Coast Guard urges extreme caution to mariners off NC Coast due to Hurricane Irma The U.S. Coast Guard is urging mariners to use extreme caution if they must venture off the North Carolina coast due to weather offset by Hurricane Irma. While recent Hurricane Irma forecasts have been favorable for North Carolina, Irma’s current projection […]
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Kinnakeet Home: Little Kinnakeet Lifesaving Station
“And now the Storm-blast came, and he Was tyrannous and strong; He struck with his o’ertaking wings, And chased us south along.” The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Samuel T. Coleridge Two powerful currents come together off the Outer Banks: the northbound Gulf Stream and the Labrador Current flowing south from the Artic. The […]
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Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Honored with Annual Lighthouse Climb ….WITH SLIDE SHOW By JOY CRIST
Despite high winds that gusted to roughly 20 mph, dozens of local and visiting firefighters braved the annual trek to the top of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse to honor the first responders of 9/11. The climb, which is now in its fifth year, is a tribute to the 2997 people who died that day in […]
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Search Underway for Missing Swimmer Off Cape Hatteras National Seashore in Buxton
Search Underway for Missing Swimmer Off Cape Hatteras National Seashore in Buxton At 6:24 pm on Saturday, September 9, a teenage male swimmer from out-of-state was reported missing off a Cape Hatteras National Seashore beach. The swimmer was last seen north of the jetties in Buxton, North Carolina. The U.S. Coast Guard, Dare County Sheriff’s […]
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Day at the Docks offers a wide variety of events
This year’s Day at the Docks set for Sept. 15 and 16 includes even more events than previous years so there is plenty of fun to choose from whether wanting to know more about commercial fishing, the seafood on your plate, area maritime history or just an opportunity to have fun – it’s all available […]
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Former Channel Bass Restaurant in Hatteras Village Torn Down
Longtime visitors to Hatteras village may notice a local landmark missing on their next trip to the southern end of the island – namely, the former Channel Bass restaurant. Originally opened in the late 1950s, the Channel Bass was one of the first restaurants in Hatteras village, and was established even before the Bonner Bridge […]
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Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferries on Amended Schedule Until Further Notice
Due to mechanical issues on the M/V Frisco, the North Carolina Ferry Division’s Hatteras-Ocracoke route will be on an amended schedule until further notice. The Frisco is being sent to the State Shipyard in Manns Harbor for repairs. The 7-day schedule will be as follows: The route will resume its regular schedule when the M/V […]
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Minimal Storm Impacts Expected if Irma Continues Westward Track By JOY CRIST
The NHC forecast track for Irma, (which has been trending further west), currently brings minimal impacts for Eastern NC, per the Friday evening update from the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Newport/Morehead City. Visitors and residents are urged to continue to remain vigilant, however, and to monitor future forecast track changes should they occur. […]
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Opposition to Plastic Bag Ban Repeal, and Other Highlights from September BOC Meeting
The Dare County Board of Commissioners tackled a number of issues and topics at their Tuesday, September 5 meeting. Here are the highlights of this most recent session. Opposition to the Repeal of the Plastic Bag Ban During the public comment period, numerous citizens spoke with frustration and dismay about the NC Legislature’s recent repeal […]
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Weekly CHNS Update From Ranger Karol Jones
Good luck to all of the Hatteras Village Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament entrants on Friday, September 8. The 40th anniversary of the Mountains To Sea Trail is Saturday, September 9. Superintendent Hallac is planning to hike the Open Ponds Trail starting at 8:00 a.m. All are welcome to join the Superintendent on the 4.6 mile […]
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