Though many area residents took advantage of early voting at the Fessenden Center in Buxton, May 8 officially marked Primary Day in Dare and Hyde Counties. Hatteras village residents have an additional reason to head to the ballot box, as the primary includes a special referendum to use already collected tax funds for construction and […]
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Avon Pier Reopens after March Nor’easter Damage
The Avon Pier reopened on Friday, May 4, after finishing repairs which stemmed from a series of nor’easters that occurred throughout the month of March. According to Pier Manager, Keith Matthews, the pier fared well during the bulk of the winter, but it was the March storms, and the subsequent loss of beach, that caused […]
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“Graveyard Run” Skate Park Opens in Rodanthe
The new skate park in Rodanthe celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, May 5, and plenty of kids of all ages stopped by to take a test spin. The 7,000 square foot park, which was designated as the “Graveyard Run” at the celebration, is a long anticipated project for tri-village area residents – especially the […]
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“Graveyard Run” Skate Park Opens in Rodanthe
The new skate park in Rodanthe celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, May 5, and plenty of kids of all ages stopped by to take a test spin. The 7,000 square foot park, which was designated as the “Graveyard Run” at the celebration, is a long anticipated project for tri-village area residents – especially the […]
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NCWU Asks Governor for Charter/Headboats Seats on Marine Fisheries Commission
The North Carolina Watermen United (NCWU) recently sent a letter to Governor Cooper requesting dedicated seats for Charter/Headboats in the re-organization of the Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC). “The NCWU has always said that there are three types of fishermen – recreational, charter/headboat captains, and commercial,” said Melba Milak, Executive Secretary of the NCWU, “and what’s […]
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Where are the Food Trucks?
By CATHERINE KOZAK Food trucks can now operate in unincorporated Dare County, but potential owners are hardly storming the gates to take advantage of the new opportunity. Despite mostly positive responses and expressed interest from some entrepreneurs at public meetings held earlier this year, no one has yet come forward to seek a permit, says […]
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Visiting Whale Makes a Splash in Rodanthe …WITH VIDEOS
Beachgoers close to the Rodanthe Pier got a bit of a surprise on Wednesday when a barely offshore whale popped out of the water and put on quite a show. The display was caught on video by Haley Shirk, who was visiting Hatteras Island for the first time, and the footage has been making waves […]
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NPS and Partners Educate OBX Residents about Wildfire Risks By JOY CRIST
The National Park Service (NPS) in conjunction with a number of other local, state and federal agencies wrapped up a series of meetings this week that aimed to educate the public about wildlife risks along the Outer Banks. Held in Buxton, Ocracoke, Manteo, Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills, the meetings provided valuable information on […]
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South Beach Road and Parking Area Opens By JOY CRIST
On Thursday, the National Park Service (NPS) opened South Beach Road and a new parking area for public use, with no ORV permit required to access. The project has been in the works since late 2017. South Beach, or “The Hook,” is the shoreline that is situated just south of Cape Point, and which is […]
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Bonner Bridge on Track to Open in Late 2018, Per April 24 Update By JOY CRIST
More than two years after its groundbreaking, the Bonner Bridge Replacement project is steadily moving towards its anticipated opening to traffic later this year. At the north end of the project, crews have completed almost 75% of the northern approach. At the section that will be the bridge’s northern incline, crews are steadily driving the […]
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