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Monthly Archives: July, 2014

In his first novel, local author brings a bygone era to life

Island Features Staff Reporter -
A lot of people say they’re going to write a book one day, but not a lot of people actually do it.  Of those...

Looking Back: Ocracoke’s Historic Community Square

Island Features Pat.Garber -
Located on the harbor in Ocracoke village, the Community Square has long been the hub of this island community.  Made up of the Community...

Evacuation and re-entry woes

Editor's Blog Irene Nolan -
In the 23 years that I've been reporting news on Hatteras Island, there has never been a hurricane evacuation or re-entry that was...

DOT Arthur update:  Lane closure on Bonner Bridge next week

Local News Staff Reporter -
DOT Arthur update:  Lane closure on Bonner Bridge next week Motorists travelling the southern portion of Highway 12 in Dare County next...

Edgar Maurice Ballance   

Obituaries Island Free Press -
OCRACOKE-- Edgar Maurice Ballance, 87, died Friday, July 11, 2014 at hisresidence. Born in Ocracoke, he was the son of the late Elisha and...
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Senate bill pushes for prohibiting, fining for balloon releases

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From CoastalReview.org Debbie Swick has been waging a single-handed campaign...

Rip Current Awareness Week: Rip risk forecasts

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Story courtesy National Weather Service This week is Carolinas Rip...

DEQ selects 7 projects to improve state’s electric grid, including Ocracoke Island project to relocate power lines

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NCDOT to hold public meetings on Ocracoke South Dock Study

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Traffic lights in Hatteras Village will be replaced with stop signs

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Due to deterioration and a high replacement cost, the...

Cora Lee O’Neal

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Cora L. O’Neal was called home to be with...

Blackfin tuna catches close to shore are creating a buzz

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Rudy Leroy Austin

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OCRACOKE -- Rudy Leroy Austin, a cherished native son...

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