but isn’t viewed yet as dire

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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Edward ‘Woody’ Jones

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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Robert Paul Gray

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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