The federal government shutdown ended on Monday night with the passing of a bill that reinstated federal funds until February 8. The federal government shutdown on Saturday morning at 12 a.m. resulted in closures of all Cape Hatteras National Seashore visitors’ centers and services, but the beaches remained open throughout the weekend. “We’re doing everything […]
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Update: 77% of Buxton Nourishment Project Now Complete
As of Wednesday, January 17, about 77% of the project’s sand had been placed on the beach. Weather forecast shows favorable conditions for pumping through early this week and Weeks Marine expects to have both dredges, RN Weeks and Magdalen, onsite working together during this time. About 600,000 cubic yards of additional material needs to […]
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Peggy Louise Martin
February 1, 1927- January 22, 2018 FRISCO — Peggy Louise (Gowen) Martin, age 90, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 due to complications of the flu. Peggy was born February1, 1927 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Ira Lennis Gowen and Pearl MaeJenkins Gowen. She married her true love, Wash Martin, on February 16,1956. Peggy loved […]
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Alvin I. Porter
November 1, 1949 – January 21, 2018 HATTERAS — Alvin Irvin Porter, 69, of Hatteras, NC died Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Alvin was preceded indeath by his beloved wife, Rose; his parents, William and EunicePorter; his brother, Jack Porter; and sisters, Janice Blevins andVanessa Hinkley. He is survived […]
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CHNS Beaches Open After Government Shutdown, But Visitors Services are Closed
The federal government shutdown ended on Monday night with the passing of a bill that reinstated federal funds until February 8. The beaches of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) will remain open for visitors after the federal government shutdown that occurred at 12 a.m. on Saturday, although visitors’ services will be closed until the […]
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Update Regarding Dare County Facilities and Services for Friday, January 19
NCDOT continues to clear primary roadways, but many secondary roads remain covered in snow and ice. These icy conditions will persist into Friday morning. If you must travel, take it slow, give work crews plenty of space and proceed with caution. Allow extra time to reach your destination. Opening of all Dare County offices and […]
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How Winter Temps Can Affect Spring Fishing
Cold winter weather can play a key role in what you’re allowed to fish for next spring. That point was driven home when low temperatures in early January led North Carolina to temporarily bar fishing for spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus), one of the most popular targets for recreational anglers. Stories about isolated fish kills, or […]
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Anne Petera to seek GOP nomination for Dare BOC
The seat is currently held by Republican Jack Shea, who has not announced whether he will seek another term. Petera sent the following press release to the Outer Banks Voice: At the Jan. 11 meeting of the Dare County Republican Party, Anne Petera, the Party’s current Treasurer, announced her intention to seek the Party’s nomination […]
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Islanders Wake Up to Icy Winter Wonderland …WITH SLIDE SHOW
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Waterways Commission Considers the Future of Permitting, Dredge Disposal at January Meeting
Taking advantage of a lull in crisis mode, members of the Dare County Waterways Commission spent Tuesday’s quiet winter night planning proactive steps to stay ahead of issues looming this year in Hatteras Inlet. “This is a good time for us to set the bar,” Chairman Dave May told the panel at its first meeting […]
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