An interview with “Keeper James” Charlet on Oregon Inlet, local history, and his upcoming new book

James D. “Keeper James” Charlet is an authority on the US Life-Saving Service on North Carolina’s iconic Outer Banks. He contributes to local and national media, (including the Island Free Press), and hosts Keeper James Presentations TM which is a series of live programs presented by historians, historical interpreters, and performers. Charlet is also a dedicated advocate […]

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Work underway to repair the Midgett House after issues from a 2017 lightning strike resurface

Sometime during the night of July 2, 2017, one of the most popular structures at the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station in Rodanthe – the 1907 Midgett House – was hit by lightning. The lightning strike made contact with the original wiring in the home, which is no longer in use, but nevertheless runs through the entire […]

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Ocean overwash reported on Ocracoke; High Surf Advisory in effect until Friday morning

Ocean overwash was reported on northern Ocracoke Island following Thursday’s approximate 6:00 a.m. high tide. Minor ocean overwash was also reported in north Buxton and Pea Island. N.C. Highway 12 is open throughout Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, and the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry is running as scheduled. A High Surf Advisory has been issued for the Outer […]

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As seals make appearances in the winter months, beachgoers are advised to leave them be

As locals know, one of the best aspects of combing the Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches in the wintertime is the prospect of spotting a seal that has popped up along the shoreline. Although beachgoers may initially be concerned that the lounging seal is in trouble, the seals are actually just “hanging out” for a […]

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Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival announces schedule of events for Saturday, Feb. 24

Celebrating its fourth year in 2024, the Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival (HVWF) is returning to Hatteras Island on Friday and Saturday, February 23-24, and organizers recently shared the schedule of events for Saturday, which features activities at varying locations around Hatteras Village. The festival will kick off Friday evening with the delicious Fin, Feather, and Bourbon […]

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Ocracoke Express passenger ferry will begin service on May 23; Reservations are available starting Feb. 23

The Ocracoke Express passenger ferry between Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands will begin service for the 2024 season on May 23, and online reservations will be available starting on February 23. The passenger ferry, which is now in its sixth season, transports passengers via a 70-minute trip between Hatteras Village and Silver Lake Harbor in Ocracoke Village, where […]

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Many changes ahead as the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse project enters a highly-active phase of restoration

The multi-year project to restore the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and surrounding grounds is about to enter a new and highly active phase. Over the next few months, an estimated 25 tractor-trailers will be heading to and from the Buxton site to deliver materials. Scaffolding will be built around the structure to make interior and exterior […]

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