Travelers between Rodanthe and Oregon Inlet should expect brief delays along N.C. Highway 12 due to standing water and sand, as well as ongoing work by North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) personnel to repair the dunes near the Pea Island Visitor Center, per multiple reports. A dune breach occurred near the Visitor Center on […]
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Dare County residents and non-resident property owners are invited to apply for consideration to serve on a Special Committee of the Dare County Tourism Board, to help with the implementation of the Outer Banks Long-Range Tourism Management Plan (LRTMP). The intent of this committee will be to evaluate the strategic goals in the LRTMP, make recommendations to the […]
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N.C. Highway 12 was open on Thursday morning after a dune breach occurred near the Pea Island Visitor Center on Wednesday night, leading to minor oceanside flooding in the immediate area. “N.C. 12 remains open and passable, with sand and water on the road around Pea Island Visitor Center,” stated the North Carolina Department of […]
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UPDATE: The calendars are in and ready for local pickup. Non-local orders will begin shipping to those who preordered tomorrow. If you haven’t ordered your calendars yet, click here to place your order while they last. The Island Free Press (IFP) is excited to announce the launch of a brand new project, the first-ever […]
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The National Park Service awarded a $3.6 million contract to Terra Site Constructors LLC (Front Royal, Virginia) on Sept. 25, 2023, to raise and make repairs to the Double Keepers’ Quarters and other structures at Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s Ocracoke Light Station. Built in 1823, the Ocracoke Light Station is comprised of the historic Ocracoke Lighthouse, Double […]
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Twiford’s Funeral Home is excited to invite the public to their FREE Estate Planning Seminar on October 18, 2023, at 10:00 am. It will be held at the Baum Center in Kill Devil Hills. Learn valuable insights on estate planning, wills, and trusts from Attorney Jay Wheless. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask an attorney your questions and gain knowledge that can benefit you […]
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A Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf Advisory have been issued for the Outer Banks area until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27, per an update from the National Weather Service. Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet are expected in the surf zone, and up to 1 to 2 feet of inundation above […]
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The deadline to voice concerns and express opposition to Draft Amendment 15 to NOAA Fisheries’ “2006 Consolidated Highly Migratory Species Fishery Management Plan: Spatial Fisheries Management and Electronic Monitoring Cost Allocation”—a proposed federal fisheries amendment that could adversely affect the commercial fishing industry Dare County—has been extended to Monday, October 2, 2023. Understanding Draft Amendment […]
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The National Park Service recently awarded two contracts for work in Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s Hatteras Island District in Buxton, North Carolina. Construction activities along Lighthouse Road and at the Cape Hatteras Light Station are expected to begin in the coming months. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse A $19.2 million contract was awarded to Stone & Lime Historic […]
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Though the Annual Day at the Docks celebration was canceled in 2023 due to the arrival of Hurricane Lee, two cornerstone events from the festival – the Youth Fishing Tournament and the Blessing of the Fleet – will be held on Saturday, September 30. The Youth Fishing Tournament will take place at Oden’s Dock in […]
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