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Monthly Archives: January, 2019

UPDATE – Alligator River Bridge Reopens to Vehicular Traffic

Local News Staff Reporter -
UPDATE - Alligator River Bridge Reopens to Vehicular Traffic Bridge remains closed to boat traffic while maintenance continues   The Alligator River Bridge on U.S. 64 between...

Alligator River Bridge Closed Due to Mechanical Issues

Local News Staff Reporter -
The Alligator River Bridge on U.S. 64 between Tyrrell and Dare counties is currently closed to all traffic until further notice because of a...

Night Sky: Rising Planets, Galaxy Pairs, and Other Highlights for February

Island Features Gerry Lebing -
Clear Winter Nights in February is a Very Sirius Business! The brightest star in the night skies is Sirius. With a visual magnitude of -1.4,...

Hatteras Island Real Estate: A Tale of Two Markets

Real Estate Tom Hranicka -
There are many ways to look at the current state of the real estate market. The saying that “all real estate is local” is...

Coast Guard Assists Vessel 29 Miles Offshore

Local News Staff Reporter -
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Monday morning, the U.S. Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet received a report that the 51’ foot fishing vessel Reel-E-Buggin...
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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pets of the Week, Camo and Faith

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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pets of the week,...

A guide to Outer Banks beach reads, 2025 edition, from Buxton Village Books

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This annual round-up of Outer Banks beach reads for...

N.C., S.C. governors send bipartisan joint letter opposing offshore drilling

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From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The governors of North and South Carolina sent...

Shrimp trawling ban in coastal N.C. waters may be added to flounder/red snapper bill in General Assembly

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From SamWalkerOBXNews.com An amendment that would ban shrimp trawling in...

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‘Smoking gun’ evidence of Lost Colony’s relocation to Hatteras Island makes international news

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Renowned British archaeologist Dr. Mark Horton and island native...

Traffic lights in Hatteras Village will be replaced with stop signs

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Due to deterioration and a high replacement cost, the...

After nearly 70 years, a message in a bottle finds its way back to its original Hatteras owner

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Mike Garrett was walking his dog in his Hatteras...

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse restoration progressing, but newfound issues may cause delays

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The years-long Cape Hatteras Lighthouse restoration project has celebrated...

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