Numerous musicians, over 20 visual artists, and eight art galleries will participate in the 12th Annual Rock The Cape, which will be held on Hatteras Island June 6-7. A free, family-friendly outdoor art show and concert will be held on Thursday, June 6 from 2pm to 7pm on the lawn at Kitty Hawk Kites’ Waves […]
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The speed limit near the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center was changed this week from 55 mph to 45 mph due to a seasonal increase in pedestrian and visitor traffic in the immediate area. “Concerns were raised due to several close calls in the crosswalk,” said Tim Hass, Communications Officer for the North Carolina […]
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May 28, 1957 – May 22, 2024 John Brian Denny, 66, departed this world on Wednesday evening, May 22, 2024, after succumbing to a sudden illness. He was surrounded by his devoted and loving wife Dianne, and his only son Matthew. John was born to James Robert Denny Jr. and Lois Denny (nee Lazenby) of […]
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Randy B. Page, 71, of Chesapeake, VA, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 27, 2024. Born on May 10, 1953, he was preceded in death by his parents, Rita B. and James M. Page, and his sister, Brenda Sims. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 46 years, Connie Page; […]
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On hot summer days in 2023, when the anticipated wait to catch the vehicular ferry from Hatteras to Ocracoke was 2-3 hours, a number of visitors in the lengthy lines jumped ship. Instead, they turned around, left their vehicle at the Hatteras ferry docks parking lot, and quickly made a last-minute reservation for the passenger […]
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On Wednesday, May 29, the public is invited to help Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) employees clean up some of the debris associated with today’s unoccupied house collapse at 24131 Ocean Drive in Rodanthe. A contractor hired by the property owner is also contributing to the cleanup efforts. Volunteer Beach Cleanup Details Date: Wednesday, May […]
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Video by Brad Hanson Clean-up efforts are in progress for a home at the end of Ocean Drive in Rodanthe that fell into the ocean at approximately 2:35 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28. A one-mile section of beach is closed from Sea Haven Drive to South Shore Drive in the immediate area, according to […]
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On May 23 at approximately 1:49 am, Dare County Sheriff’s Office, C District, conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 12 near Nace Jennette Rd. in Buxton, N.C. During the stop, probable cause was established to search the vehicle. While the Deputies conducting the search of the vehicle, an amount of Methamphetamine and Drug Paraphernalia were […]
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This is a developing story. Click here for the latest update. An unoccupied home at the end of Ocean Drive in Rodanthe collapsed into the ocean at approximately 2:35 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28. The home was built in 1970, and was a 1,728-square-foot residence with five bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The home was uninhabitable and […]
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The Island Free Press (IFP) is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 calendar, and pre-ordering is now available for folks who want to celebrate the beauty of Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands all year long. Our IFP readers submitted all the photos in the 12-month 2025 calendar and include landmarks, beach scenes, and other […]
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