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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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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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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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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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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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 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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From wobx.com It was another strong month in June for occupancy and meals collections in Dare County, but the amount of retail sales in May was off by almost double digits from the previous year. According to reports presented to the Dare County Tourism Board at their August 17 meeting, gross collections on hotel rooms and […]
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An enhanced risk of rip currents is expected throughout the week due to distant Hurricane Lee, while coastal impacts including ocean overwash are possible and expected to peak Thursday through Saturday, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. A high risk of rip currents is expected for the majority of the […]
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Virtually all Americans know of the connection between slavery and the Civil War, but many have never even heard of one of the other connections: the sinking of the S.S. Central America on September 12, 1857, with the upcoming 166th anniversary on the horizon. It was by no means an ordinary shipwreck. How could have […]
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