After receiving an outpouring of mostly negative comments about a proposed tourism authority for Ocracoke, Hyde County Manager Bill Rich last week unveiled a revised plan for enhancing tourism, especially in the shoulder seasons. Instead of a tourism development authority that would levy an additional 2 percent on top of the 3 percent occupancy tax […]
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Britta Muiznieks, wildlife biologist and research coordinator for the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, was the guest on Sunday, March 15, on the Radio Hatteras Interview show, “To the Point.” Muiznieks is a native of southern California who received a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology from the University of California – Davis and a master’s in […]
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The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s ferry M/V Silver Lake returned to Ocracoke today under tow after losing steering power and running soft-aground Saturday night. The incident happened about one mile south of Ocracoke as the Silver Lake was making its last run of the day to Cedar Island. The captain of the Silver Lake […]
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BUXTON– Netta “Nena” June Williams, born on Nov. 28, 1932, went to be withthe Lord on March 14, 2015. A native of Buxton, she was the daughter ofthe late Delmer and Fannie Williams. She was the caregiver for herniece, Patricia O’Neal, for many years. Netta is survived by herbrother, Laymon Williams, and his wife, Clara; […]
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When Republicans took control of the Dare County Board of Commissioners in last November’s election, they promised change. After they were sworn in on Dec. 1, the new chairman, Bob Woodard, talked more about the changes he hoped to see. Along the way, Woodard has made repeated references to getting much of the work of […]
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The General Assembly recessed early on Thursday, March 12, to allow members time to get their ACC tournament fix but not before introducing 156 new bills this week. Thus far, the legislature has filed 525 bills including several proposed amendments to the North Carolina Constitution. House Bill 180 is part of the growing list of […]
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To protect breeding habitat for shorebirds, Cape Hatteras National Seashore staff members are implementing pre-nesting closures in several beach locations. During the winter, staff conducted annual assessments of preferred breeding habitat for piping plover, Wilson’s plover, American oystercatcher and colonial waterbirds. All pre-nesting closures will be marked by March 15. Pre-nesting areas for colonial waterbird […]
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It’s always nice to have a little to report after such a harsh winter. I always try and emphasize that I recognize that while our winter was very cold, others had it much worse. The winters on the Outer Banks are always a little tough, especially when it is unpleasant outside. Businesses are closed or […]
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A special meeting between Dare County’s Board of Education and Board of Commissioners on Wednesday saw more comity than clashing of panels, as members united on a new formula to fund schools as well as worry over potentially crippling cuts in tax revenue from Raleigh. Gone was the suspicion exhibited during a commissioners retreat in […]
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BUXTON– Jeanette “Janet” Gray Finnegan, 102, died on Tuesday, March 10, 2015at her home. A native of Buxton, she was the daughter of the lateCharles Poole Gray and Odessa Scarborough Gray. Janet attended EastCarolina University, received her undergraduate degree from OldDominion University and her master’s degree from William and Mary. Shethen served as the principal […]
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