Divers have always been drawn to the mysteries of the deep. But on at least one day a year, there’s even more to discover topside. The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras is gearing up to host the sixth annual Underwater Heritage Symposium to showcase a wide array of underwater and maritime experiences. The […]
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Islanders driving through Avon may notice that the Askins Creek Store in Avon looks a little brighter these days, thanks to the addition of a new mural that covers the street-facing side of the store’s car wash building. The mural in question is another addition by art teacher Justin Paxton and a team of Cape […]
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A High Wind Warning is in effect starting at 10 p.m. on Sunday night and continuing until 7 a.m. on Monday morning, per an alert from the National Weather Service (NWS). West winds of 25-35 mph are forecast overnight, with gusts up to 60 mph on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands. The NWS Newport / Morehead […]
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A brand new preschool is getting ready for its grand opening, and it’s the first preschool to be based in the Tri-villages since Hurricane Irene closed the former preschool down in 2011. The Village Preschool in Rodanthe, which was launched by the local Fair Haven United Methodist Church (UMC), is celebrating this milestone with an […]
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The 2019 Cape Hatteras National Seashore camping season at the Oregon Inlet, Cape Point, Frisco, and Ocracoke campgrounds will begin on Friday, April 12. Water and electric services are available at 23 camping sites at Oregon Inlet Campground. All campgrounds accommodate tents, trailers, and motorhomes up to 35 feet. Each campground also provides restrooms, potable […]
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A prescribed and intentionally scheduled burn at the Dare County Bombing Range garnered attention form northern Hatteras Island residents on Tuesday afternoon, as smoke from the Dare County mainland fire was clearly visible across the Pamlico Sound roughly 20-25 miles away. Per the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, (which also schedules prescribed burns at its […]
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The Bonner Bridge Replacement officially opened to the public at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, February 25, per an online announcement and video from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The bridge opened to vehicles after completing the final painting of traffic lanes on the roadways that lead to the bridge structure itself. The opening occurred […]
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Photos by Don Bowers Where can you take a tour of in-the-water duck blinds, paint a feathered masterpiece, have a riveting close call with an airborne falcon, and get acquainted with a particularly friendly barn owl? Apparently, you can do it all on Hatteras Island. Hatteras village was a surprisingly busy spot for a late […]
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The Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) announced on Monday morning that islanders should expect two planned power outages on Wednesday and Thursday, as transmission cables are transferred from the old Bonner Bridge to the new replacement bridge. The power will be out at the following locations, and at the following dates and times: Rodanthe, Waves, […]
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The first ever Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival is just hours away from launching, and the inaugural event is already generating ample buzz, as well as ticket sales. Despite its early popularity, day passes for Saturday, (which features the bulk of the festival’s events and activities), are still available, and can be purchased on-site at the […]
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