The “Wow” factor in many of the holiday lights displays on Ocracoke was key in deciding who won the annual competition sponsored by the Ocracoke Civic & Business Association. “We’re totally impressed at the effort people put out,” said one of the judges after judging ended. “People put in a lot of work.” Another judge […]
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The Old Oregon Inlet Life-Saving Station is one of the most beautiful historic buildings on the Outer Banks, situated at a dramatic coastal location that would befit a movie setting. But it’s got to go. Where and when and to whom is what the North Carolina Aquariums — the building’s current owner — is trying to figure […]
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For parents that are expecting, taking a vacation ahead of the newest family member’s arrival is becoming more and more popular. And for those looking for time to rest, reset, reconnect with their partner, and get a last few mornings to sleep-in, the Outer Banks has been rated as one of the best babymoon destinations […]
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The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries wants to remind the public to report any cold stunned spotted seatrout they may see in North Carolina coastal waters. During the winter, spotted seatrout move to relatively shallow creeks and rivers, where they can be vulnerable to cold stun events. Cold stun events have the potential to occur […]
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A strong storm system will move through the East Coast later this week, bringing the potential for strong winds, rough surf, and possible coastal flooding, per an update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport/Morehead City office. From Thursday through Saturday, December 22-24, an unusually strong cold front will bring moderate to strong winds, colder […]
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State and federal law enforcement agencies trained Tuesday, December 13, on how to respond effectively to an emergency aboard a state ferry in Hatteras Inlet. The training included a simulation of the law enforcement and emergency response to an active shooter incident, as well as treating victims of a mass casualty incident. Tuesday’s training, which […]
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The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) held their 25th Annual Charity Surf Fishing Tournament. The charity event benefited the Association’s Disaster Relief held with the Outer Banks Community Foundation. Twenty-five teams cast their lines at the event and over $6,000 was raised. Surf Fishing Chair Aimee Pitts of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage said, “It […]
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On Friday, December 16, at 5:48 p.m., SpaceX launched the Falcon 9’s SES O3b mPOWER mission to medium-Earth orbit from the Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, and folks on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands were able to catch the show from multiple locations. SpaceX is targeting Saturday, December 17, […]
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The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum is in the middle of a transformation. The Hatteras village landmark, (which first opened in 2002), was slowly but continually stocked with new exhibits over the past 20 years, but as of early December 2022, the 7,500-square-foot space was a blank slate. “The galleries are absolutely empty right now,” […]
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March 8, 1929 – December 13, 2022 MANTEO — We are heartbroken to announce the death of our father, Juan Luis Barreto. He passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, peacefully at his home at the age of 93. He was born and raised in Lima, Peru. In 1995, after retiring from his job at The […]
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