2nd Annual Shuck Hatteras Festival attracts more than 1,000 oyster fans

Despite an imminent coastal storm and an off-season timeframe, the second annual Shuck Hatteras Festival, held on December 15-16, was arguably one of the biggest events of the year, with hundreds of people flocking to the Tri-villages to shuck away the day. Framed around the Outer Banks’ love of oysters, but featuring many corresponding events […]

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Minor soundside flooding reported; N.C. 12 remains closed on Ocracoke and north of Hatteras Village

Minor soundside flooding was reported on Monday morning at several locations throughout Hatteras Island, including Avon Village, Hatteras Village, and the Tri-villages. Soundside flooding was impacting N.C. Highway 12 in Salvo as of Monday at 10:00 a.m. and travelers are advised to use caution and drive slowly as saltwater can heavily damage vehicles. Severe ocean […]

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Dare County announces trash collection schedule changes due to inclement weather

Due to the adverse weather conditions, the Dare County Public Works Department has announced that the trash collection scheduled to take place on Monday, December 18, 2023, was canceled. The revised residential trash collection schedule for the week of Monday, December 18, 2023, through Friday, December 22, 2023, will take place as follows: Tuesday, December 19, […]

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Ocean overwash causes N.C. Highway 12 closures between Frisco and Hatteras, and on northern Ocracoke Island

Severe ocean overwash has closed several sections of N.C. Highway 12 as of 2:00 a.m. on Monday, per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). N.C. Highway 12 in the Sandy Bay area north of Hatteras Village is closed due to multiple dune breaches. The closure begins at Sandpiper Lane and Elizabeth Drive […]

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Delayed Dec. 18 openings announced at Cape Hatteras National Seashore visitor facilities

Due to anticipated impacts from severe weather conditions during the overnight hours, visitor facilities will have a delayed 12 p.m. opening Monday, Dec. 18 at Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore), Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial. The Seashore’s Oregon Inlet and Ocracoke campgrounds will open when possible. A strong coastal low-pressure […]

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