The U.S. Coast Guard, Navy, Marines, and Air Force conducted a search and rescue exercise off the coast of Cape Lookout on Tuesday, May 18, in order to test and provide realistic feedback on existing policies, plans, procedures, and agreements with the Coast Guard and partner Department of Defense units within the Fifth Coast Guard […]
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In mid-May, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced that they had signed the Record of Decision for the Sediment Management Framework, a project that had been in the works for over a year. It’s a story that received limited attention, (understandable, since the diminishing Coronavirus pandemic and the return of summer events have been […]
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KILL DEVIL HILLS – Jerry Leroy Bellmer, 86, formerly of Herndon, Virginia passed away Monday, May 17, 2021. Born in Des Moines, Iowa on July 4, 1934. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and attended the University of Iowa, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. Jerry was also a […]
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Every year, the Atlantic Ocean produces a number of safety challenges for underprepared visitors. Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) urges its visitors to check the National Weather Service’s beach forecast webpage before heading to the beach. The daily beach forecast at www.weather.gov/beach/mhx includes rip current risk levels and information about other hazards along the beach. In addition, […]
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For 2021, a likely range of 13 to 20 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 3 to 5 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher) is expected. NOAA provides these ranges […]
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A strong easterly swell will create an elevated risk of dangerous rip currents all along Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands this weekend, per a Thursday morning update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. The threat is expected to increase through the weekend, peaking on Sunday and Monday. A high risk of rip currents means […]
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Plover, WI — Iva “Joyce” Midgett, age 81, of Plover, WI, died May 14, 2021, at home, while under the care of Compassus Hospice. Joyce was born to the late William and Courtney (Gaskill) Scarborough in Hatteras, NC. She graduated from Cape Hatteras High School as valedictorian in 1958. Joyce married Chester “Morgan” Midgett on […]
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Dare County, in partnership with Current TV, has released a video that honors the ongoing commitment and tireless dedication that Dare County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff members provide to the residents and visitors of the Outer Banks community. Titled, “Dare County EMS: Caring for Our Communities,” the video has been released in celebration of […]
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September 28, 1939 – May 17, 2021 SOUTHERN SHORES — Marilyn J. Vasilakis, 81, of Southern Shores, NC died Monday, May 17, 2021, at The Outer Banks Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Staten Island, NY on September 28, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Gertrude Isaksen Jelm and Gustave Edward Jelm. […]
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The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced several recent updates and news items related to recreational activities and seashore conditions on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. News items and events related to the National Seashore for the week of May 20 include the following: Seashore Updates Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s Avon Pier is set to open at 6 […]
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