The recent federal government proposal to open up the North Carolina coastline to oil / gas exploration and seismic testing has generated waves on both a local and statewide level, with many organizations stepping up to ensure that coastal residents are represented in the ultimate decision. The proposal would allow drilling for oil just […]
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A Primer on the Commercial Fishing License Issue
By JOY CRIST On February 14 and 15, the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission will meet in Wrightsville Beach to discuss a range of topics, including proposed changes to eligibility requirements for commercial fishing licenses. This issue has local fishermen on the edge of their seat ? a position they are unfortunately somewhat familiar with […]
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Checking in on 2018 National Seashore Projects – What’s on the Horizon, and When
By JOY CRIST Despite a brief three-day interlude due to the federal government shutdown over the past weekend, 2018 is already shaping up to be yet another busy year when it comes to projects within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. And considering that these projects are scattered throughout the islands, it can be justifiably hard […]
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Islanders Wake Up to Icy Winter Wonderland …WITH SLIDE SHOW
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Avon Resident Ed Danko Announces Candidacy for Dare County Commissioner
On January 11, Republican Ed Danko announced his candidacy for the November 2018 election for the at-large seat of Dare County Commissioner. If elected, it would be the first time in recent memory that the Board of Commissioners would have two representatives from Hatteras Island – The last time it occurred was from 1961 through […]
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Cape Point Enjoys an Unusual Weekend Visitor By JOY CRIST
On Saturday afternoon, local beachcombers along Cape Point reported seeing a newcomer to the scene – a resting seal that was enjoying the beach, (and presumably, not the shelling and the fishing.) The seal made an appearance at around 4 p.m. on Saturday, but had disappeared by the end of the weekend. However, visitors who […]
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Strong Thunderstorms Produce 77 mph Winds Gusts on Friday By JOY CRIST
A strong cold front on Friday night produced some intense thunderstorms across the eastern North Carolina area, especially over the Outer Banks where winds gusted to 77 mph at the Avon Fishing Pier, according to the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City Office. Peak wind gusts in other areas of the Outer Banks included […]
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UPDATE: One Fatality in Accident on N.C. Highway 12 in Avon
Traffic on N.C. Highway 12 was stopped on both sides of Ace Hardware and the Food Lion shopping plaza in Avon from approximately 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., when traffic slowly resumed in both directions. The accident involved a Dare County sanitation truck and a white utility van. The Dare County Sheriff’s Office, local fire […]
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What’s Happening with the Proposed Insurance Increase?
By CATHERINE KOZAK The prospect of significant increases in homeowners? insurance was tossed on public plates three days before Thanksgiving, and with the holiday season in full tilt, it took a while for people to notice. But a reprieve this week will allow anyone who owns a year-round home in Dare County to learn important […]
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Major Accident on N.C. Highway 12 in Avon
Traffic on N.C. Highway 12 was stopped on both sides of Ace Hardware and the Food Lion shopping plaza in Avon from approximately 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., when traffic slowly resumed in both directions. It was reported that the accident involved a Dare County sanitation truck and a white van. The Dare County Sheriff’s […]
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