Some changes to the rules of the 16-day-old government shutdown on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore have helped to ease the situation this week for visitors and business owners. And today, there is finally some hope that Congress will pass legislation to end the standoff, keeping the government operating and raising the debt ceiling. The […]
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10th annual HICF Fun Run saw fewer runners but plenty of spirit …WITH SLIDE SHOW
atteras Island Cancer Foundation’s annual 5K Fun Run has become one of the most fun, festive, and community-centered charity events on the island. And this year’s race was no exception. The event took place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, and was once again held in Avon, with the Sun Realty parking lot serving […]
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TINY art makes a big splash …WITH SLIDE SHOW
The Indian Town Gallery was crowded with people this past Saturday evening as guests mingled amidst the vast and diverse catalog of artwork displayed throughout store. At first glance, the event appeared to be a typical art exhibit, but it was far more unique in that 71 small works of art captured the attention of […]
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Critical projects on Highway 12 move along despite legal challenges to bridge replacement
Despite two lawsuits that have stymied progress on the replacement bridge over Oregon Inlet, the state Department of Transportation is moving along with several critical projects on the highway south of the bridge. A contract to construct a permanent bridge over the new inlet in Pea Island was advertised for bids by the department this […]
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Shutdown
The federal government shutdown is in its 11th day and heading into a second weekend of national park closures. Here at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, all of the park facilities, lighthouses, parking areas, and beaches are closed to the public. So far, the islands and its visitors have been weathering the storm ? some better […]
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Hatteras Village Medical Center will reopen in mid-November
After having been closed down for almost three years, the Hatteras Village Medical Center will reopen in mid-November as a private, non-profit community-based corporation, run by a local board of directors. Earlier this week, the board signed off on a health care provider for the new center. She is Margaret Jazayeri, a 38-year-old physician’s assistant […]
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Griggs Lumber takes over Dare Building Supply
Griggs Lumber takes over Dare Building Supply Dare Building Supply Co. closed its doors earlier this year after almost 50 years in the Hatteras community, a loss mourned by builders, repair people, and do-it-yourself folks. However, on Sept. 23, the building supplier reopened as Griggs Lumber, and the new owners are hoping for a seamless […]
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UPDATE: Rain and wind lash Hatteras and Ocracoke, but Highway 12 stays open
A coastal low brought high winds and torrential rains to Hatteras and Ocracoke islands yesterday, last night, and into today, but Highway 12 remained open. According to the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Facebook page, 8 to 10 inches of water covered both lanes of Highway 12 just south of the temporary bridge after this morning’s […]
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Ormond White Fuller
BUXTON– Ormond White Fuller, 90, passed away at home surrounded by her threedaughters and family on Oct. 8, 2013. She is survived bydaughters, Rauna Fuller, Marla Whitehead and husband, Corky, MaryOrmond Morgan and husband, Tim, all of Buxton. She is alsosurvived by her sister, Carol White Dillon of Buxton. She adoredher grandchildren, Courtney Whitehead, III, […]
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Coastal low could bring some minor flooding on northern Hatteras
A low pressure area off the southeast coast will move slowly north as the week goes on, bringing moderate to strong northeast winds and a chance of minor coastal flooding on northern Hatteras Island. According to the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Facebook page, Highway 12 was open and passable in the area of the S-curves […]
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