BY CATHERINE KOZAK Three times in the last seven years, the Rodanthe-Stumpy Point emergency ferry channel has provided the only access for people without boats or planes to go to and from Hatteras Island. But as the height of the hurricane season approaches, that emergency backup is not yet available. A relatively minor shoaled area […]
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore Announces Amenity Upgrades at Oregon Inlet Campground
Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) announces that electric and water services are now available at 23 of the camping sites at Oregon Inlet Campground. The upgraded amenities are expected to be in high demand, so it is recommended that reservations be made in advance. During winter 2019, Seashore staff will complete installation of electricity and […]
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New York Man Drowns in Avon
On Thursday afternoon, a 48-year-old male died while swimming in the Atlantic Ocean in Avon. A 911 call for a multi-person water rescue was received at 3:28 p.m. After arriving on scene, in front of Ocean Isle Loop in Avon, Hatteras Island Rescue Squad observed multiple groups of swimmers in distress. Hatteras Island Rescue Squad […]
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New Book Uncovers a New Voice from the Mirlo Rescue
When writer Kevin Duffus was asked to create a pamphlet or booklet on the 2018 rescue of the Mirlo to coincide with the upcoming centennial celebration, he didn’t initially know that his research would lead to a book. But the award-winning filmmaker, researcher, and investigative journalist found that the story of one of the U.S. […]
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Storm-Damaged Stacking Lanes on Northern Ocracoke Island Reopen after Repairs
Repairs to the stacking lanes on the Ocracoke side of the Hatteras / Ocracoke ferry are now complete and are in use, per a Friday afternoon announcement from the NCDOT Ferry System. The repairs were needed after a series of winter storms and March nor’easters, which damaged the lanes at the northern end of Ocracoke […]
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Rental Owners Will Pay About 4.8 Percent More for Insurance
Owners of rental properties will pay an average statewide of 4.8 percent more for dwelling insurance under an agreement announced Wednesday by the North Carolina Department of Insurance. In coastal Dare, Hyde and Curriuck counties, rate increases will run closer to 9 percent for buildings when wind and hail coverage are factored in. The North […]
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Fourth of July Week: Enjoying Your National Parks on the Outer Banks
Designated as the United States’ first National Seashore, Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) includes 67 miles of ocean-facing beaches, sound-side recreational areas, three lighthouses, and three visitor centers. Programs with a Park Ranger (Park Calendar) Ocracoke Island Hatteras Island Bodie Island Ocean Safety If you are planning on entering the Atlantic Ocean during your visit […]
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Ocean Center’s Summertime Programs for 2018: Experiential Learning for All Ages
Whether old or young, visitor or year-round resident, Hatteras Island is full of opportunities to learn new things. As one of the most unique barrier islands located off the coast of the continental U.S., Hatteras Island is a powerful example of how environmental factors can greatly and daily affect the lives of both humans and […]
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Share these tips with your friends and family so that everyone can stay safe while enjoying the mid-Atlantic’s many beautiful beaches, lakes and rivers this summer!
Rip currents – often incorrectly dubbed “rip tides” or “undertows” – are strong, narrow currents of water that move quickly away from the shore, especially along the coasts of oceans, seas, large lakes, or wherever there are breaking waves. When wind and waves push excess water toward the shore, it tends to flow back to […]
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Soundside Section of Former Waterfall Park Cleared By JOY CRIST
A section of the former Waterfall Park is in the process of being cleared of debris and concrete, however no plans are currently in place to make any other changes to the property at this time, according to the Dare County Planning Department and the on-site construction crew. The section being cleared is a roughly […]
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