Article by Joan L. Collins, Director of Outreach and Education for the Pea Island Preservation Society, Inc. On November 11, as part of the ESPN Salute Service Veterans Day Sports Center Special, the Pea Island Lifesaving Station will be featured on the entertainment and sports programming network. The special will include a segment about Solomon […]
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The public can now sign up to receive a variety of text alerts from Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS), Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and the Wright Brothers National Memorial, per a recent update from the CHNS. Text alerts may include park operational updates, conditions, information on educational programs, and more. “This new communications tool […]
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Despite suffering some damage during the recent November storm that hit the Tri-villages and northern Hatteras Island particularly hard, the Rodanthe Pier has reopened to the public as of Wednesday morning, November 10. The end of the pier is currently closed off, due to damage to the pier structure, however, Rodanthe Pier operators stated in […]
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Move comes after several hours of public comment After more than two hours of public comment addressing everything from the district’s mask mandate to the national controversy surrounding Critical Race Theory, the Dare County Board of Education voted 5-2 at its Nov. 9 meeting to continue requiring face coverings for students, employees and visitors in […]
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The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission, when it meets later this month, is expected to consider approving the draft Coastal Habitat Protection Plan 2021 Amendment. The in-person meetings are set for Nov. 17-19 at the Islander Hotel & Resort, 102 Islander Drive, Emerald Isle, and begin at 6 p.m. Nov. 17, 9 a.m. Nov. 18 and […]
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Willo Kelly, CEO of the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® is being honored by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) with the REALTOR® Association Certified Executive (RCE) designation, which recognizes exceptional efforts made by the REALTOR® association executives. Willo Kelly is one of only 525 REALTOR® association executives who have achieved this mark of excellence. […]
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) is seeking public comments on a Wetland Statement of Findings for a plan to improve N.C. Highway 12 at the intersection of Coquina Beach Access and Bodie Island Lighthouse Road. The deadline to submit comments is Nov. 22, 2021. The Seashore and the North Carolina Department of Transportation propose to […]
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Dare County released the following update for Tuesday, November 2, which provides details on recent Coronavirus cases, vaccine data, and more COVID-19 information. The number of new COVID-19 cases and the percent of positive tests to total tests both decreased this past week, however Dare County continues to experience widespread community transmission of the COVID-19 […]
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N.C. Highway 12 opened between Rodanthe and Oregon Inlet at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, however, patches of standing saltwater and sand remain on the roadway, and travelers are advised to drive slowly and use caution. N.C. Highway 12 closed on Sunday between Rodanthe and Oregon Inlet, and has remained closed over the past two days […]
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May 18, 1928 – November 5, 2021 WANCHESE — On Friday, November 5, 2021, this 93-year-old fisherman set sail for his final destination – his heavenly home. There he is reunited with his loved ones and especially with the One who sailed with him through all the rough waters of the last 65 years – […]
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