The National Park Service is accepting bids on a federal government contract to build new Cape Hatteras National Seashore employee housing in Buxton, North Carolina. Interested businesses have until 5 p.m. Oct. 2, 2023, to submit bids via the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) website. Contract Details Contract Name: Replace Hatteras Island Trailers Summary of Work: […]
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George Joseph Kowal, Jr.
NAGS HEAD — George Joseph Kowal, Jr. Passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. George was born in Long Island, New York, and moved to Nags Head approximately 30 years ago. He was a floor installer by trade and worked part time for Food Lion in his adult years. He loved fishing, but most importantly NASCAR. […]
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Robert Edward Ficik
KILL DEVIL HILLS — Robert E. Ficik “Bob” passed away September 5, 2023. Bob was born July 7, 1945 in Bayonne NJ. Born to immigrants John Ficik and Mary (Gnip) Ficik of Czechoslovakia who came over to the USA in 1930 with his brother John, through Ellis Island. They settled in Bayonne where Bob was […]
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Hatteras Island’s first responders honor the fallen heroes of 9/11
In what has become an annual tradition, representatives from the local Hatteras Island volunteer fire departments (VFDs), the Dare County Sheriff’s Office, and the U.S. Coast Guard made a trek from the Buxton Fire Station to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in full uniform on Monday morning to honor the fallen heroes of 9/11. The annual […]
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Petrels ‘little superheroes’ to researcher Kate Sutherland
Researcher and island resident Kate Sutherland’s work studying the chemical isotopes of the feathers from black-capped petrels may lead to better understanding of the foraging habits — if not the varied physical appearance — of this difficult-to-study, endangered Gulf Stream bird species. Sutherland is set to present her findings in October at a joint Waterbird […]
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Marianne L. Chessick
The family of Marianne L. Chessick is deeply saddened to announce her passing September 7, 2023 in Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born in Essex County New Jersey March 28, 1944, Marianne was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Genevieve Zabludowski. Marianne and husband, Eddie have resided happily in Manteo for decades. Marianne was […]
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Major Edward Curles
WANCHESE — A lifelong resident of Wanchese, Major Edward Curles was called home to be with the Lord on September 9, 2023, in Nags Head. He was 87 years old. Born March 27, 1939, in Duck, NC, Major was the son of Jackson Curles and Fannie Rodgers Curles, both deceased. Major’s life was also impacted […]
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High risk of rip currents forecast for Monday on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands
A high risk of rip currents is forecast for Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands on Monday, September 11, as distant Hurricane Lee begins to impact the Outer Banks shoreline. A high risk of rip currents means that the surf zone is dangerous for all levels of swimmers, and beachgoers should stay out of the water. The […]
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New Nags Head exhibit to honor Outer Banks photographer Ray Matthews
The Don and Catharine Bryan Cultural Series is honored to announce the Ray Matthews Photography Retrospective, a remarkable exhibition paying homage to the enduring legacy of one of the Outer Banks’ most celebrated photographers. Matthews, who dedicated his life to capturing the coastal beauty of the Outer Banks, will be remembered through this captivating showcase […]
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore warns visitors of dangerous ocean conditions associated with distant Hurricane Lee
Cape Hatteras National Seashore warns its visitors that ocean conditions this week are forecast to be dangerous along all beaches due to distant Hurricane Lee. Visitors are urged to avoid swimming in the ocean until conditions improve. Large breaking waves, life-threatening rip currents, beach erosion, ocean overwash, and coastal flooding are all possible, according to […]
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