After weathering two summer seasons with few international exchange students able to come to the Outer Banks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, local business owners should expect more of those students to arrive this spring and summer, representing levels closer to pre-pandemic years. “The indications are that there is going to be a sizable number […]
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By Kassidy Watson-Perry As more and more loons are being spotted on the shores along our local beaches recently, Nags Head Police Department advises beachgoers that if you see these birds resting on the sand, to please leave them alone. Common loons beach themselves to rest and can do so for up to 24 hours. […]
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At 11:37 a.m. on Friday, April 29, the U.S. Station Oregon Inlet watchstander received a report of a 40 ft. vessel with three persons on board that had lost steering outside of the Oregon Inlet Bar. Shortly thereafter, the M/V Bobalou discovered that they were flooding, which was likely due to a grounding that occurred […]
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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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