On Tuesday, July 11, from noon to 3:00 p.m., Hatteras Island’s own James D. “Keeper James” Charlet will be signing and personalizing copies of his book, Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks: Dramatic Rescues and Fantastic Wrecks in the Graveyard of the Atlantic, Globe Pequot Press. The Scotch Bonnet Fudge & Gifts is the bright yellow building […]
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On Sunday, July 16, all Hatteras Island churches will be collecting “Love Offerings” to benefit the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation (HICF) during regular church services. The HICF is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that assists Hatteras Island community members with medical bills not covered by insurance, and also helps with travel expenses. Participating churches on Sunday, […]
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Photos by Don Bowers The annual Independence Day fireworks show at the Avon Fishing Pier returned with a bang on Tuesday, July 4, wowing a big crowd of beach-going spectators. The fireworks started at around 9:15 p.m., launching from the very end of the Avon Pier. The show lasted for roughly 20 minutes, and visitors […]
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The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding potential shellfish lease applicants that the 2023 application period ends Aug. 1. The division accepts shellfish bottom lease and water column applications annually from March 1 through Aug. 1. The applications must be either postmarked or dropped off at the Division Headquarters Office at 3441 Arendell Street, […]
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By Barbara Miller, Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center When visiting the Outer Banks, it is easy to be in awe of our beautiful beaches, great fishing, excellent restaurants, fun water sports, and stunning sunsets. But we are here to remind you of the incredible history and stories of OBX! We have some amazing […]
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NAGS HEAD — Janet Carol (Turner) Kneisel, 68, passed away in her home on July 1, 2023, with her loving husband and sons by her side. Janet was born in December of 1954 to the late Robert and Helen Turner in Rahway, NJ. She grew up with her parents and two sisters, Peggy Duncan and […]
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Bette DeGabrielle was born May 16, 1923, in Schenectady New York. She married Clint DeGabrielle on January 13, 1946. The blessed union lasted for 73 years. On May 16, 2023, Bette celebrated her 100th birthday with all her children present on the beach in Nags Head. Bette is survived by her five children: Bob DeGabrielle […]
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The Dare County Sheriff’s Office released the following warning on July 4 regarding an ongoing phone scam in the Outer Banks area: Scammers calling themselves the Sheriff’s Office & Sheriff’s Office Civil Division are at it again and telling the person called that they have missed court, owe money, have a warrant or some other […]
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UPDATE: Due to a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in the Hatteras area, the Hatteras Village Golf Cart Parade and Village Cookout have been postponed to Wednesday, July 5. All times will remain the same: the parade will begin at 6:00 p.m., and the Cookout will begin at 5:30 p.m. Celebrating its 10th year in 2023, the […]
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The Independence Day Fireworks show in Avon is once again returning for 2023 on Tuesday, July 4. The fireworks display, permitted by and in cooperation with the National Park Service, will begin at 9:15 p.m. from a launch site at the end of the Avon Pier. The ensuing show, orchestrated and presented by the contractor […]
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