Westlake Ace Hardware Expands in North Carolina
Westlake Ace Hardware Expands in North Carolina Westlake has acquired Outer Banks Ace Hardware in North Carolina. The six-store chain will retain its name, management, personnel, and product mix. Westlake Ace Hardware announced today it has acquired Outer Banks Ace Hardware. The chain has six locations between Dare and Currituck counties in North Carolina. […]
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Governor Vetoes Bill that Would Repeal Plastic Bag Ban
Gov. Roy Cooper said on Thursday morning that he will veto an environmental bill that would have repealed the plastic bag ban on the Outer Banks. House Bill 56, which was passed by the General Assembly in late August, included a more prominent plan to give $435,000 to the Cape Fear Public Utility Authority and […]
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Jose Departs, But Some Standing Water Remains
Per the NCDOT, there was no additional ocean overwash to accompany Wednesday morning’s high tide, however, there are still patches of deep standing water all along NC Highway 12. The NCDOT reports that deep standing water from ocean overwash is located along the entire length of Highway 12 south of the Bonner Bridge, and there […]
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Highway 12 Closed North of Pea Island Visitors Center; Ocean Overwash Continues
UPDATE: NC 12 is open to traffic as of 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, per the NCDOT. Motorists are urged to please drive carefully and slow down through standing water. Soundside flooding was also reported for several hours this morning in Hatteras village and in north Avon. Ocean overwash is expected to continue into […]
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Federation receives $1.088 million NOAA grant for oyster restoration
The North Carolina Coastal Federation received $1.088 million in funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to continue its oyster restoration work in Pamlico Sound. Construction on the second phase of the project is slated to begin next January. This is the second year the federation has received funding from NOAA’s Community-based Restoration Program […]
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New oyster regulations lower commercial trip limit for some license holders
Harvest of oysters by hand methods from public water bottom will open at sunrise Oct. 15. Those who hold appropriate commercial fishing licenses may harvest oysters between sunrise and sunset, Monday through Friday each week. For those fishing under a commercial Shellfish License, the harvest limit will be reduced to two bushels per person, with […]
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Donna Kay Gray Midgett
August 4, 1944 – September 18, 2017 WAVES — Donna Gray Midgett, 73, ofWaves, NC passed away Monday, September 18, 2017, in her homesurrounded by family. She was born in Avon, NC and graduated from CapeHatteras School. Donna loved everyone and was loved by everyone. Donna is survived by her husband of 54 years, Carroll […]
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Robert Max Gray, Jr.
July 6, 1956 – September 18, 2017 AVON — Robert Max Gray, Jr., 61, of Avon, NC died Monday, September18, 2017, at his home. A native of Dare County, he was the son of EstaGray and Robert Max “Bobby” Gray, Sr. A commercial fisherman, Bobby, Jr. had a family affiliation with Faith Life Worship Center. […]
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Clear Skies and Smooth Sailing for 2017’s Day at the Docks
It was clear skies and smooth sailing for Day at the Dock’s Saturday event, as attendees were treated to brilliant sunny weather that lingered all day long. The annual festival, which originated in 2004, has grown continually over the years, and 2017’s Saturday event spanned from the Village Marina in Hatteras village all the way […]
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