Thanksgiving on the Islands: An ode to meat and football Thanksgiving on the Islands: An ode to meat and football On Nov. 27, millions of Americans will put on their stretch pants, pull out the remote control, and settle into eight hours of couch time and football until it’s time to dive headfirst into a […]
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Thanksgiving on the Islands: An ode to meat and football
November 18, 2014 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Thanksgiving on the Islands: An ode to meat and football Thanksgiving on the Islands: An ode to meat and football On Nov. 27, millions of Americans will put on their stretch pants, pull out the remote control, and settle into eight hours of couch time and football until it’s time to dive headfirst into a […]
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Why I miss Hatteras Island Christmas: An ode to bad attire and ingenuity with Christmas lights
November 13, 2013 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
So it has been nearly a year since I decided to live full-time in a non-Hatteras Island locale, and yet the reasons why island life is superior keep making themselves crystal clear, despite the obvious benefits of being a North Carolina highlander. For example, if we get saltwater flooding at 2,300 feet above sea level, […]
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An Outer Banks Wedding: Hatteras-style
January 8, 2013 | Weddings | By: Joy Crist
So if were up to me, I would have eloped to Vegas months ago to get married by the closest available Elvis impersonator. Unfortunately for me, I do believe that my close family and friends, whom I love dearly and don’t want to disappoint, either: A) Do not recognize Elvis as a religious figurehead and […]
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More than 60 costumed riders turned out for Bike the Light…WITH SLIDE SHOW By JOY CRIST
October 15, 2012 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
More than 60 costumed riders turned out for Bike the Light…WITH SLIDE SHOW By JOY CRIST More than 60 costumed riders turned out for Bike the Light…WITH SLIDE SHOW By JOY CRIST Another year, another gang of zombie doctors, jellyfish, and pirates taking a leisurely bike ride to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Saturday, Oct. 13, […]
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55 brave islanders get their heads shaved for a worthy cause…WITH SLIDE SHOW By JOY CRIST
March 19, 2012 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
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St. Johns Church in Avon is moving up after Hurricane Irene By JOY CRIST
March 13, 2012 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
UPDATE: St. Johns congregation will worship in its renovated building On May 27 The St. Johns United Methodist Church congregation in Avon will return to the church building on McMullen Road on Memorial Day weekend after 15 weeks of holding worship services in the Avon Fire Station. There is still work to be done, reports […]
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Avon woman giving up a head of hair for kids with cancer
February 27, 2012 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Ladies, how much money would it take for you to shave your head? Ladies, how much money would it take for you to shave your head? Ladies, how much money would it take for you to shave your head? Would you do it for $5,000? $10,000? $20,000 plus the subsequent cost of hats? Would you […]
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July 4 fireworks may be returning to Hatteras Island
February 14, 2012 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
After two years of no fireworks displays on Hatteras or Ocracoke islands, it looks like fireworks are on the horizon again — in Avon village for 2012’s Independence Day. After two years of no fireworks displays on Hatteras or Ocracoke islands, it looks like fireworks are on the horizon again — in Avon village for […]
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Island Living: A Visitor’s Guide to life in the Real World
December 8, 2011 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
A couple months ago, a friend called me and said she was on her way off island for the first time since the hurricane, and asked if I had any suggestions for her re-introduction to the Outside World. I laughed and said, “Above all else, as long as you remember to wear pants, you’ll be […]
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