Unimaginative meteorologists called it “The Great Atlantic Coast Storm of 1962.” The late Aycock Brown, though, was a more lyrical sort. As the longtime publicist for Dare County, Brown had a flair for turning a phrase. He was also a religious man. Brown looked at the calendar and noted that the great storm had hit […]
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The skipjack Wilma Lee, a restored 47-foot, 20-ton, sloop-rigged, centerboard sailboat will soon become a new educational and cultural attraction on Ocracoke Island. The 70-year-old boat has been donated to the non-profit organization Ocracoke Alive Inc, which is dedicated to promoting arts and culture on the island. The skipjack Wilma Lee, a restored 47-foot, 20-ton, […]
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In a special meeting Wednesday night, March 7, the Ocracoke Occupancy Tax Board approved recommending a grant of $10,000 to Hyde County’s collaboration in hiring a lobbyist to fight the impending ferry toll increase. In a special meeting Wednesday night, March 7, the Ocracoke Occupancy Tax Board approved recommending a grant of $10,000 to Hyde […]
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Nearly 150 years after 16 USS Monitor sailors died when their vessel sank in a New Year’s Eve storm off of Cape Hatteras, NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries has released forensic reconstructions of the faces of two crew members. Officials unveiled the reconstructions and dedicated a plaque in memory of the Monitor crew during […]
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Crews started making repairs this morning on the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge, which carries Highway 12 over Oregon Inlet. They will repair, clean, and paint the steel girders that comprise the three spans of the high-rise portion of the bridge over the main channel. Crews will cut out deteriorating sections of the girders and replace […]
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Events this week have presented us with several opportunities to speak out on the issue of reasonable beach access. And, even if you are getting tired of commenting and feeling as if no one is listening, now is no time to give up. Salvo Jimmy has been posting his sentiments on that subject on various […]
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AYLETT, Va. — Beverly Slate Pierce, 72, went to be with the Lord onFriday, March 2, 2012. She is survived by her husband of 57 years,Darnell; three children, Michael R. Pierce and wife, Jeri, Vicki P.Beach and husband, Jimmy, and Jeffrey H. Pierce and wife, Judy; sixgrandchildren, Courtney, Brian, Michael, Richard, Matt and Miles; twogreat-grandchildren, […]
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Public scoping period opens for proposed infrastructure improvements The National Park Service is seeking public comment on proposed infrastructure improvement projects identified in the final Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Management Plan that would facilitate visitor access to key recreational areas while providing resource protection to wildlife and plants within Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The Park Service […]
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BY CATHERINE KOZAK BY CATHERINE KOZAK Despite bitter battles on the national political stage, there is no shortage of candidates who put their hat in the ring before state Board of Elections filing closed Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 29. Outer Banks voters will have many choices to make in November, but the number pales compared to […]
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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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