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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Hatteras Island Meals (HIM) is seeking new volunteers to help with delivery service to high-risk residents throughout the island community, and particularly in the Tri-villages area, per a recent social media announcement. The all-volunteer organization, which provides nutritious lunches to Hatteras Islanders in need, has recently received a financial boost thanks to funds from the […]
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UPDATE: N.C. Highway 12 has now REOPENED to traffic between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe. Please drive carefully. Per a Saturday night update, NCDOT crews will be back after first light on Sunday to patch up any issues from Sunday morning’s high tide, which is at roughly 5:30 a.m. Per a Saturday evening update from the […]
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An ongoing project to elevate the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge’s visitor center took a big step forward in recent days, as the center was raised roughly five feet above ground in an effort to protect it from oceanside flooding that regularly accompanies storms. The project was spearheaded by the Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society, a […]
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Gov. Roy Cooper announced at a briefing on Tuesday afternoon that he recently signed an Executive Order to prohibit utility companies from shutting off services for people who are unable to pay. The order comes on the cusp of April 1, when many bills are due, and targets utility companies that provide electric, gas, water, […]
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An area of low pressure is forecast to strengthen off the North Carolina coast Tuesday night and Wednesday, producing gusty winds, rough surf and possibly minor coastal flooding, per a Monday afternoon update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Minor coastal flooding 1-2 ft. above ground level is possible for soundside […]
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Governor Roy Cooper issued a statewide Stay at Home Executive Order at a Friday afternoon briefing from the state’s Coronavirus Task Force. The order follows Dare County’s “Stay Home – Stay Healthy” declaration, which was also issued on Friday afternoon. For any discrepancies between the two orders, the more restrictive version of the guidelines applies. The […]
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“Have y’all heard of the ‘bear hunts’ taking place in neighborhoods across the country? Well, we know that Hatteras Island can take it up a notch!” So begins a social media introduction to a new event that will be held this Saturday and Sunday – the first-ever Hatteras Island Car Safari. In an effort to […]
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North Carolina’s public school students may be spending more time at in-home classrooms, but local Cape Hatteras Secondary School (CHSS) art teacher Justin Paxton and his CHSS mural club have found a productive way to get some fresh air. The team is still sticking to their long-term goal to make Hatteras Island a more colorful […]
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Outer Banks fans now have the ability to add a little local flavor to their newly established at-home classrooms, thanks to a wealth of online materials, resources, videos, and activities that are popping up online. Though temporarily closed to in-person visitors, Hatteras Island’s landmarks, historic sites, and parks have been hard at work creating unique […]
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