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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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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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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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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Hatteras Celebrates the Holidays with Parade, Museum Open House…WITH SLIDE SHOW
December 10, 2018 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
The parade kicked off, as it traditionally does, with a Dare County Sheriff’s escort and the Conner’s Supermarket Willys Jeep, followed by the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Band, who set a festive tone for the procession to follow. The Grinch made an appearance in his golf cart, followed by the Girl Scouts, who were visiting […]
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Year In Review – the Stories that Grabbed Our Attention in 2018
December 9, 2018 | Editor's Blog | By: Joy Crist
It’s that time of year again when we carry on Irene’s annual tradition of looking back at the stories that grabbed – and held – our attention in 2018. 2018 could arguably be classified as “The Year of Unfinished Business… And Weather.” Many of our biggest stories this past year were carry-overs from 2017, like […]
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New Parking Lots at Kite Point, Old Lighthouse Road to Start Construction in Early 2019
December 6, 2018 | Seashore News | By: Joy Crist
New parking areas at Kite Point in between Avon and Buxton, and at the former Naval Facility / Coast Guard housing complex at the end of Old Lighthouse Road, are slated to begin construction in early 2019. The two projects were outlined in detail at a Wednesday night meeting in Buxton hosted by the National […]
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Generator Fire Causes No Damage to St. John United Methodist Church, Thanks to Quick Response
December 3, 2018 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
A generator fire that started on Monday morning at the St. John United Methodist Church (UMC) in Avon caused no damage to the church itself, thanks to a quick response from the Avon Volunteer Fire Department. The generator, which is located on the side of the brick structure, was powered on during a routine weekly […]
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