Cape Lookout National Seashore is readying for the season by resuming a monthly outdoor stargazing event and opening its visitor center in Beaufort on April 1. Neither are offered during the winter months. The national seashore’s next monthly Astronomy Night at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26 at the Harkers Island Visitor Center. During Astronomy Night, […]
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When the Italian vessel Nuova Ottavia wrecked on shoals off Currituck Beach just after sunset on Wednesday evening, March 1, 1876, it made no sense to any of the horror-struck witnesses, and the incident still makes no sense. It had been seen earlier about five miles from shore with rough seas and “rather high and […]
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Strong to severe storms capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and a possible tornado are forecasted for eastern North Carolina on Wednesday, March 23, per an update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport/Morehead City office. As of Monday, the most likely time period for strong to severe storms is late Wednesday afternoon through […]
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A cold front will push through the Outer Banks on Saturday evening, and a few thunderstorms may develop ahead of this front during the afternoon and early evening hours, per a Friday afternoon update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport/Morehead City office. Storms could potentially become severe, but the Outer Banks currently has a […]
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The estimated construction start dates for all beach nourishment projects within Dare County this summer were announced on MoreBeachToLove.com, with Avon’s project starting in early June, and Buxton’s maintenance project beginning in July. Both projects will take an estimated 40-60 days to complete, although this timeline is weather dependent. The schedule for all county beach nourishment […]
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Organized year-round sail training is more than just a recreational sporting opportunity for some Hatteras youth and their parents. Summer camps and short-term introductory programs are fine for those who only have a week or two to get involved, but if bigger objectives are in mind, year-round training is what it takes to be competitive with […]
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The annual Ocracoke British Cemetery ceremony and reception are scheduled for Friday, May 13, at 11:00 a.m., and the Ocracoke Preservation Society (OPS) is seeking donations and volunteers for the 2022 commemoration. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the sinking of H.M.T. Bedfordshire off the North Carolina coast on May 11, 1942. All are […]
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Dare County Arts Council is seeking entries for the 25th Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show, which will open on Sunday, May 1. Artists wishing to participate in this year’s exhibition can find a prospectus and sign up for a specific time to drop off their work online at DareArts.org/molliefearingshow. Studio jeweler, metalsmith and enamelist Kathryn […]
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A free Wellness Screen will be held for Hatteras Islanders on Tuesday, March 29, at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building in Waves. The event will feature cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure checks, as well as information on COVID-19 and affordable healthcare. In addition, East Carolina University (ECU) will be sending a mobile kitchen from their “Fresh Start” […]
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Over the past several months, Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) law enforcement rangers have discovered six separate acts of vandalism at the restrooms next to the Ocracoke Island Discovery Center. The Seashore now seeks tips from the public to help catch those responsible for the vandalism. Dating back to August 25, 2021, vandals have damaged […]
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