Confidence is growing that a widespread severe weather outbreak will occur late today and tonight, per a Friday morning update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City Office. An upgrade to a “Moderate” threat for severe storms has been issued for parts of Eastern N.C., especially for inland areas. This means that widespread […]
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A picture is worth one thousand words. The electronic messaging sign is up and running again. Located at the north end of the village heading to the Hatteras Inlet ferry terminal, the sign was installed in early 2015 at the urging of the N.C. Ferry Division by the N.C. Department of Transportation which manages it […]
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Half a year after the Dare County Commissioners approved a series of zoning changes aimed at encouraging the development of more reasonably priced, year-round housing, Dare Planning Director Donna Creef told them that, to date, progress toward that goal has been modest. “We have been moving slowly,” Creef said while delivering a six-month progress report […]
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A high wind watch and a gale watch has been issued for the Outer Banks in anticipation of severe weather forecast for Friday afternoon and evening, per a Thursday morning update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City Office. Hatteras and Ocracoke islands are at an enhanced risk for severe weather from Friday […]
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The National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City Office reported that there is a potential for severe weather on Friday afternoon and Friday night, per a Wednesday afternoon update. Hatteras and Ocracoke islands are at an enhanced risk for severe weather, which means that numerous thunderstorms are possible, along with heavy rains, high surf, high […]
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The 2019 North Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards were presented to local recipients at the April 15 Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting in Manteo, and Hatteras resident Wendy Stowe Sisler was among this year’s honorees. Sisler will also be receiving the Governor’s Medallion Award in Raleigh, which is given to only 20 recipients in […]
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An Outer Banks-wide beach clean-up on Saturday, April 13, generated dozens of volunteers and plenty of trash, thanks to the efforts of the National Park Service (NPS), and the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA.) The two organizations effectively co-hosted the day-long event, with the NPS conducting cleanups at the Bodie Island Lighthouse, the Old […]
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The community playground on the edge of Avon village has temporarily closed to the public due to safety concerns with the site’s equipment. A representative from the playground equipment’s manufacturer is currently working with the Dare County Parks & Recreation Department to assess the equipment, and to proceed with any repairs or replacements as needed. […]
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Beachcombing on the Outer Banks, especially during the winter and early spring, can prove to be a challenging adventure due to the harsh weather conditions that frequent the area. Our sandbar is known for its many shipwrecks due to high seas, strong currents and blustery nor’easters. In the winter months, the Labrador Current dips down […]
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KILL DEVIL HILLS – William Lambert, aged 101, died peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the home he shared for over six years with his daughter, Mary Lambert, and son-in-law, Martin Keely, on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. He moved to Kill Devil Hills, NC, after the death of Lorraine, his beloved wife […]
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