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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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For the first time in a decade, a leading theater company is paying a visit to Hatteras Island to stage a big city-worthy musical, and to work with the talented students of the Cape Hatteras Secondary School’s (CHSS) Drama Club. The Hurrah Players, an acclaimed non-profit theater company out of Norfolk, Virginia, will be staging […]
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