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 21 include the following:
Both Lanes Clear Heading East on Wright Bridge This Week
By Rob Morris THE OUTER BANKS VOICE Motorists will find two open lines heading east this week on the Wright Memorial Bridge, which is among the projects statewide where work has been suspended during the busy Thanksgiving stretch. Aside from weekends, one lane on the eastbound span has been closed while rehab work moves ahead […]
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Coast Guard Searching for 75-Year-Old Fisherman Near Avon
The Coast Guard is searching for 75-year-old Anthony Neri who did not return home from a fishing trip near Avon, North Carolina, Monday. Neri’s wife notified the Coast Guard that he left for a fishing trip in a 21-foot white Carolina Skiff at approximately 10 a.m. and was scheduled to return around sunset. Watchstanders at […]
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NCDOT Awards Contracts for Two New Ferries
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division has awarded a contract to Gulf Island Shipyards of Houma, La, for the construction of two new river-class vehicle ferries. The two ferries will cost a total of $22.85 million, and will be paid for with money from the Ferry Division’s Vessel Replacement Fund. The two new ferries, […]
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More than $1700 in Donations Given to Local Organizations through 6th Annual Gobble Gobble Giveaway …WITH SLIDE SHOW
At 9 a.m. on Monday morning, guests and locals gathered with Outer Beaches Realty at Conner’s Supermarket in Buxton for the 6th Annual Gobble Gobble Giveaway. The annual event aims to prove that Thanksgiving grocery shopping can be a lot of fun, via a lucky winner’s fast-paced shopping spree that zips through the aisles of […]
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Thanksgiving on the Islands: What’s Open for Turkey Day
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and ‘tis the season to run around like mad on Wednesday and Thursday to pick up the countless items that you somehow forgot for the big turkey dinner. But if you’re sticking close to home on Thanksgiving, then you’re in luck! There are a number of Hatteras and […]
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Trash Pick-up Schedule Modified for Holiday Weeks
This year, Dare County Public Works will have a modified garbage collection schedule for the weeks of November 19 and December 24 with two commercial pick-ups and one residential pick-up each of these weeks, as outlined below. Garbage collection the week prior to and after the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas will remain on a […]
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Thanksgiving on the Islands: What’s Open for Turkey Day
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and ‘tis the season to run around like mad on Wednesday and Thursday to pick up the countless items that you somehow forgot for the big turkey dinner. But if you’re sticking close to home on Thanksgiving, then you’re in luck! There are a number of Hatteras and […]
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Cape Hatteras Anglers Club Announces Final Results of 61st Annual Surf Fishing Tournament
The Cape Hatteras Anglers Club 61st Annual Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament was held November 7-10, 2018. Despite some rough surf, heavy rain and windy conditions, 120 teams braved the beach and caught a total of 1,153 fish. This tournament is the largest of its kind in the world, with 120 teams and 720 anglers participating. […]
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National Seashore Updates for the Week of November 16
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 16 include the following: