One day about two years ago, a shoebox wrapped in plastic arrived at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum. Inside, there was a manual, written in German and stained orange by diesel fuel. Chillingly, it included maps of the North Carolina coast, marked with the locations of lighthouses. With $4.2 million provided in this year’s […]
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When it comes to hurricanes, it’s important to be prepared and know your risk. That was the message federal officials delivered Wednesday during a press conference from the annual National Hurricane Conference taking place this week in Orlando, Florida. Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Hurricane Center […]
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Jenn Augustson, Media Co-ordinator for Cape Hatteras Elementary School, Gee Gee Rosell, owner of Buxton Village Books, and Evan Ferguson, Media Co-ordinator for Cape Hatteras Secondary Schools Celebrate the success of the Spring Virtual Book Fair sponsored by Buxton Village Books. All proceeds were donated to the school libraries and both Media coordinators turned the […]
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The Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry switched to its spring schedule on April 12, however, shoaling issues in Sloop Channel near the Ocracoke ferry terminal have limited the size of ferries that can safely operate on the route. As such, travelers are cautioned that wait times for the ferry may be longer than usual, and are advised to […]
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Sandra L. Kierzkowski, aka Mrs. K of Salvo, passed away after a lengthy illness at her winter home in Tombstone, AZ on April 8, 2022. She is survived by her husband Joe and a myriad of nephews and nieces. There will be no funeral but a Celebration of Life will be held at a later […]
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The Outer Banks Community Foundation is pleased to announce a new, local resource to support organizations and initiatives that address bicycle and pedestrian safety. The Emily Fredricks Memorial Fund for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety has been established by Emily’s parents, Richard and Laura Fredricks of East Brunswick, NJ. Grants will be awarded annually from the […]
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$200 Million Remains Available as Categories of Eligible Businesses Expands The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) plans to launch the application for Phase 2 of the Business Recovery Grant (BRG) program on Monday, May 2, 2022, with changes to the program’s eligibility criteria allowing many additional businesses to qualify for these grants. BRG will issue a […]
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Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center reopens to full-time (6 days a week, Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 to 5) on April 12, 2022. We’ve had a busy and exciting winter! The Outer Banks Stamp Club has created an amazing exhibit for the museum. The exhibit highlights Native Americans on stamps! Members of […]
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A public comment period on an environmental assessment (EA) for the future rehabilitation and restoration of the Ocracoke Light Station ends on Wednesday, April 13. Two lightly-attended meetings were held in Ocracoke village on March 28 about the upcoming project, which seeks to repair and possibly raise historic buildings that are located at the Light […]
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Seasonal off-road vehicle (ORV) routes in front of Hatteras Island villages and the Ocracoke Campground become pedestrian-only starting this Friday, April 15. These routes, which run parallel to the towns of Hatteras, Frisco, Avon, and the Tri-villages, open to ORVs annually in the winter months when the visitor population is low, and close from April […]
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