Johnny Burgess Hooper II

February 21, 1969 – December 11, 2022 SALVO — Johnny Burgess Hooper II, affectionately known as Bul Hooper, a native of Salvo, NC, was dearly loved for 53 years by his family, friends, and all who met him. His compassion for Hatteras Island and love for his heritage and family extends to the life he […]

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Division of Marine Fisheries opens public comment period on Striped Mullet Supplement

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting public comment on proposed temporary management of the striped mullet stock. The 2022 striped mullet stock assessment indicated the stock is overfished and overfishing is occurring. The Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality determined it is in the long-term interest of the striped mullet stock to […]

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Jean Payne Basnight

November 19, 1938 – December 11, 2022 MANTEO — Jean Payne Basnight, 84, of Manteo, NC died peacefully in her sleep with her husband by her side on Sunday December 11, 2022. She was married to Samuel C. Basnight for 64 years. Born Shelva Jean Payne on November 19, 1938, “Miss Jean,” as she was […]

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