A new museum is opening in Buxton that shines a spotlight on an almost forgotten and diluted chapter of American history. Officially opening in a matter of weeks, the “Lost Colony Museum and Gift Shop” unveils Hatteras Island’s role in the familiar story of the early English colonists, through hundreds of artifacts that were recovered […]
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Avon Farmers Market is returning for 2023 with a new location
April 18, 2023 | Island Features | By: Joy Crist
The Avon Farmers Market is returning for the 2023 season on Tuesday, June 13, with a new location next to the Vacasa office along N.C. Highway 12. “The market was held in this location some years ago, so it is kind of returning to where it started,” stated market organizers. The market is sponsored by […]
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Avon Fishing Pier will open in May; 2023 Summer Concert Series announced
April 14, 2023 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
The Avon Fishing Pier is planning to open to the public in May, and an official opening date is expected to be announced within the next several weeks. In 2022, the pier opened on May 5, but in previous years, the Avon Pier had a late start to the season due to damage from a […]
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Seasonal ORV routes in front of villages close on April 15
April 11, 2023 | Seashore News | By: Joy Crist
Seasonal off-road vehicle (ORV) routes in front of Hatteras Island villages and the Ocracoke Campground become pedestrian-only starting this Saturday, April 15. These routes, which run parallel to the towns of Hatteras, Frisco, Avon, and the Tri-villages, open to ORVs annually in the winter months when the visitor population is low, and close from April […]
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Ocracoke ferries resume operations on Monday; N.C. Highway 12 remains open
April 10, 2023 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
All Ocracoke ferry operations resumed service on Monday morning, and N.C. Highway 12 remained open and free of ocean overwash after an Easter weekend nor’easter that impacted the Outer Banks. “NC12 is open and passable, with NO ocean overwash issues last night,” stated the North Carolina Department of Transportation in a Monday morning update. “Our […]
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CHEC celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day
April 10, 2023 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Each year, Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) joins other electric cooperatives across the state and nation to celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day. Held annually on the second Monday in April, this day recognizes lineworkers’ critical role in providing members with the power they depend on every day. CHEC’s lineworkers are responsible for keeping the power flowing […]
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New Tri-Villages seasonal market will launch on April 10
April 7, 2023 | Island Features | By: Joy Crist
A new and seasonal artists market is coming to the Tri-villages, with its first-ever event scheduled for Monday, April 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The April “Tri Villages Market at Camp Hatteras” will feature more than 30 artists, craftsmen, and vendors, and will set the stage for a weekly summertime “Wednesday in Waves” […]
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2023 climbing season for Cape Hatteras Lighthouse unlikely as restoration project takes next steps
April 5, 2023 | Seashore News | By: Joy Crist
While the Bodie Island Lighthouse will open for climbers on April 26, a 2023 climbing season for the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is unlikely, as a years-long project to restore the 1870 structure enters the next phase. The first phase of the project wrapped up in 2021, and entailed removing the interior paint to provide a […]
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CHEC announces winners of 2023/2024 Hatteras Island Photo Contest
April 4, 2023 | Island Features | By: Joy Crist
The Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) recently unveiled the 12 winning photos of their ninth annual photo contest, which will be featured in the upcoming 2024 CHEC calendar. The contest, which runs from October through February every year, has become a popular competition among island residents, and features photos of Hatteras Island which are submitted […]
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Saturday cold front will bring strong winds, potential coastal flooding to the Outer Banks
March 31, 2023 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Confidence is increasing that a cold front on Saturday will bring a range of severe weather impacts, including strong winds, large surf and beach erosion, and minor coastal flooding, per a Friday morning update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. Minor coastal flooding with 1-3 feet of inundation above ground level is possible […]
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