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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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A whale was spotted hanging around the Avon Fishing Pier on a sunny Monday afternoon, surprising anglers who were already enjoying great weather and plenty of catches. “It was hanging around the pier for a while – it moved a little ways down, and then it came back again,” said a staff member at the […]
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Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum and the Mystery of Theodosia Burr Back in the Spotlight By JOY CRIST By JOY CRIST By JOY CRIST The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum and director Joseph Schwarzer will appear in an episode of “Mysteries At The Museum” on Thursday, November 30, at 9 p.m. on the Travel […]
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