Strong northeast winds will continue to produce the potential for coastal flooding into early Monday, and large swells, surf, and beach erosion should peak with this evening’s high tide cycle, per a Sunday morning update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. Significant ocean overwash remains possible for Hatteras Island beaches north of Cape […]
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Multiple advisories, including a Coastal Flood Watch, High Surf Advisory, Wind Advisory, and Gale Warning have been issued for the Outer Banks due to an Easter Weekend storm, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. Large, dangerous surf and beach erosion are expected along the beaches from Duck to Cape Lookout, […]
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The Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry operations have been suspended due to high winds and rough conditions as of Saturday at 8:00 a.m., per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division. Ferry service will resume once weather conditions improve. For the Ocracoke-mainland routes, the following departures have been canceled for April 8: Cedar Island to Ocracoke: […]
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After serving as Fire Chief of the Avon Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) for 36 years, Shawn Gray has stepped down from the position. Assistant Chief Frank Hopkins will take over as the new Fire Chief of the Avon Volunteer Fire Department. Chief Gray took over the position in April 1987 and has served continuously as […]
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SALVO — Beatrice Marie Goldman,87, of Salvo, NC known as Nanny B in her community, was born in Beechwood, IN on May 16, 1935. She quietly passed away on April 4, 2023, at her Salvo home surrounded by her family. Nanny B was proceeded in death by her husband Jackie, aka “Papa J”; her mother […]
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Benjamin Dane Lewis fulfilled his earthly mission peacefully on March 30, 2023, at the family home in Kill Devil Hills. He was 40 years old at the time of his untimely passing. Dane, as he was best known, was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia. A graduate of Massaponax High School, Dane was handsome, stylish, a dedicated […]
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March 1, 2023 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 42000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Avon. Facebook / Ebay scam. Subject was tricked into sending money via gift cards. Under investigation. March 4, 2023 Larceny. 57000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Hatteras. Fishing rods stolen from the bed of a truck. Under investigation. March 6, 2023 […]
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There is increasing confidence that an extended period of strong north to northeasterly winds behind a stalled cold front will impact the Outer Banks over Easter Weekend, per a Friday morning update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. Marine conditions will deteriorate as winds pick up, bringing large, dangerous seas and rip currents […]
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A new and seasonal artists market is coming to the Tri-villages, with its first-ever event scheduled for Monday, April 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The April “Tri Villages Market at Camp Hatteras” will feature more than 30 artists, craftsmen, and vendors, and will set the stage for a weekly summertime “Wednesday in Waves” […]
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There is increasing confidence that an extended period of strong north to northeasterly winds behind a stalled cold front will impact the Outer Banks over Easter Weekend, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. Strong north to northeasterly winds with gusts up to 45 mph will develop Friday and strengthen through […]
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