The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHEM) publishes a monthly newsletter for students, parents, supporters, and friends called The Storm Report, which is a nod to the school’s mascot, the Cape Hatteras Tropical Storms. From upcoming special events to recent initiatives in art, technology, music, media, and more, the newsletter is a round-up of everything there […]
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Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for the Outer Banks Community Foundation
The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the Outer Banks Community Foundation, a leading philanthropic organization serving the region since 1982, on Tuesday, February 13th. Nick Graham, Chair-Elect of the Chamber Board of Directors and Standard Insurance, warmly welcomed guests and congratulated the Outer Banks Community Foundation on their brand new […]
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Karen Whitehurst Wright
August 19, 1954 – February 12, 2024 MANTEO — Karen Whitehurst Wright, 69, of Manteo, NC passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family on February 12, 2024. Born in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Margaret Whitehurst. Karen was a graduate of Great Bridge High […]
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Many changes ahead as the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse project enters a highly-active phase of restoration
The multi-year project to restore the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and surrounding grounds is about to enter a new and highly active phase. Over the next few months, an estimated 25 tractor-trailers will be heading to and from the Buxton site to deliver materials. Scaffolding will be built around the structure to make interior and exterior […]
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Nine student musicians make All-District Band
Nine talented student musicians from Dare County Schools proudly secured a place in the North Carolina Music Educators Association’s All-District Band for the Eastern District. All-District Band is a highly competitive ensemble that brings together the most accomplished young musicians from schools across the region. These students undergo a rigorous audition process, showcasing their proficiency […]
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N.C. Highway 12 on northern Ocracoke Island reopens; Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry service resumes
N.C. Highway 12 on Ocracoke Island between the National Park Service pony pens and the South Dock ferry terminal has reopened as of 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29. The highway had been closed since March 23 due to severe ocean overwash and hazardous driving conditions. There is still some standing water and sand on […]
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N.C. Highway 12 is open and passable on Hatteras Island on Wednesday morning
N.C. Highway 12 is open and passable throughout Hatteras Island on Wednesday morning, however, some minor saltwater remains on local roads after a coastal storm brought island-wide soundside flooding on Tuesday, and caution is advised. The highway remains closed on northern Ocracoke Island from the National Park Service Pony Pens to the Hatteras-Ocracoke Ferry Terminal […]
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CHSS Drama Club to become the first school in North Carolina to produce “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: High School Edition”
The Cape Hatteras Secondary School (CHSS) Drama Club is thrilled to announce its selection as the first school in North Carolina to produce Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: High School Edition. In December of 2023, the CHSS Theater Arts class entered a national contest to become the first school in North Carolina to produce […]
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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 in the months ahead, leading […]
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Ocracoke-mainland ferry operations resume; Ocracoke-Hatteras ferry service remains suspended
Ferry service has resumed for the Ocracoke-Cedar Island and Ocracoke-Swan Quarter routes, per an update from the North Carolina Ferry System. Ferry service for the Ocracoke-mainland routes was suspended earlier on Tuesday due to adverse weather conditions. Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry service remains suspended as of 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, as N.C. Highway 12 on northern Ocracoke […]
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