By Joy Crist Hatteras village residents will want to head to the polls on May 8, as there?s a special referendum on the ballot that?s been a long time in the works. The ?Pathway Referendum? will appear on ballots for Hatteras village residents only, and is a special ?for? or ?against? question that asks residents […]
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“Cone of Uncertainty” Shrinking, and Other Changes to NHC Forecasting Tools for 2018
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) announced the changes to its suite of forecasting products for 2018, which are the online tools that forecasters, officials, and the public use to track and gauge the intensity of incoming tropical cyclones. Hurricane season begins on June 1, but the NHC makes tweaks and adjustments to its online products […]
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National Volunteer Week Highlight: Ruth Fordon
This National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, 2018, Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) commends Volunteer Ruth Fordon for her commitment to its sea turtle nesting program. Fordon assists with turtle strandings, nest sitting, early morning turtle patrols, and raking out vehicle tracks. “In 2003, I first volunteered with the Seashore for turtle patrol,” Fordon said. “I […]
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New Re-Entry Passes For Ocracoke Residents to Be Issued in May Ocracoke Observer
Ocracoke Observer Ocracoke Observer All re-entry passes for Ocracoke residents will expire this year, and Hyde County Public Information Officer Donnie Shumate has set up a schedule to renew these passes in May. These tags that hang on the rear view mirror are issued to residents, businesses and seasonal workers for use in staged returns […]
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Juvenile Bull Shark Population Growing In Western Regions Of Pamlico Sound
The juvenile bull shark population is on the rise in the western regions of the Pamlico Sound, per a recent study that utilized combined data and studies from the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries, East Carolina University and Simon Fraser University. Fully grown bull sharks have a wide migratory range along the coastline, but tend […]
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Dozens of Coast Guard Personnel Come Together to Uncover the Heroes of the Past
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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Highlights from the April 16 Board of Commissioners Meeting
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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Visit Your Park During National Park Week April 21-29, 2018
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 Begins Thursday at the Fessenden Center in Buxton
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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National Volunteer Week Highlight: Geta Jackoway
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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