SOUTHERN SHORES — June Myers Barnes passed away peacefully on the morning of February 25, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. June was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on June 14, 1929, to the late William C. and Isabel Hope Myers.
June Myers Barnes
Prescribed Burn at Dare County Bombing Range Draws Attention on Hatteras Island
A prescribed and intentionally scheduled burn at the Dare County Bombing Range garnered attention form northern Hatteras Island residents on Tuesday afternoon, as smoke from the Dare County mainland fire was clearly visible across the Pamlico Sound roughly 20-25 miles away. Per the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, (which also schedules prescribed burns at its […]
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New Bridge provides a “Smooth Ride” as Islanders Take it for a Test Spin
Numerous islanders made an impromptu trip north on Monday afternoon to be among the first to drive across the new Bonner Bridge replacement. From residents who had been involved with the replacement efforts for years, to people who took advantage of a gap in their schedule, taking a drive on the bridge was the mission […]
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Restroom Facility Replacement Project Begins on Ocracoke Island
A project to replace the restroom facility at the Ocracoke Day Use Area was recently started by contractor APEX Construction, Inc. ( Ocean City, MD ). The new, fully accessible restroom facility is expected to be completed and reopened by mid-June 2019 . During the construction phase of the $349,000 project, portable restrooms will be […]
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Bonner Bridge Replacement Opens to Traffic!
The Bonner Bridge Replacement officially opened to the public at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, February 25, per an online announcement and video from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The bridge opened to vehicles after completing the final painting of traffic lanes on the roadways that lead to the bridge structure itself. The opening occurred […]
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Inaugural Waterfowl Festival Takes Flight in Hatteras Village
Photos by Don Bowers Where can you take a tour of in-the-water duck blinds, paint a feathered masterpiece, have a riveting close call with an airborne falcon, and get acquainted with a particularly friendly barn owl? Apparently, you can do it all on Hatteras Island. Hatteras village was a surprisingly busy spot for a late […]
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Outages Planned as Power is Transferred to the New Bridge
The Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) announced on Monday morning that islanders should expect two planned power outages on Wednesday and Thursday, as transmission cables are transferred from the old Bonner Bridge to the new replacement bridge. The power will be out at the following locations, and at the following dates and times: Rodanthe, Waves, […]
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Michael Duane Hostetter
BUXTON — Michael Duane Hostetter, 58, of Buxton, NC passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was surrounded by his loving wife, daughter, and his siblings. Born in Natural Bridge, VA, he was the son of the late Jack Hostetter and the former Evelyn Humphries. Michael is survived by his […]
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Terry Lane Boring
SALVO — Terry “TB” Lane Boring, 61, of Salvo, NC died Thursday, February 14, 2019, at his home. Born August 23, 1957, in Conway, SC he was the son of the late Shirley Long and Joe L. Boring.
NPS Commercial Services Open Houses to be Held in March
The National Park Service will hold Commercial Services Orientations and Open Houses on Hatteras, Ocracoke, and Roanoke Islands to share information about the Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) programs at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial. Meeting locations and dates are as follows: Fessenden Center Annex Building (47017 […]
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