FRISCO– Julia Renee Farrow, 55, died on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015 at UNC MedicalCenter in Chapel Hill. Born in Norfolk, Va., she was the daughter ofthe late Ward K. Barnett and Jane Marie Deitch Barnett. Julia was agardening enthusiast, whose beautiful yard showed her love for flowers. Julia is survived by her husband, Lester B. […] Obituaries | Full Article
El Niño and our Outer Banks winter
NOAA’s National Weather Service Southeast and Caribbean regional teams presented a webinar for reporters, emergency managers, businesses, and others affected by the weather last week to give us a look at what the current very strong El Ni?o will mean for our winter here on the Outer Banks. The take-away in a nutshell is that […] Editor’s Blog | Full Article
Driving to Cape Point not prohibited, but not recommended
The National Park Service this morning lifted the prohibition on driving off-road vehicle route to Cape Point, but posted signs that travel on the badly eroded beach is not recommended. “Overnight the condition improved very slightly, allowing the sloped beach below the high-tide line and escarpment to be at slightly less of an angle,” Hatteras […] Seashore News | Full Article
Program helps Dare residents with energy costs
This is the time of the year where Dare County residents begin to prepare for the cold winter months that are approaching. Much work is done to prepare our homes for winter and thermostats are turned up. Winter heating bills can be an overwhelming cost to many families. Fortunately, help is available to those who […] Local News | Full Article
High tides, heavy seas cause closure of ORV route to Cape Point
The National Park Service closed the ORV route to Cape Point this morning because a large northeast swell has made conditions on the beach in the area unsafe for vehicles. The persistent northeast swell, combined with large, breaking waves and an astronomical high tide around tonight’s full moon, have caused significant beach erosion on the […] Seashore News | Full Article
NPS Outer Banks Group is looking for volunteers
In 1970, the Volunteers-In-Parks program started with a few hundred volunteers. Today, more than 246,000 volunteers donate their time, skills, and talents to show their love for the National Park Service (NPS). Receptionist (Manteo) – Provide customer service at the front desk and provide administration support. Needed now! Information Technology Assistant (Manteo) – Assist the […] Seashore News | Full Article
Island Living: Hatteras for the Holidays, 2015 Edition
The arrival of Thanksgiving and Christmas on Hatteras Island is when I internally take stock and recollect all the reasons why the islands are amazing during the holidays. And inevitably, this leads my little mind to think about how I spent all my past holidays, and revisit the joys and tribulations of Christmases past. And, […] Local News | Full Article
Cape Hatteras Secondary School students give thanks for veterans
Cape Hatteras Secondary School of Coastal Studies students honored Hatteras Island veterans with a special program on Friday, Nov. 13, at the school. The day started with a special breakfast for the guests — about 60 Hatteras islanders who served in all branches of the military and several honored guests, who are both current and […] Island Features | Full Article
Outer Banks Angling: Red, white, and stripes
The past couple of weeks the weather has been a little more like fall — or even more like pre-winter. The winds have seemed to spin in all directions, and we have had some heavy rains. Has this affected the fishing? It would appear that it has affected the red drum bite, since it has […] Fishing | Full Article
UPDATE: Ribbon-cutting makes it official
On a unseasonable cold but sunny Monday morning, the National Park Service made it official — the new off-road vehicle ramp 48 and one mile of the new Inside Road on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore are open. National Park Service staff members, representatives from beach access groups, and staff members from the North Carolina […] Seashore News | Full Article
