A strong cold front will bring the potential for severe weather, strong winds, and locally heavy rains starting Sunday night, according to an update from the National Weather Service (NWS). The main threats are damaging wind gusts of 50-70 mph and localized flooding in areas with poor drainage. An isolated tornado or two is also […]
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A team of local fishermen made waves on Saturday when they reeled in a 12 to 13-foot great white shark from a Hatteras Island shoreline. Luke Beard, Jason Rosenfeld, and Dan Rothermel have been fishing at local beaches for years, and the 1,400-1,800 pound great white was reeled in by Beard – who works at […]
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UPDATE: The Hatteras-Ocracoke, Ocracoke-Cedar Island, and Ocracoke-Swan Quarter ferries have resumed normal operations as of 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 15 The Hatteras-Ocracoke, Ocracoke-Cedar Island, and Ocracoke-Swan Quarter ferry operations have been suspended due to low visibility from heavy fog as of Saturday morning at 5:00 a.m., per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division. […]
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The Dare County Public Works Department will host a three-day household hazardous waste collection event in three separate locations from Thursday, May 8, 2025 through Saturday, May 10, 2025. During this free event, Dare County residents and property owners can drop off a variety of hazardous materials—including motor oil in spill-proof containers, along with paints, polishes, varnishes, fluorescent lightbulbs, […]
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The North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) is a statewide organization with deep Hatteras Island roots. Founded in 1965, just two years after the Bonner Bridge linked Hatteras Island with the rest of the world, the NCBBA had more than 5,000 members at one point, from more than 30 states. The NCBBA’s membership peak coincided […]
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All six episodes of The Outer Edge docuseries are now available on YouTube, featuring spotlights on commercial fishing, Outer Banks creators and musicians, photographers, the wild environment, and the region’s boat building tradition. The six-part series, produced locally by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau (OBVB), is part of the organization’s “ongoing commitment to responsible travel […]
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Dare County, in partnership with Current TV, has released a new video, “Spring Gardening Tips from the Dare County Extension Master Gardeners,” which is designed to help local gardeners prepare for the spring planting season with expert advice tailored to the unique coastal conditions of the Outer Banks. Hosted by Jenna Livernois, Dare County’s horticulture agent […]
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Drivers may experience brief traffic delays in Hatteras Village this week, as a transmission pole is scheduled to be replaced on the corner of N.C. Highway 12 and Eagle Pass Road, according to an update from Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC). CHEC contractor River City Construction has been working for the past few months to […]
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1:00 P.M. UPDATE: The Ocracoke-Cedar Island and Ocracoke-Swan Quarter ferry operations have resumed normal operations. The Ocracoke-Cedar Island and Ocracoke-Swan Quarter ferry operations have been suspended on Tuesday morning due to inclement weather, according to an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division. The Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry is running as of 7:30 a.m., however, service may […]
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The Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation (HICF) will host its annual St. Patrick’s Day Brunch on Sunday, March 16, at the Hatteras Village Civic Center from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will feature a range of fabulous brunch fare, live music by Rory, mimosas, beer, a Bloody Mary bar (BYO Vodka), non-alcoholic beverages, a […]
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