U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) personnel from Elizabeth City to Hatteras Inlet came together in the tri-villages on Thursday to clean and uncover the gravesites of generations of lifesaving heroes. The crew of roughly 65 personnel represented all ranks and a total of seven units, and their goal was to clear out and honor a collection […]
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The Dare County Board of Commissioners (BOC) covered a modest range of Hatteras Island-related issues at their April 16 meeting in Manteo. Topics which pertained to the island and / or the local community included the following. Fourth of July Fireworks At the request of the Dare County Tourism Board, Commissioners approved matching grant awards […]
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National Park Week, April 21-29, 2018, is an annual national celebration of people, parks, trails, heritage areas, national trails and rivers, seashores, historic sites, beautiful landscapes, and so many more places that are remarkable. National Park Week is a great time to connect with the vast network of national parks, which protect and preserve our […]
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One-stop absentee voting, (commonly known as “early voting”), begins on Thursday, April 19, for the May 8 primary at four Outer Banks locations, including the Fessenden Center in Buxton. Early Voting allows any registered voter to cast an absentee ballot in person on select days prior to Election Day. Unlike on Election Day, when registered […]
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By Peter Vankevich Ocracoke Observer Ocracoke’s first Waterfowl Festival on April 21 in the school gym will celebrate renowned island carver Dave O’Neal. When you step inside his Down Point Decoys Shop, you may feel you have wandered into an earlier time. The small building that once served as the island’s post office is “downtown,” […]
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North Carolina is on track to send the first homeowner reimbursement checks to Hurricane Matthew survivors beginning next month, state emergency management officials said today. Emergency Management officials will brief legislators this afternoon on program spending and other updates related to Hurricane Matthew recovery. The funds are part of the ReBuild NC program, made possible […]
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The National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office announced on April 13 that the Surf Zone Forecast for the beaches from Duck to Surf City has resumed for the 2018 summer season. The relatively new forecast gauges the threat of rip currents for area beaches, and is a great tool for folks who want […]
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This National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, 2018, Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) applauds Volunteer Geta Jackoway for her exceptional work at the Bodie Island Visitor Center and Oregon Inlet Campground. With 30 years teaching experience, Jackoway brings enthusiasm and offers a great experience for visitors. “My interactions with visitors give me a feeling of pride […]
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The North Carolina Fisheries Association (NCFA) has scheduled some meetings along the coast for fishermen and supporters to discuss very important issues for the commercial fishing community and the upcoming Seafood Lobby Day in Raleigh. Scheduled for May 23rd, Seafood Lobby Day is less than six weeks away. Per the NCFA, these are important meetings […]
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A potent storm system is forecast to move through eastern North Carolina starting late Sunday night or early Monday morning, per a Thursday update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. The timing may change over the weekend, but residents and visitors are urged to be prepared for the possibility of damaging […]
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