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 2017. And this was certainly a busy year that was filled with unforeseen crises, ongoing projects, controversial legislation, and one particular infamous sandbar. (Guess […]
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Removal Stage Begins at Frisco Pier …WITH SLIDE SHOW
The pier house at the Frisco (aka Cape Hatteras) Pier is ready to be dismantled and removed – a project that will likely begin on Tuesday, December 12, and which will last just a few days to several weeks. After the initial staging phase, which included asbestos abatement by a special contractor, inspections, and securing […]
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New Community Skate Park Being Constructed in Rodanthe
Tri-village area kids are on track to receive a slightly belated Christmas present, as a new skate park is being built on the grounds of the Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo Community Center facility. Starting construction right after Thanksgiving, it’s estimated that the 7,000 square foot park will be completed by Mid-January, assuming that the weather cooperates. […]
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Museum’s Event Brightened with Presentation of the State’s Highest Civilian Honor
By JOY CRIST On Saturday afternoon, the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum partnered with the Hatteras Village Civic Association, local churches, and crafts people to create “Holidays on Hatteras.” The event was an all-encompassing collection of food, vendors, holiday music, special exhibits, and all things merry that included the “‘Holiday at the Museum” open house, […]
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Delayed Christmas Parade Brings Plenty of Holiday Spirit – and Candy – to Hatteras Village ….WITH SLIDE SHOW By JOY CRIST
Though the annual Hatteras Village Christmas Parade was delayed by a day due to wet and rainy weather, it had no effect on the crowds and the community spirit that was abundant in Hatteras Village on Sunday afternoon. Locals and visitors lined the sides of N.C. Highway 12 from the southern end of Hatteras to […]
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UPDATE: Dare County BOC Opts to Keep Winter Trash Schedule the Same for Hatteras Island
The Dare County Board of Commissioners opted not to change the winter trash schedule for unincorporated Dare County, which includes Hatteras Island, at their December 4 meeting. The idea of a reduced trash pick-up schedule was proposed at the November 20 meeting as a possible way to save extra funds. The revised trash schedule would […]
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Extensive Frisco Pier Removal Project Begins
The initial staging process of the Frisco Pier Removal project has begun, but dismantling and tearing down the pier will not be a quick undertaking. On December 5, the Frisco (aka Cape Hatteras) Pier was surrounded by a large metal fence to make the area safe for the public, and a series of separate tasks […]
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Could Hatteras Island Turn into a Year-Round Destination?
By JOY CRIST The week of Thanksgiving has historically been considered the last big bang for a number of island businesses. It?s typical to see a flutter of activity leading up to the weekend after Turkey Day, and then relative quiet as restaurants and shops close for the season, and spend a couple months gearing […]
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Avon Pier Extends Season Through the Weekend Due to Historic Fishing Conditions
The Avon Fishing Pier typically closes for the season on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, but this year, historic fishing conditions have led to a week-long extension – and some very happy anglers. For the first couple of days after the annual wintertime closure, the longtime manager of the pier, Keith Matthews, typically lets some of […]
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Jug Handle Bridge Slated to Begin Construction in Early 2018
As the former Lego Bridge on Pea Island is dismantled, and progress continues on the new Bonner Bridge, the third bridge in the trio of Hatteras Island projects – the “Jug Handle” Bridge – is nearing its early 2018 starting date. “Construction is scheduled to begin in March 2018, and starting in January and February, […]
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