Cassandra Hughes Jones Garrison

Cassandra Hughes Jones Garrison passed away peacefully at her home in Charlottesville, VA on May 2nd, 2022 in the company of her family. Sandi (“like the beach”) touched the lives of many and cared for her loved ones up to her final moments. Sandi appreciated and did not take for granted the life she was […]

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Ocean overwash likely with Monday afternoon’s high tide; Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry remains suspended

While minor ocean overwash was reported with the early morning 2:30 a.m. high tide in Buxton and northern Rodanthe, N.C. Highway 12 remained open and passable throughout as of Monday morning, with minimal amounts of water and blowing sand on the roadway. However, additional ocean overwash is expected up to several hours before Monday afternoon’s […]

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Coastal Flood Warning in effect; Hatteras, Ocracoke ferry operations suspended

Multiple advisories are in place as a multiple-day coastal storm starts to impact the Outer Banks, including a Coastal Flood Warning, Wind Advisory, High Surf Advisory, and Gale Warning, per a recent update from the National Weather Service. Minor ocean overwash was reported in Buxton with Sunday afternoon’s high tide, however N.C. Highway 12 remains […]

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NCDOT seeks new study on moving Hatteras-Ocracoke’s South Dock Ferry Terminal to the Pony Pens

The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) Ferry Division is seeking grant funds for a proposed operational analysis of moving the South Dock ferry terminal for the Hatteras-Ocracoke vehicular ferry to a new location near the Ocracoke Island Pony Pens. The topic was presented at the Dare County Board of Commissioners’ May 2 meeting, where […]

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Ocracoke Planning Board seeks moratorium on approving food truck permits

The Ocracoke Advisory Planning Board at its April 13 meeting voted to ask Hyde County to put a moratorium for several months on approving food truck applications for Ocracoke. This would have to be approved by the Hyde County commissioners preceded by a public hearing. A meeting of the planning board will be held at […]

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Lynne Stevens Chase

September 20, 1934 – May 4, 2022 SOUTHERN SHORES — Lynne Stevens Chase, 87, of Southern Shores, NC died Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at The Outer Banks Hospital. Born in Boston, MA on September 20, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Florence Butchman and Harold N. Stevens. Lynne dedicated her life to serving […]

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