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Monthly Archives: October, 2021

Northern Lights may be visible on the Outer Banks tonight

Island Features Kari Pugh -
A strong geomagnetic storm predicted to reach Earth today may give the Outer Banks a rare chance to see the aurora borealis, or Northern...

Night Sky: Two meteor showers, visible planets, and other highlights for November

Island Features Gerry Lebing -
This is the Helix Nebula! NGC7293, the Helix Nebula, happens to be one of my favorite deep-space objects. It has a visual magnitude of +7.59...

Let the rebuilding begin; Ocracoke School moves forward from Hurricane Dorian

Local News Peter Vankevich -
While much of Ocracoke has returned to a new “normal” in these challenging times, Ocracoke School still has a way to go. With a great...

High risk of rip currents in effect; Standing water reported on N.C. Highway 12

Local News Staff Reporter -
A high risk of rip currents is in effect for Saturday, October 30, while some standing water and sand remain on N.C. Highway 12...

Updated: Hatteras Island hosting a wave of events for Halloween

Island Features Joy Crist -
Halloween is gearing up to be a wonderfully spooky celebration on Hatteras Island, thanks to a number of family-friendly events that are wide open...
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Blackfin tuna catches close to shore are creating a buzz

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Hatteras Island is currently experiencing an unusual event in...

Rudy Leroy Austin

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February 3, 1942 – April 17, 2025 OCRACOKE -- Rudy...

Ocracoke Express passenger ferry begins 2025 season on May 15

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The Ocracoke Express passenger ferry between Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands will...

Outer Banks Chamber head Karen Brown to retire in 2026

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Cora Lee O’Neal

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Cora L. O’Neal was called home to be with...

Rudy Leroy Austin

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February 3, 1942 – April 17, 2025 OCRACOKE -- Rudy...

Carole Davis (Kelly) Clark

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FRISCO -- Carole Davis (Kelly) Clark, 82, of Norfolk,...

Ray Gray Classic Draws Big Crowds and Big Support for Surf Club WITH PHOTO GALLERY

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The Cape Hatteras Secondary School Surf Club was out...

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