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Yearly Archives: 2015

Shark experts say warm water, plentiful food figure into spate of shark attacks

Local News Catherine Kozak -
“They were at the wrong place at the right time,” said Frank Schwartz, a marine zoology professor at University of North Carolina’s Institute of...

William P. Barley

Obituaries Island Free Press -
CHESAPEAKE-William “Bill” Preston Barley, 86, of the Deep Creek Community, wenthome to be with his Lord on June 30, 2015.  Born in Buchanan, Va.,on...

Oil Prospects vs. Tourism Reality

Island Features Coastal.Review -
Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., sent some of his people to Manteo a few weeks ago to get a feel for what locals think about...

Second shark attack in two days reported on Hatteras

Local News Irene Nolan -
An 18-year-old man was transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital late this afternoon after having apparently been bitten by a shark while swimming off...

State official endorses bond proposal that would provide funds for Hatteras museum

Local News Catherine Kozak -
Long-sought funds to finish the Graveyard of the Atlantic in Hatteras could be provided soon, but it might not be smart for supporters to...
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New ABC Store in Buxton will open on May 1

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After a flurry of last-minute preparations, the new ABC...

Theodore Roosevelt Meekins, Jr.

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Theodore Roosevelt Meekins, Jr., fondly named “Sport” and “Teddy”,...

Linda Rae Scarborough

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Linda Rae Scarborough, 71 of Nags Head, North Carolina...

Avon Fishing Pier reopens for the 2025 season on May 1

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The Avon Fishing Pier will open for the 2025...

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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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Hatteras Island is currently experiencing an unusual event in...

Rudy Leroy Austin

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

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