ladies, how much money would it take for you to shave your head? Ladies, how much money would it take for you to shave your head? Would you do it for $5,000? $10,000? $20,000 plus the subsequent cost of hats? Would you […]
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In a status conference today in Raleigh, U.S. District Court Judge Terrence Boyle kept in place a consent decree that settled a lawsuit against the National Park Service over its lack of an off-road vehicle plan and its management of protected species. The consent decree was set to expire on Feb. 15, the day that […]
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In a status conference today in Raleigh, U.S. District Court Judge Terrence Boyle kept in place a consent decree that settled a lawsuit against the National Park Service over its lack of an off-road vehicle plan and its management of protected species. The consent decree was set to expire on Feb. 15, the day that […]
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By IRENE NOLAN Hatteras Islanders concerned about recent break-ins in the villages filled the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club in Buxton last night to hear what the Dare County Sheriff’s Office is doing to stem the recent crime wave. Dare County Sheriff Doug Doughtie had a message for the group. He told islanders loud and clear […]
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The Hyde County Commissioners are looking for as many Ocracoke and mainland residents as possible to travel with them to Raleigh for a March 9 Joint Transportation Committee meeting where ferry tolls will be discussed. The Hyde County Commissioners are looking for as many Ocracoke and mainland residents as possible to travel with them to […]
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JARVISBURG, N.C. — Rhondal Lewis“Ronnie” Midgett, 68, died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, in Elizabeth City.Born March 1, 1943, Mr.Midgett was a native of Manteo and the son ofthe late George Lewis Midgett and Beatrice M. Midgett. Ronnie served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy and later became aminister serving churches in Ocracoke, Frisco, Currituck, […]
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