Another chapter of the Cape Hatteras Waves Classic (CHWC) commenced last week. Hosted by REAL Watersports in Waves, the CHWC is a kiteboarding competition scored according to riders’ execution of wave riding, tricks, and the overall impression made on the judges. Competitors from all over the world lug their gear to what is the premier […]
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Contract aims to reopen the highway by Nov. 22 The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $1.77 million emergency contract to reopen and repair N.C. Highway 12 on Ocracoke after the road was critically damaged during Hurricane Dorian. The contract was awarded to RPC Contracting of Kitty Hawk. Contractors plan to move equipment to […]
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In the wake of Hurricane Dorian, Hyde County is accepting common housing applications from individuals with housing damage and needs. County staff will utilize these applications to identify and work with property owners to assist them with searching for available resources to meet their individual needs. All property owners should submit an application including residents, […]
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Though the 15th Annual Day at the Docks celebration was canceled due to Hurricane Dorian, two cornerstone events from the festival have been rescheduled for Saturday, September 28. The Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation has rescheduled their annual Chowder Cook Off for Saturday, 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., with a new venue at the Hatteras Civic […]
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A portion of the disaster declaration for public assistance on Ocracoke following devastating flooding by Hurricane Dorian Sept. 6 has been approved President Donald Trump. Although Gov. Roy Cooper, in a return trip to Ocracoke today, told islanders gathered outside the Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department, that no FEMA Public Assistance request had been approved, newly […]
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NCCAT agrees to house secondary class students Part of Hyde County’s plan to get Ocracoke School students back into the classroom after Hurricane Dorian took a significant step forward on Sept. 20 when the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Board of Trustees voted to allow Ocracoke School to use its Ocracoke […]
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Last Tuesday, several members of the Outer Banks Restaurant Association participated in Dine Out for Disaster Relief, raising close to $50,000 to help Ocracoke and Hatteras in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. Participating restaurants donated 50% of their food sales to the Outer Banks Community Foundation to help their neighbors. “When disaster or hardship strikes […]
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April 17, 1965 – September 20, 2019 HATTERAS — Ernest “Ray” Ballance Jr., 54, of Hatteras, NC passed from this life to his eternal reward on Friday, September 20, 2019, with loving family by his side. Ray was a lifelong resident of Hatteras village and a lifelong commercial fisherman. He was especially known for his […]
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September 18, 1959 – September 11, 2019 KITTY HAWK –William Haines, 59, of Kitty Hawk, NC died Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Arrangements are pending at this time. Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences and memories can be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.
KILL DEVIL HILLS — Donald Brian Teears – beloved and devoted son, husband, father, uncle, and pastor died tragically September 23, 2019 in Kitty Hawk, NC. Don, as he was best known, was 61 years old and originally from the Cherry Hill, NJ area. Don leaves behind many relatives including his wife of nearly 40 years, […]
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