Registration is open for North Carolina Sea Grant’s popular “Introductory Fisheries Science for NC Fishers” training. Scott Baker and Sara Mirabilio, fisheries specialists with over 45 years of combined experience, will bring together state experts in new online lessons designed for saltwater anglers and members of our state’s wild-capture and farm-raised seafood industry. “This informal […]
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Steven Douglas Palmer
January 12, 1957 – February 3, 2023 BUXTON — Steven Douglas Palmer, 66, of Buxton, NC died Friday, February 3, 2023, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born in Greenville, PA on January 12, 1957, he was the son of Virginia Pearce Palmer and Harold Palmer. Growing up in Greenville, PA, Steven was […]
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Sold-out Hatteras Island Oyster Roast draws a big crowd… WITH VIDEO
Video by Rory Kelleher, story by Joy Crist Despite being canceled for the past two years due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s (NCCF) annual Hatteras Island Oyster Roast was another big success, with tickets selling out well before the February 4 event date. “The tickets always sell very fast, but […]
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Dare County Master Gardeners offering free in-person and virtual gardening programs
Are you interested in gardening? Here’s a way to make your winter blues go away! Start planning your spring garden now with the Winter Library Garden Series presented by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Dare County Master Gardeners in conjunction with the Dare County Library. This year, all programs will take place on Wednesdays at […]
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Editor’s Blog: The stories we’re keeping an eye on in 2023
2022 was an interesting year that brought us a hefty dose of good news, like the brand new Jug Handle Bridge and the arrival of the Miss Katie dredge, but it also had its share of challenges. Unexpected stories like the loss of the Frisco UFO and the collapse of three homes in Rodanthe garnered […]
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Dare County Schools Music Students Receive High Honors in Regional Competitions
Several high school and middle school music students in Dare County recently earned high honors in regional band and symphony orchestras. These students will perform with other top high school musicians from eastern NC at East Carolina University (ECU) this month. After competing against hundreds of students across eastern NC in January, six Dare County […]
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s beach access webpage receives a makeover
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s beach access webpage has received a makeover for 2023, with a new look that is designed to make it easier to scan and read on multiple devices. The beach access webpage provides information on seasonal closures and conditions throughout the National Seashore, with information on each ORV ramp from Bodie […]
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Marine Fisheries, Maritime Museum to host free virtual and in-person history presentations
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is partnering with the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort to offer a series of presentations on the history of four different fisheries in North Carolina. The presentations are part of the Division’s celebration of 200 Years of State Marine Fisheries Management and Conservation in North Carolina. David Bennett, the Curator of […]
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72 sea turtles at STAR Center released back into the ocean
More than 70 sea turtles that were being treated at the Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation (STAR) Center have been transported from the Manteo facility and released back into the ocean, per an update from the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. “It’s been a minute since we updated everyone on the STAR Center patients,” […]
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Really, Really Free Market returns to Avon on February 4
The Really, Really Free Market in Avon is returning for its first market of 2023 on Saturday, February 4, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Avon Fire Station. The Really, Really Free Market started more than a decade ago, and became a valuable resource for islanders in need after several historic storms, including […]
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