MANTEO — On January 20, 2019, Hulda “Carolyn” Midgett Johnson, 87, of Manteo, NC finished her race of life and joined her Lord in heaven.
She was born on December 11, 1931, to the late George and Beatrice Midgett.
Hulda Carolyn Midgett Johnson
Kay Ann Barnes
SALVO – Kay Ann Barnes, 58, of Salvo, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, January 19, at 6:35 PM. Kay was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She was a well-known member of the tri-village community on Hatteras Island, but was born in Norfolk, Virginia and raised in Creeds, Virginia. She was the youngest […]
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Hatteras Island Soundside Cleanup Nets Five Tons of Debris
Dare County Soil & Water and the Department of Public Works recently assisted the North Carolina Coastal Federation with a clean up along a soundside shore on Hatteras Island. A group of 30 volunteers met at the Rodanthe Waves Salvo Community Center to remove debris that had been pushed onto the site following Hurricane Michael. Over 3,500 pieces […]
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Coast Guard Assists Vessel Close to Oregon Inlet Station
At approximately 6:14 p.m. on Tuesday evening, U.S. Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet received a call via a landline from a vessel that had ran aground on a shoal near the end of the Walter Slough channel in the Oregon Inlet area. The call came from three people aboard a 28 ft. aluminum boat. Because […]
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Assistance For Furloughed Federal Employees On Hatteras Island
When it comes to giving or getting assistance for furloughed islanders, there are ample options As the government shutdown stretches into its 31st day, assistance is available on Hatteras Island for both residents affected by the shutdown, and residents who want to help furloughed employees. Both National Park Service and U.S. Coast Guard personnel are […]
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Hatteras Island Oyster Roast to Benefit Federation Programs
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is hosting the annual Hatteras Island Oyster Roast, an event that celebrates local seafood and a healthy coast while supporting environmental restoration. This year’s oyster roast will take place at Oden’s Dock on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m. In addition to fresh oysters, attendees can enjoy seafood […]
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Coast Guard Medevacs Woman From Cruise Ship Off Cape Hatteras
A U.S. Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina, medevaced a woman from a cruise ship 50 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, on Monday, January 21. The 40-year-old woman was reportedly suffering from abdominal pains and was transferred to Carteret Health Care in Morehead City.
Super Blood Wolf Moon Puts on Quite a Show for Islanders
Many Hatteras and Ocracoke island residents braved the cold, wind, and the late-night hours to venture outside and witness one of 2019’s most impressive celestial shows – the rare Super Blood Wolf Moon, which lit up the skies on Sunday night. The Super Blood Wolf Moon consisted of a unique combination of a “super moon,” […]
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OPS Seeks Bids for Public Restrooms Project Manager
The Ocracoke Preservation Society (OPS) is seeking a project manager for a public restroom project on the Island Inn property at the corner of Irvin Garrish Highway and Lighthouse Road. The Ocracoke Occupancy Tax board in December awarded grant money, approved Jan. 7 by the Hyde County commissioners, to OPS for the construction of public […]
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Sharon Peele Ludwick
Sharon Peele Ludwick, 76, a native of Hatteras, passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on December 24th2018 in Cocoa Florida. She was a cancer survivor and had been battling dementia/Alzheimers for several years. Daughter of the late Frazier and Viola Peele, Sharon is survived by her husband of 56 years, Carl Ludwick and […]
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