Stir-crazy residents were treated to a new outlet for outdoor activity while maintaining social distance guidelines last week when the Rodanthe Fishing Pier opened to the public on Saturday, April 25, for the 2020 season. Folks who remember the post-Dorian damage will also notice some changes at the pier, thanks to the recent addition of […]
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Upgrades in Progress at Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative’s Frisco Substation
May 4, 2020 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
A series of upgrades are steadily progressing at the Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative’s (CHEC) Frisco Substation, thanks to hard work and a collaboration with contractor Lee Electrical Construction. Though the contractor is based out of Aberdeen, N.C., crew members have been staying on Hatteras Island since early March to complete the sweep of upgrades that […]
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New Hatteras Island Business Association Launches “Welcome” Ribbon Campaign
May 4, 2020 | Local News | By: Joy Crist | 3
As non-resident homeowners arrive on Hatteras Island this week, they will be greeted to a more colorful and welcoming landscape, thanks to the newly launched Hatteras Island Business Association. Created just days ago on April 29, 2020, the brand new organization was formed in an effort to generate a more positive message for homeowners […]
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Fair Haven UMC Installs Blessing Box for Tri-villages
May 2, 2020 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
A Blessing Box was installed at the Fair Haven United Methodist Church (UMC) in Rodanthe on Saturday, May 2, for Tri-village area residents in need. The box is full of non-perishable food items, personal hygiene products, and household products, and is stationed directly outside the church. “Everybody in the community is able to come and […]
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Dare County has conducted a total of 357 COVID-19 tests, per video update
April 30, 2020 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Dare County released the total number of tests conducted in the county for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, stating that a total of 357 tests have been performed since March, in a recent video update. As of April 26, the number of tests in relation to the population is just below 1% […]
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Editor’s Blog: Hatred is NOT the norm, and other key takeaways from day-whatever in quarantine
April 28, 2020 | Editor's Blog | By: Joy Crist | 3
On March 17, North Carolina’s bars and restaurants were shuttered to the public, per an Executive Order from the governor, marking the first big move of soon-to-come social distancing guidelines. On March 20, access to Dare County was prohibited by local officials, (which barred non-resident property owners entry to the county), and on March 27, […]
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NPS asks for the public’s input on a 20-year Sediment Management Framework
April 20, 2020 | Seashore News | By: Joy Crist
Monday marked the first installment of four webinars hosted by the National Park Service (NPS) to discuss the creation of a 20-year sediment management framework for the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS), and to solicit the public’s feedback on the endeavor. Natural accretion and erosion processes have impacted the Hatteras and Ocracoke island shorelines for […]
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Improvements planned for Frisco Bathhouse and Canadian Hole Beach Accesses
April 20, 2020 | Seashore News | By: Joy Crist
Several improvements, repairs and enhancements are planned in the months to come for two of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s (CHNS) more popular beach access sites – the Canadian Hole parking area in between Avon and Buxton, and the Frisco Bathhouse. Frisco Bathhouse Project Plans are being made to expand the Frisco Bathhouse parking area […]
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Major Restoration in the Works for the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
April 17, 2020 | Seashore News | By: Joy Crist
Initial plans are being made to begin a major repair project that will give the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse a well-deserved restoration from the inside out. Built in 1868-70, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse has understandably suffered some wear and tear due to regular exposure to salt air, high winds, intense sunlight, and a 2,900 ft. move […]
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Another tugboat goes into the deep for the Outer Banks’ newest Artificial Reef…WITH VIDEO
April 10, 2020 | Fishing | By: Joy Crist
On Thursday, April 9, another decommissioned tugboat was purposely sent to the bottom of the ocean in a continuing effort to boost the Outer Banks’ newest artificial reef, AR-165. The new artificial reef is sponsored by the Outer Banks Anglers Club, and the ensuing reef, (which is located roughly 7.5 miles off of Oregon Inlet), will […]
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