Typically, the first thing that my new mountain buddies say when I tell them I’m from Avon is, “Do you miss it?” Actually, that’s a lie. The first thing they say is, “Where?” So I repeat, “Avon.” Then they say “Where’s that?” And I say, “It’s a small town on Hatteras Island.” Then they say, […]
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I hate Valentine’s Day. And I’m a newlywed who’s in the intoxicating throes of exciting young love. (OK, it’s actually the throes of laid-back, middle-aged love, but still.) In fact, Valentine’s Day has always been one of my least favorite holidays, where I would traditionally watch as all of my excited colleagues got flowers delivered […]
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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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