There is a reader who has started posting frequently and anonymously on my recent blogs and who is very fond of referring to a poll that, he ? or she ? says proves that Hatteras and Ocracoke islanders who are not happy with the National Park Service?s new off-road vehicle plan are a small minority […]
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Good weather brought out the crowds for annual Ocracoke oyster roast…..WITH SLIDE SHOW
Favorable weather and the lure of succulent seafood brought out the crowd last Saturday for the annual Oyster Roast to benefit the Ocracoke Working Watermen’s Association. About 250 people stood or sat to shuck cooked oysters and peel shrimp outside the Fish House in the village. Along with the 30 bushels of oysters and 225 […]
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North Carolina hurricane relief also tied up in U.S. House
The U.S. House of Representatives’ failure to act on the Hurricane Sandy Supplemental Appropriations Bill will also affect aid to North Carolina, especially funds for the state’s inlets which saw significant shoaling during the hurricane in late October. The bill passed the Senate on Dec. 28, and the House was expected to act on the […]
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Shoaling continues to shut down Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry
Travelers using the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route could encounter suspensions and weight restrictions due to extreme shoaling of the Hatteras Inlet channel. The shallow channel situation has created a safety issue that requires constant monitoring by the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division. For the past several weeks, operations have been suspended daily during low […]
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John F. Alwine
BUXTON — John F. Alwine, 79, passed away peacefully on Jan. 2, 2013. Heis survived by two daughters, Robin of Avon and Diana of VirginiaBeach, Va., and his son-in-law and dear friend, Robert Schwingel ofAvon. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary of Ft. Wayne,Ind., and Marilyn of Spring Hill, Tenn., and brothers, Jim […]
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Ervin Miller Farrow
VON — Ervin Miller Farrow, 71 years of age, born Nov. 11, 1941, passed away Oct. 22, at his residence. Heis survived by his wife of 49 years, Audrey O’Neal Farrow; three sons,Ervin Farrow Jr, Kermit Farrow, and Matthew Farrow, and wife Brittany,all of Avon; one daughter, Tabitha Farrow, of Kill Devil Hills; 13grandchildren; six […]
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Lori A. Younce
LoriA Younce passed away to her heavenly home on Monday, March 4, inWashington. N.C. A native of Dare County, she was born on Feb.29, 1964 and is survived by her best friend, confidant, and husbandEarl S. Younce Jr., her heart and soul, daughter Amber L. Younce andson Earl S. Younce III, (Trey). She is also […]
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