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Monthly Archives: July, 2019

Two Boys Hospitalized After Being Struck by Lightning

Local News Sam Walker -
Two boys, ages 11 and 14, were sent to the hospital after they were struck by lightning while fishing on the beach off Rodanthe...

Seismic Firm Moves to Override NC Decision

Local News Mark Hibbs -
A company recently denied state permits to conduct seismic surveys for oil and natural gas off the North Carolina coast is appealing to the...

National Seashore Updates for the Week of July 18

Seashore News Staff Reporter -
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced several recent updates and news items related to recreational activities and seashore conditions on Hatteras and Ocracoke...

A Beachcomber’s View: A Closer Look at Wampum

Island Features Kristin Hissong -
Throughout the centuries, people have collected treasures off the coastal shores that the ocean leaves behind with the ever-changing tides. Storm surge and shoaling...

USCG Finds Federal Fisheries Violations on Five Recreational Fishing Vessels Near Oregon Inlet

Local News Staff Reporter -
The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Rollin Fritch found five recreational vessels fishing for highly migratory species without Federal Fisheries Permits, a violation discovered...
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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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