Here is something really cool, (at least for an astronomer!) This is M87: It’s a fairly unexciting elliptical galaxy that was discovered by Charles Messier in 1781. I find that pretty interesting since I think it would have been pretty difficult to see with the 4-inch telescope he used. M87 has a visual magnitude of […]
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At 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, U.S. Station Oregon Inlet’s CG 47291 got underway in response to a disabled sailboat roughly 40 miles east of Oregon Inlet with one dog and two persons onboard. Upon arriving at the scene, the crew of the 47291 assessed the situation and quickly recognized that due to the […]
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We did have a few pretty days recently, but not many. They were enough for me to get some gardening underway, but I had to bring some new plants into the house to protect them from the incessant wind. Most survived and are now securely potted, so I can look forward to some fresh herbs […]
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Seasonal educational programs at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) began on Sunday, April 24. These programs include special talks and presentations on unique aspects of the islands’ history, and all talks are free and open to the public. The early-season program schedule for the coming weeks is listed below, and upcoming events can also […]
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Night driving restrictions on oceanside beaches within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore begin on Sunday, May 1, at 9:00 p.m. From May 1 through July 31, priority off-road vehicle (ORV) ramps close at 9:00 p.m. and reopen the following morning at 6:00 a.m. All other designated oceanside ORV ramps close at 9:00 p.m. and reopen […]
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Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative recently warned the public they have had several members report being contacted from an NC-based phone number saying electricity would be turned off unless a payment is immediately made. Please know that CHEC will never call and demand payment, threatening immediate disconnect. Members are urged to stay vigilant. If you ever […]
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Every year, FishingBooker, the largest online platform for finding and booking fishing trips in the US, awards its best captains with the Angler’s Choice Award. This exclusive award honors the top captains on the platform for their efforts in providing the best possible fishing experience for their guests. Out of over 7,800 charter offers on […]
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October 26, 1934 – April 25, 2022 KITTY HAWK — Mary Alethia Frederick Burns, 87, a resident of Kitty Hawk NC, Kill Devil Hills, NC and Coatesville, PA passed away April 25, 2022, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Mrs. Frederick was born in Swan Quarter, NC, the daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Blake. She was […]
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KILL DEVIL HILLS — Savannah Dawn Lewis, 20, went into her Savior’s arms April 23, 2022, in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Born in Suffolk, VA Savannah was raised in Kill Devil Hills, NC. She attended First Flight High School and proudly earned her diploma from Penn Foster. Savannah had many goals including a career in […]
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More people are out enjoying the coastal North Carolina outdoors this time of year, but state wildlife officials advise that the warm weather also means you can expect to see more snakes. Wildlife diversity biologists at the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission ask that if you see a snake, don’t be alarmed or try to […]
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