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Monthly Archives: February, 2016

NPS plans meetings, wants comment on proposed ORV rule changes

Editor's Blog Irene Nolan -
The National Park Service has released an environmental document, opened a comment period, and scheduled five meetings for the public to consider its...

Trends favor cheaper offshore wind power

Real Estate Catherine Kozak -
The federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is preparing to offer leases for wind power off North Carolina at the same time that oil...

UPDATE:  ORVs can reach Cape Point via Ramp 43

Seashore News Irene Nolan -
Recent heavy rain and ocean overwash in the areas of Ramp 43, Ramp 44, and the Cape Point Campground have left that part of...

Monitor National Marine Sanctuary Expansion: The controversy continues

Island Features Joy Crist -
On Thursday, Feb. 11, a chilly meeting room within the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum was packed with island locals and staff...

Coast Guard, Navy assist  fishermen off Oregon Inlet

Local News Staff Reporter -
The Coast Guard and Navy assisted two stricken fishing boat crews Monday approximately 35 miles east of Oregon Inlet. ...
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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...

Senate bill pushes for prohibiting, fining for balloon releases

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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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Rudy Leroy Austin

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

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