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Monthly Archives: August, 2024

Water quality swimming advisory lifted for Sandy Bay sound-side swimming area

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State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming advisory for the Sandy Bay sound-side swimming area in between Frisco and Hatteras. The...

Canine Distemper Virus outbreak found in Dare County racoons

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The Outer Banks SPCA/Dare County Animal Shelter has encountered numerous cases of Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) among racoons in Dare County in the past...

Ocracoke Seafood Festival Benefit will be held on Saturday, August 31

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The Ocracoke Health Center will host its third annual Seafood Festival Benefit on Saturday, August 31, with live music, a silent and live auction,...

Marine Fisheries Commission asks to reopen Southern Flounder Plan; Fisheries Director aligns flounder regulations with Wildlife rules in Joint Fishing Waters

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The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) wants to look at ways to allow more recreational access to flounder fishing in the future. At its business...

Havel kicks off campaign for Dare County Commissioner in Skyco on September 9

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Aida Havel, candidate for Dare County Board of Commissioners District 4 (Hatteras Island) is holding a kickoff event on Monday, September 9, in Skyco,...
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Larry T. Griffin, Sr.

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AVON -- Larry T. Griffin, Sr. “Shorty” a resident...

Traffic stop leads to drug-related arrest

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On Saturday, May 17, at approximately 11:00 p.m., deputies...

Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum’s lecture series will launch on Tuesday

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The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras is...

Tri Villages Market returns for 2025 on Memorial Day Weekend

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Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands' newest weekly summertime market, the...

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‘Smoking gun’ evidence of Lost Colony’s relocation to Hatteras Island makes international news

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Renowned British archaeologist Dr. Mark Horton and island native...

Scuba Diving in the Graveyard of the Atlantic

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Ray Gray Classic Draws Big Crowds and Big Support for Surf Club WITH PHOTO GALLERY

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The Cape Hatteras Secondary School Surf Club was out...

Traffic lights in Hatteras Village will be replaced with stop signs

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Due to deterioration and a high replacement cost, the...

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