Families in the northern communities of Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo on Hatteras Island will have several opportunities to pick up a free pumpkin – just in time for Halloween carving. The Fair Haven United Methodist Church (UMC) in Rodanthe is offering free pumpkins for local children at two upcoming events: The Fall Festival at the […]
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On September 11, 2019, Twiford Funeral Homes, LLC held their second annual Patriot Day Celebration. This celebration pays tribute to those who lost their life as a result of the attacks on September 11, 2001. The day ended with a surprise for David H. Twiford, CEO of Twiford Funeral Homes, LLC. This year’s celebration included […]
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The Coastal Resources Commission has rescheduled a public hearing on oceanfront erosion rates that was originally scheduled for Oct. 8 in Ocracoke. The public hearing will be held on Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. at the Hyde County Government Center, 30 Oyster Creek Road, Swan Quarter. The public hearing will be simultaneously broadcast via telecommunications […]
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After a taxing season full of obstacles, the Cape Hatteras Secondary School (CHSS) Lady Canes Volleyball team won the Conference Championship and is advancing to N.C. State playoffs. Lady Canes beat out three other teams in their conference to secure the title of champions, including conference rivals, Bear Grass Charter School. On Wednesday night, Lady […]
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BY N. KATIE DOUGLAS AND KATIE MOSHER N. Katie Douglas is a program specialist with the Center for Environmental and Resource Economic Policy (CEnREP) at NC State University. Imagine a vessel gliding through coastal waters, heading for Wanchese in Dare County. Upon arrival, the captain, mate and team at the fish house hustle to unload […]
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The Ocracoke Foundation has received a Grant for $50,000 from Wells Fargo to purchase tools and equipment for the island businesses working to rebuild homes in our community. Grants will purchase tools and equipment for Ocracoke businesses, tradespeople and other residents who are making homes habitable again following the flooding devastation from Hurricane Dorian on […]
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North Carolina residents recovering from Hurricane Dorian have one more week to visit one of the two disaster recovery centers on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands. Centers are open in Buxton and Ocracoke so residents can talk with state and federal officials about loans and grants to help them repair and replace storm-damaged property. The U.S. […]
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MANTEO — Joseph Earl Hardy of Manteo, N.C. passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the age of 57. Joseph was born to parents Jack Lewis Hardy and Mary Francis Lamb on December 23, 1961 in Manteo, N.C. He was employed as a carpet installer with A&B Carpets for several years. He also worked […]
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The following is a Letter to the Editor from Lorelei Costa, Executive Director of the Outer Banks Community Foundation. In the weeks since Hurricane Dorian slammed into the Outer Banks, I have had the incredible privilege of witnessing a community coming together to lift up its own. Two days ago, the local committee that is […]
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KITTY HAWK — Gail C. Macaulay of Kitty Hawk, NC passed away peacefully Oct 23, 2019 at the age of 77. Gail was born to parents Mildred and Jim Ashley on October 14, 1942 in Augusta GA. Gail graduated from Deep Creek High School in Chesapeake, Va. She went on to be a secretarial assistant […]
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