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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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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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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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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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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Islanders Urged to Prepare for Possible Storm Conditions By JOY CRIST
Though it is still too early to determine what, if any, direct impacts the North Carolina coast could see from Irma, Hatteras and Ocracoke Islanders are urged to make their preparations now, and watch for potentially dangerous surf and rip current conditions. Long period swells from Irma are expected to lead to hazardous surf and […]
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Pea Island Bridge May be Completed in October By JOY CRIST
Construction is steadily moving along on two of the three new bridges for Hatteras Island, and plans are in the works to have the new temporary bridge at the Pea Island Inlet completed by mid-October. “The contractor [for the temporary inlet bridge] made some remarkable progress since this past winter, and we are hoping to […]
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Pastor Delia Faye Ballance
September 7, 1931 – September 5, 2017 PastorDelia “Faye” Ballance of Dover, Delaware went home to be with her Lordat home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Faye was born September 7, 1931, in the town of Avon, NC to the lateEugene and Lovie Gray. Atthe age of seventeen, she married the love […]
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Residents and Visitors Keeping an Eye on Irma By JOY CRIST
Hurricane Irma has been making national headlines as it continues its slow track westward towards the Caribbean islands and Puerto Rico. Upgraded to a Category 5 storm on Tuesday morning, Irma appeared on track to connect with Florida at some point in the next five days. While it is far too early to determine what […]
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Island Free Press Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary with a Look Back at a Decade of News By JOY CRIST
On Tuesday, September 5, the Island Free Press officially marked its 10-year anniversary as the “up to date and down to earth” news source for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands. Started by founders Irene Nolan and Donna Barnett in 2007, the online paper originated as an effort to post essential news stories as soon as they […]
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