The first section of the old Bonner Bridge was removed this past week, per a video that was taken and shared by PCL’s Jamison Padgett which shows a portion of the southern decking of the Bonner Bridge being lifted away from the structure. The demolition phase of the project is expected to take approximately 10 […]
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Although work has resumed building the “Ocracoke Express” passenger ferry, the N.C. Ferry Division is looking into the possibility of a rental boat for the upcoming visitor season. N.C. Ferry Division spokesman Tim Hass said Friday (March 29) that work stopped on Feb. 19 after a report from Elliott Bay Design Group, Seattle, Wash., who […]
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Federal officials say North Carolina will benefit from a new partnership that brings together local and regional fishing interests with federal regulators to collaborate on the science and process of offshore wind energy development. The National Marine Fisheries Service announced Tuesday that it had signed an agreement with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, and […]
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The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced several recent updates and news items related to recreational activities and seashore conditions on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. News items and events related to the National Seashore for the week of March 29 include the following: Seashore Updates Superintendent Hallac will provide brief remarks at next Tuesday’s new […]
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There are many reasons why people go to the beach. Some go with all of their family members in tow, and others go by themselves. There are fisherman and surfers, sunbathers and swimmers. There are kids building sandcastles and parents reading under umbrellas. Some come for an action-packed beach trip, and others come to do […]
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The night skies of March were literally filled with great opportunities to view some of my favorite Deep Space Objects (DSO) – galaxies. With very few exceptions, most galaxies are rather far away from us. The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is the Milky Way’s nearest galactic neighbor. It’s only 2.5 million light years away from us. […]
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The Dare Count Sheriff’s Department is warning the public about a jury duty/arrest warrants, etc. scam that has surfaced once again. They do have court coming up where jurors may be needed. You may receive some mail, a phone call or even a visit by a Deputy if you do not show up to court […]
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National Parks of Eastern North Carolina Superintendent David Hallac presented an overview of recent activity within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore at a Wednesday evening presentation that attracted roughly 25 locals and visitors. 2018 was a banner year for the National Seashore in terms of visitation, and a number of other categories which ranged from […]
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Traffic is finally flowing across the replacement for the Bonner Bridge. There will be a ribbon cutting on April 2, and the official name will be the Marc Basnight Bridge. With a design life of 100 years, the bridge over Oregon Inlet by any standard is a remarkable construct of concrete and steel. Yet its […]
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On March 19, 2019, the University of Wisconsin and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released their 10th annual County Health Rankings Report. Dare County placed in the top 10 for health outcomes and health factors. Health outcomes are today’s health, and are measured by the county’s rate of people dying before age 75, the percent […]
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