The North Carolina Coastal Federation (NCCF) will once again host its annual Hatteras Island Oyster Roast on February 15, 2025, which is a popular fundraising event that celebrates local seafood along the waterfront of Hatteras village. The public is invited to warm up around the fire at Oden’s Dock for the old-fashioned oyster roast, which […]
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Outer Banks Chamber to host 2025 Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration on Jan. 16
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration on Thursday, January 16th at the Ballroom at the Comfort Inn South in Nags Head. This Tiki Luau-themed event will get underway at 5:30 p.m. and will feature a Luau Buffet, Beer, Wine, Drinks and entertainment with SOULone. Reservations for this […]
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Roanoke aquarium cares for 576 cold-stunned sea turtles
From CoastalReview.org The hundreds of cold-stunned sea turtles that washed ashore after temperatures fell earlier this month on the Outer Banks have been given a second chance. Over the last few weeks, staff at the Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation, or STAR, Center at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island have been caring for […]
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Island History: December shipwrecks on the Outer Banks
These days, the month of December is celebrated as a holiday season. In the early days of the United States Life-Saving Service (1871-1915), however, it was part of the “storm season” when the Life-Saving stations were operational and active. These few months produced an enormous number of storms, mostly nor’easters. They were just as dangerous […]
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore reports more than 2.67 million visitors through November 2024
With 2,678,290 visitors recorded during the first 11 months of 2024, the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) is on track to have another busy year. Per statistics from the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, CHNS recorded the following monthly totals for 2024: January – 77,193 February – 79,256 March – 154,935 April – 197,239 May – 267,243 June – 404,323 […]
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With mid-50s temperatures, no white Christmas for the Outer Banks in 2024
Despite cold temperatures that lingered over the weekend, Christmas snow won’t be making an appearance on the Outer Banks in 2024, per an update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport/Morehead City office. “Looking ahead to Christmas, temperatures will gradually moderate after a chilly day [Sunday], with highs in the mid-50s forecast for Eastern North […]
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Hyde County homeowners can apply for FEMA grants to raise flood-prone homes
As a result of Tropical Storm Helene, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has opened a grant opportunity for Hyde County homeowners to elevate their houses above base flood elevation through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides funding to local and state governments so they can develop hazard mitigation plans and […]
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Island History: A spotlight on stories from the Outer Banks’ Life-Saving Service
The Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station (CLSS) is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, as one of the seven original Life-Saving Stations to be built in North Carolina in 1874. As such, the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station and Historic Site in Rodanthe will be sharing stories about the seven 1874 Outer Banks stations until the end of 2024, to celebrate and mark this […]
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U.S. Coast Guard assists disabled vessel near Diamond Shoals
On December 18 at approximately 4:30 p.m., U.S. Coast Guard Station Hatteras Inlet received a distress call on Channel 16 from the 21-foot recreational vessel Roe Boat, reporting an engine failure. The vessel was located northeast of Diamond Shoals, about 40 nautical miles from the station. A Good Samaritan initially took the vessel in tow, […]
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Dare County’s Christmas week closures and trash collection changes
All Dare County offices and facilities will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25 and Thursday, December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Therefore, the Dare County C&D Landfill, the Buxton Transfer Station and the Manteo Recycle Yard will be closed on Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25 and Thursday, December 26 […]
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