The Bonner Bridge Replacement officially opened to the public at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, February 25, per an online announcement and video from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The bridge opened to vehicles after completing the final painting of traffic lanes on the roadways that lead to the bridge structure itself. The opening occurred […]
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Photos by Don Bowers Where can you take a tour of in-the-water duck blinds, paint a feathered masterpiece, have a riveting close call with an airborne falcon, and get acquainted with a particularly friendly barn owl? Apparently, you can do it all on Hatteras Island. Hatteras village was a surprisingly busy spot for a late […]
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The Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) announced on Monday morning that islanders should expect two planned power outages on Wednesday and Thursday, as transmission cables are transferred from the old Bonner Bridge to the new replacement bridge. The power will be out at the following locations, and at the following dates and times: Rodanthe, Waves, […]
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BUXTON — Michael Duane Hostetter, 58, of Buxton, NC passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was surrounded by his loving wife, daughter, and his siblings. Born in Natural Bridge, VA, he was the son of the late Jack Hostetter and the former Evelyn Humphries. Michael is survived by his […]
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SALVO — Terry “TB” Lane Boring, 61, of Salvo, NC died Thursday, February 14, 2019, at his home. Born August 23, 1957, in Conway, SC he was the son of the late Shirley Long and Joe L. Boring.
The National Park Service will hold Commercial Services Orientations and Open Houses on Hatteras, Ocracoke, and Roanoke Islands to share information about the Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) programs at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial. Meeting locations and dates are as follows: Fessenden Center Annex Building (47017 […]
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The first ever Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival is just hours away from launching, and the inaugural event is already generating ample buzz, as well as ticket sales. Despite its early popularity, day passes for Saturday, (which features the bulk of the festival’s events and activities), are still available, and can be purchased on-site at the […]
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KILL DEVIL HILLS — Mrs. Pauline Virginia King, 91 passed away peacefully February 20, 2019, at Peak Resources in Nags Head, NC. Born in Frederick, MD Pauline was raised in the Washington, DC area. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert “Buck” King. She leaves behind her daughter, Dale Nester and husband Leon Nester of […]
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A hearing has been set for the end of summer on a proposed increase in homeowners insurance rates that could be more than 30 percent in coastal counties just a year after rates jumped by 15 percent in some areas. The request covers policies for residential property, tenants and condominiums. State Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey […]
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Though all that’s required to open the Bonner Bridge replacement to the public is a little paint, the weather has not cooperated in the past week, which has resulted in a slight delay. The bridge itself is ready for vehicular traffic, however the roadways leading to the bridge need to be marked with yellow lines […]
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