Beach finds are the best. Sea glass, sand dollars, the coveted Scotch bonnet, olives, and shells with bright purple coloring are just a few of the things that bring people delight and wonderment when traversing Ocracoke’s beaches. Other more unsightly beach finds can also bring a sense of wonderment. While out for a beach walk, […]
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Six historic cottages will be open for viewing on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Ocracoke Village Local Shopping Day event. Ocracoke, North Carolina – December 1, 2018 – Please join Ocracoke Preservation Society on Sunday, December 9, 2018 for this fun holiday tradition. With generous permission from the homeowners, OPS […]
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November offered great views of nebulae! This is the Flame (lower left quadrant) and the Horse Head Nebulae (upper right quadrant) and a couple of small reflection nebulae! The main star in this shot is Alnitak. It’s the easternmost star in Orion’s belt. With a visual magnitude of +1.7, it’s easy to see with the […]
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Coast Guard crews returned four mariners to shore Wednesday, after their sailboat was demasted in a storm more than 100 miles off Cape Lookout. Rescue Coordination Center Norfolk received a satellite emergency distress notification Monday night. Later that evening, an Air Station Elizabeth City HC-130 Hercules airplane crew located the 55-foot Beneteau Oceanis sailboat and […]
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The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced several recent updates and news items related to recreational activities and seashore conditions on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. News items related to the National Seashore for the week of November 28 include the following:
The Hatteras Island Rescue Squad (HIRS) was dispatched to locate a missing windsurfer in the Pamlico Sound on Monday evening, November 26, near the Haulover / Canadian Hole area in between Avon and Buxton. The call from a concerned family member came in at 4:30 p.m., and National Park Service Law Enforcement Rangers also responded […]
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Sixteen months after a week-long power outage plunged Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands into darkness during the heart of tourist season, Dare County and PCL Construction are still sparring over an unresolved claim. The ill-timed blackout occurred when power lines were accidently severed by PCL Construction workers conducting replacement work on the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge. […]
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Islanders travelling along N.C. Highway 12 on Pea Island have likely noticed a lot more white – and a lot more noise – in the past several weeks. This increase in activity is due to the mass return of the tundra swans, which are part-time residents of coastal North Carolina when the temperatures start to […]
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In the course of meeting many prospective buyers and sellers over the years, my real estate colleagues and I are asked a wide range of questions. Two of the more recent inquiries were – “When did significant amounts of residential development occur on the island?” and “How built-out is Hatteras Island?” These conversations often develop […]
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The North Carolina Beach Buggy Association held their 10th Anniversary Red Drum Tournament between Ramps 23 and 43 on the beaches of Hatteras Island from October 24 to 27. The Tournament had 325 participants, the most since 2010, and all appeared to enjoy themselves despite one day of challenging weather. Frank and Fran’s in Avon […]
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