Total costs to reach about $20 million At its June 3 meeting, the Dare County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $19.8 million project proposed by Coastal Science & Engineering (CSE) to renourish the beaches worked on in the 2017 Buxton Beach Nourishment Project and restore three groins there. In their presentation, CSE’s Dr. Tim […]
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May 6, 2019 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 57000 block of Flambeau Road, Hatteras. Wallet stolen from unlocked vehicle. May 6, 2019 Breaking and Entering and Larceny. 100 block of Sir Chandler Drive, Colington. Medication stolen. May 9, 2019 Financial Card Fraud. 100 block of Meekins Drive, Roanoke Island. Credit card compromised. May 9, 2019 […]
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In the spring of 2019, the North Carolina Coastal Federation launched its first scholarship opportunity for students making a difference along our coast. The Coastal Stewardship Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship for graduating high school seniors with outstanding dedication to our coastal environment. High school seniors from the 20 North Carolina coastal counties were invited […]
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Controversy exploded on social media this week regarding the proposed construction of a new hotel in Hatteras village. Technically, the issue stemmed from the growing awareness of an upcoming Dare County Planning Board meeting, where the board will consider a text amendment to the C2-H General Commercial Zoning District in Hatteras village. But it grew […]
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A new movie that was filmed in 2018 on Hatteras Island will make its big premiere on Tuesday night at REAL Watersports in Waves, with a premiere party and a red carpet event leading up to the outdoor showing. The movie is called “Send It,” and it’s a boy-meets-girl love story with Hatteras Island’s kiteboarding […]
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The start of the weekly summertime farmers market in Avon is just around the corner, and 2019 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years yet, with 65 different vendors already on the books for the season. Held every Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. beginning on June 18, this year’s […]
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WANCHESE — Paul Jason Peyton or “Jason” as most knew and loved him, passed away Friday June 7, 2019 in Greenville, NC after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. Jason was born October 30, 1970 in Virginia and spent his childhood and youth in Mashoes, NC. He was the son of the late Ernest […]
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KILL DEVIL HILLS — Noel Crowell, 56, of Kill Devil Hills, NC passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness. His loving family was by his side. Born December 25, 1962 in Oneida, NY, Noel spent his childhood in Canastota, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, Floyd Crowell and Fernande Grippon Crowell and […]
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MANTEO — Patricia Bertelle Fulk, 74, of Manteo, NC died May 30, 2019 of natural causes. She was Born October 23, 1944 and lived most of her life in Maryland. She graduated from Towson State University Summa Cum Laude and went on to work in the insurance industry for over 35 years. In 1997, Pat […]
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The U.S. Coast Guard is asking all boaters to stay out of the area around the remains of the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge in Oregon Inlet while it is being dismantled. “Vessels have been seen entering the deconstruction zone where piles are sitting just under the waterline,” said BMCM Mark DiLenge, Officer in Charge of […]
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