Like previous years, in addition to recapping the stories that held our attention in 2018, we also like to take a look ahead to see what stories will likely pop up in the headlines in the year to come. And you’ll probably notice that there are quite a few carry-overs on this list from 2018, […]
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Partial Government Shutdown – What is Not Open and / or Available
December 22, 2018 | Seashore News | By: Joy Crist | 1
The partial federal government shutdown on Saturday morning at 12 a.m. resulted in closures of all Cape Hatteras National Seashore visitors’ centers and many services, but the beaches remain open to the public. All rules and regulations apply for the Cape Hatteras National Seashore during the shutdown, and a list of what is operational during […]
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Coastal Storm Brings Rain, Winds, and Minor Coastal Flooding to Hatteras Island
December 22, 2018 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
A coastal storm that began on Thursday brought minor soundside flooding to portions of Hatteras Island on early Saturday morning, however N.C. Highway 12 remained passable throughout the island as of Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. The storm also brought strong winds from Thursday through Saturday, with peak wind gusts of 48 mph recorded in […]
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Fire Involving Multiple Structures in Hatteras; No Injuries Reported
December 21, 2018 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
A fire is currently in progress as of 8 p.m. in Hatteras village near Smell Wreck Lane and Empire Gem Lane. Multiple Volunteer Fire Departments from Hatteras Island are responding to the scene. Early reports state that the fire started at one home, and a second and possible third structure is involved. There is not […]
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Coast Guard Medevacs Cruise Ship Passenger 402 Miles Southeast of Cape Hatteras
December 20, 2018 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
The Coast Guard medevaced a man from a cruise ship 402 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras, Wednesday evening. The crew of the Anthem of the Seas notified Coast Guard Fifth District command center watchstanders that a 79-year-old man was suffering from symptoms of kidney complications and required a medevac. A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk rescue […]
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Chicamacomico Historical Association Acquires Property Adjacent to the 1911 Station
The Chicamacomico Historical Association was able to purchase the property adjacent to the 1911 Station in early December, thanks to help from local individuals and organizations who worked together to expand the historic site. Funded in large part by the Dare County Tourism Board, with assistance from both the Meekins Charitable Trust and the Gaddy […]
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In Late 2019, Pole Road in Hatteras will be “Pole” Road No More
December 20, 2018 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
A late 2019 project orchestrated by Tideland Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) will effectively remove the aerial power lines from Pole Road at the southern end of Hatteras Island, switching to a submarine cable that will be far more reliable in the years to come. “Technically, [that stretch] will no longer be Pole Road, because there […]
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One Avon Gym Closes as Another Prepares to Open
December 17, 2018 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Active Hatteras Islanders were disappointed to learn that the gym at Spa Koru in Avon would be closing on December 31, but the gap in fitness services for the island will be filled, and filled quickly. Seth Foutz, a 20+ year chef and island resident, was one of the members affected by the upcoming gym […]
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Bonner Bridge Opening Delayed to February / March 2019
December 13, 2018 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Due to a pattern of bad weather and storms throughout the fall season, the opening of the new Bonner Bridge has been delayed from the originally scheduled January 2019 to February or March of 2019. Though the bridge is complete and fully intact, crews are still working on the finishing touches to allow vehicles on […]
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CHES Students Celebrate Holidays Around the World
December 12, 2018 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Kindergarten and first grade students at the Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHES) got into a global holiday spirit on Tuesday with their lively annual celebration of “Holidays Around the World.” The event, (which is bolstered by parent volunteers as well as a team of teachers), showcases how holidays are celebrated at varying countries around the […]
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