Photos by Don Bowers NCDOT representatives, politicians, construction crew members, community leaders, and Governor Roy Cooper braved the stormy weather on Tuesday to mark the official opening and ribbon cutting of the new bridge across Oregon Inlet. Small pieces of the former Bonner Bridge were given out to attendees as a memento, and the […]
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A strong coastal storm with rapid intensification brought hefty wind gusts, rain, and thunderstorms to Hatteras and Ocracoke islands on Tuesday, but the storm moved quickly through the region, leaving minimal after-effects by Wednesday morning. Peak wind gusts reached 65 mph in Avon, 64 mph in Rodanthe, 55 mph in Buxton, and 49 mph in […]
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UPDATE: The Hatteras to Ocracoke ferry operation will resume normal service starting with the 10:00 p.m. departure from Hatteras village and the 12:00 midnight departure from Ocracoke Island. Travelers can call the NCDOT Ferry Division directly at 252-996-6000 for further information. The Hatteras / Ocracoke ferry service was suspended on Tuesday at approximately 4:00 p.m. due to […]
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Video by Don Bowers Governor Roy Cooper and a host of state and local community leaders cut the ribbon on the Marc Basnight Bridge over Oregon Inlet at a Tuesday afternoon event that drew a substantial crowd, despite the rainy weather from an approaching coastal storm. “Let me just say, this is the perfect […]
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NAGS HEAD — Shawn Michael Radford, 45, of Nags Head passed away unexpectedly at his home March 31, 2019. He was born and raised in Portsmouth, Virginia. Shawn attended Old Dominion University and earned a degree in culinary arts from Johnson and Wales University. Later, Shawn applied his education and culinary skills working locally in […]
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Below is a list of people who have been arrested on view or with warrants by the Dare County Sheriff’s Office for a felony charge and taken to the Dare County Detention Facility. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty. March 1, 2019 Jeremy Scott Barfield M/40 Probation Violation (F) March 2, 2019 James […]
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March 3, 2019 Breaking and Entering and Larceny. 100 block of Etheridge Road, Roanoke Island. Money stolen. March 4, 2019 Larceny. 700 block of Sir Walter Raleigh Street, Roanoke Island. TVs stolen. March 7, 2019 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 100 block of Eagle Drive, Colington. Nothing stolen. March 11, 2019 Breaking and Entering Motor […]
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With the turning of clocks forward, spring finally sprung in March — even though the weather hasn’t seemed to notice yet. Despite numerous cancellations at the beginning of their seasons, spring sports are officially in full swing, and Cape Hatteras Secondary School (CHSS) is ready to show their conference what they can do. The Lady […]
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On Tuesday morning, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) began a one-year project to preserve many of the paved roads and parking areas within Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial. The contractor for the $6.9 million project is Bryant’s Land & Development Industries, Inc. from Burnsville, North Carolina. […]
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FRISCO — John P. Ritter, Jr., 75, of Frisco, NC left to be with the Lord on Friday, March 29, 2019 after a battle with cancer. John was born September 17, 1943 in South Williamsport, PA. He was the son of the late John P. Ritter, Sr. and Helen Louise Jacobs Ritter and was predeceased […]
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