Bob Woodard, newly elected chairman of the Dare County Board of Commissioners, was the guest on the Radio Hatteras interview show, “To the Point,” on Sunday, Jan. 4. “To the Point,” which is hosted by Island Free Press editor Irene Nolan, airs on the island’s community radio station, FM 101.5 and FM 99.9, at 5 […]
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Hatteras Inlet is faring nearly as poorly as its counterpart to the north, with similarly difficult-to-resolve shoaling issues. But it is not yet viewed as an equally dire situation. “Hatteras Inlet has a problem,” said Hatteras charter boat captain Ernie Foster. “Oregon Inlet has a disaster.” While the Dare County Tourism Board agreed last month […]
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All things considered, it wasn’t that bad. “The water was warmer than I expected,” said Whisper Meacham. This was the general consensus of the brave souls who gathered on the beach at the airport ramp and welcomed the New Year by diving into the Atlantic Ocean. Joelle LeBlanc, who helped publicize this relatively unorganized […]
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AVON– Edward “Woody” Jones, 70, died Friday, April 17, at his home. He wasborn to the late Charles B. Jones and Eunice Landrum Jones, in Wilson,N.C. Woody joined the United States Marine Corps, and after his time inthe service, he was a supervisor for Firestone Tire Company. Woodyenjoyed fishing and loved his cat “Lucky.” He […]
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Amemorial service for Julie Ann Riley Schauer is planned for Saturday,Feb. 28, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Seas Catholic Church in Buxton.The family will host a coffee reception after the service in the churchsocial hall. JulieAnn Riley Schauer, known as “Tutu” to her grandchildren, passed awaypeacefully at home in Wilmington, N.C., on […]
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A memorial service for Everett”Bud” Ludwig, who died on Oct. 8, is planned for Saturday, Nov. 14, at1 p.m. at Little Grove United Methodist Church in Frisco. Therewill be a reception after the service. Everett A. Ludwig FRISCO — Following a fall at home, Everett A. Ludwig, 79, passed away in his sleep on Thursday, […]
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AVON — Robert Paul Gray, 63, passed away peacefully at his home onWednesday, Oct. 14, following a brief battle with cancer. He wassurrounded by his family. Robert Paul was born on Jan. 1, 1952 to Seymour R. and Sara M Gray. Hewas predeceased by his sisters, Golda Gray, Garnet Stephenson, andCathy Flynn. Robert served honorably […]
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ChesterBrantley Britt Jr., “Runt”, 85, of Hatteras Island, died Sunday, June,28, 2015 at his home. He was born in Durham, N.C., to the late ChesterBritt Sr. and Rosa Leslie Britt and was the widower of the late WandaRosiello Britt. Chester retired from the Navy, ran a tackle shop(Island Tackle), was active in the Masons, Order […]
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AVON — John Buren Miller Jr. passed away gracefully into the arms ofalmighty God on Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 9:15 a.m. John was born inPortsmouth, Va., on March 21, 1961. He lived in several locations overthe years as his father John Miller Sr. traveled and served in theUnited States Coast Guard. John would always identify […]
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OCRACOKE– Bernice “Bunny” Forbes Gaskins, 90, of 206 Loop Road died on Jan. 1,2015 at her home. A native of Ocracoke, she was the daughter of thelate Irving and Alma Bragg Forbes and also the widow of John Gaskins.Bunny was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, crossword puzzles, birdwatching and watching the flowers grow. She would […]
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