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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Over the summer, onlookers may have noticed the towering cameras and packed parking lots outside of the REAL Watersports complex in Waves. The action was due to the filming of a new movie, which is featuring a host of film and television stars, and which is set to be released to the masses sometime in […]
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On December 5, 2018, Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) will hold a public meeting to discuss its plans for a new beach parking area in Buxton, North Carolina. In November 2013, the National Park Service issued a Finding of No Significant Impact for a Proposal to Construct New Development That Facilitates Public Access at the […]
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A major renovation of the 59-year-old Alligator River Bridge in Tyrrell and Dare counties was completed this week. During the $16.7 million, 17-month project, the bridge received a new epoxy deck overlay to prevent water from seeping off the road surface onto the bridge structure underneath it, as well as joint replacements, repairs to the […]
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The U.S. Coast Guard is asking for the public’s help in locating a 29′ Catalina/Morgan sailing vessel named MARTA which was last seen leaving Cape Henry, Virginia on October 24. Aboard is operator is Mr. Hugh Blankenship, a 5’8″ 82 year-old man, who was heading to Melbourne, Florida. The public can call the Coast Guard […]
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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 2 include the following: This year’s camping season ends the Monday after Thanksgiving. Currently, all four Seashore campgrounds are open. The outside of the […]
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