The National Parks of Eastern North Carolina are pleased to announce that Dr. Tracy A. Ziegler has been selected to serve as the new chief of resource management and science for Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Cape Lookout National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, Moores Creek National Battlefield, and Wright Brothers National Memorial (National Parks […]
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After months of work, the new PORT Health Services site is on the brink of opening, and the folks behind the massive effort to bring expanded mental health facilities to Hatteras village are planning two events to make a grand introduction to the community. The new PORT Health services site stemmed from a grassroots movement […]
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Below is a list of people who have been arrested on view or with warrants by the Dare County Sheriff’s Office for a felony charge and taken to the Dare County Detention Facility. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty. October 1, 2018 Ryan Clay Huddleston (M, 32) – (F) Possession Sch VI CS, […]
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Almost exactly two and a half years ago, county and state officials gathered at the base of the Bonner Bridge to ceremoniously dip their shovels in the dirt and mark the launch of the new Bonner Bridge project. And my, how much has changed in just a couple of years’ time. Since the April 16, […]
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The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced several recent updates related to recreational activities on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. News items related to the National Seashore for the week of November 8 include the following: A Winter Lighthouse Climb will be held on December 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. During the climb, visitors […]
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The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) held its 22nd Annual Surf Fishing Tournament on Friday, October 19, 2018 at Jennette’s Pier. This year the 6-person team, Steven Gillis Agency State Farm, took first place with a total of 103 points. Said the team’s sponsor, Steven Gillis with Steven Gillis State Farm Insurance, “The team […]
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Election results came in late Tuesday night for North Carolina, and Republicans won big across the board on both county and state levels. Republicans Bob Steinburg and Bobby Hanig beat Democrat candidates D. Cole Phelps and Tess Judge for seats on the North Carolina General Assembly, while incumbent Dare County Board of Commissioner Jim Tobin […]
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The North Carolina Coastal Federation is currently accepting applications from commercial watermen to be hired to assist in its annual on-the-water Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project. The application period for these jobs is now open for any fisherman with a valid Standard Commercial Fishing License (SCFL) in North Carolina. Watermen are selected to participate in […]
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Polls opened on Tuesday, November 6, at 6:30 a.m. at precincts all across Hatteras Island for the 2018 General Election Day. Precincts / polling places will remain open until 7:30 p.m. tonight for voters. The Vote So Far The State Board of Elections & Ethics reported that North Carolina voters turned out in huge numbers […]
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The Coast Guard suspended its search Monday evening for an 82-year-old man who went missing while transiting from Maryland to Florida. On Oct. 24, a family member notified watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads that she had lost contact with Hugh Blankenship during his voyage. He was last seen on Oct. 23 […]
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