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Monthly Archives: May, 2019

Rooks Named 2019-20 DCS Principal of the Year

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Cape Hatteras Secondary School Principal, Beth Rooks has been named the 2019-20 Principal of the Year for Dare County Schools. Rooks is entering her...

New Hatteras / Ocracoke Passenger Ferry FAQs

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The new Hatteras / Ocracoke passenger ferry, the Ocracoke Express, made its debut on Monday, May 20, after years of planning and anticipation. Serving as...

Worrell 1000 Reunion Race in Pictures

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Photos by Don Bowers   The Worrell 1000 Reunion Race enjoyed a brief but exciting stop on Hatteras Island on May 16-17 as part of...

U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Three off Hatteras Inlet

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A Coast Guard aircrew rescued three people from a sinking vessel off the North Carolina coast early Friday morning. Watchstanders with Coast Guard Sector North...

Ocracoke Express Passenger Ferry Service Launches May 20

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Starting Monday, people traveling between Hatteras and Ocracoke Village will have a new travel option. In addition to the car ferries that already serve...
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New ABC Store in Buxton will open on May 1

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After a flurry of last-minute preparations, the new ABC...

Theodore Roosevelt Meekins, Jr.

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Theodore Roosevelt Meekins, Jr., fondly named “Sport” and “Teddy”,...

Linda Rae Scarborough

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Linda Rae Scarborough, 71 of Nags Head, North Carolina...

Avon Fishing Pier reopens for the 2025 season on May 1

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The Avon Fishing Pier will open for the 2025...

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Traffic lights in Hatteras Village will be replaced with stop signs

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

Cora Lee O’Neal

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Cora L. O’Neal was called home to be with...

Blackfin tuna catches close to shore are creating a buzz

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Hatteras Island is currently experiencing an unusual event in...

Rudy Leroy Austin

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OCRACOKE -- Rudy Leroy Austin, a cherished native son...

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