At the Dare County Board of Commissioner’s Meeting on February 4, Avon resident Kenny Brite received his 15-year service pin for his lengthy and dedicated work with Dare County Emergency Medical Services (EMS.) But talk to any Hatteras Island local who knows Kenny Brite, and they will attest that his years of service for the […]
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With less than a week before the grandest love event of the year, many have already made plans to celebrate their special Valentine. For those of us who are still struggling to come up with the perfect way to celebrate our loved one, however, there is hope. Here are just a few of the ways […]
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NAGS HEAD — William L. Wright, Jr. or “Bill – Buck” as he was best known passed away at the family home in Nags Head, NC February 8, 2019. Bill-Buck was born September 13, 1938 to the lateWilliam L. Wright and Louise Thomas Wright in Newport News, VA. He is survived by his wife Grace of […]
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At its Feb. 4 meeting, the Dare Board of Commissioners honored the volunteers of the Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men for 41 years of service to the community on Hatteras Island, during which they have provided 19,000 meals and $2 million in assistance to people in need. Board Chairman Bob Woodard read a Certificate of […]
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A 20-foot wooden cross that washed ashore outside of the Ocean Manor Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, F.L. on Saturday made waves throughout the Sunshine State, but days after the cross appeared, the significance of the discovery hit close to home. Family members and friends in Hatteras village believe that the wooden cross, which was […]
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The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will be holding its first-ever career fair on Friday, March 1, at the Hatteras Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “We’re looking for exceptional employees in all positions,” said Ferry Division Director Harold Thomas. “Whether they want a summer job or a full-time career, we hope […]
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) recorded a 5.7 percent increase in total recreational visits in 2018 compared to 2017. Last year’s visitation (2,572,297) made it the busiest year at the Seashore since 2003. Monthly Recreational Visits Calendar Year 2018 January: 60,934 February: 76,818 March: 179,199 April: 175,377 May: 248,423 June: 389,722 July: 405,038 August: 387,698 […]
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The N.C. Board of Transportation’s Road, Bridge and Ferry Naming Committee recommended naming the new bridge across Oregon Inlet the “Marc Basnight Bridge,” with a sign underneath that says “Oregon Inlet,” on Wednesday, February 6. The decision to solidify the new name now goes to the North Carolina Board of Transportation, which will vote on […]
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The Army Corps of Engineers’ Wilmington District is accepting comments until March 6 on Dare County’s application to dredge year-round the federal project within Oregon Inlet and associated connecting channels. The 2,500-acre project near Nags Head includes the waters between the southern tip of Bodie Island and the northern portion of Pea Island, the ocean […]
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By Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua L. Canup Beneath the roiling waters of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, thousands of ships rest in a salty graveyard. For hundreds of years, mariners have nicknamed the area the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” based on the history of ships lost in its waters. Even for experienced Coast Guard […]
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