The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division has canceled several trips scheduled for the Pamlico Sound routes between Cedar Island, Swan Quarter, and Ocracoke on Wednesday, June 23, due to shoaling issues in the ferry channel. The following trips are canceled for Wednesday on the Ocracoke-to-mainland ferry routes: 11:00 a.m. Ocracoke to Swan Quarter 5:30 […]
Local News | Full Article
A strong cold front will slowly move through the Outer Banks area on Tuesday afternoon and into tonight, bringing the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms as well as isolated flash flooding, per a recent update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Rip currents also remain a threat for beachgoers on […]
Local News | Full Article
The 63rd annual Big Rock Blue Marlin tournament wrapped up this past weekend, and a boat based out of Oregon Inlet ended up landing the top spot, as well as the tournament’s largest cash prize for a first-place marlin in history. The vessel WideSpread, with local Captain Jay Watson and a team of anglers from […]
Fishing | Full Article
The remnants of Potential Tropical Cyclone 3, which is located in the Gulf of Mexico as of Friday morning, could bring heavy rains and minor coastal flooding to the Outer Banks early next week, per a recent update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. The current forecast from the National Hurricane Center […]
Local News | Full Article
While hopes were high that the new oceanfront RV Park in Avon would be open in time for the summer season, the “Avon by the Sea RV Park” will not open to the public until the fall of 2021, per property owner and pier operator, Joe Thompson. The delay is due to the limited availability […]
Local News | Full Article
The Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men (CHUMM) is looking for volunteers to serve as Assessors who will help determine how CHUMM can assist families in need after a hurricane or other disaster impacts the Outer Banks. Per Dennis Carroll of CHUMM, one of the greatest barriers to the organization’s disaster response is a shortage of Assessors […]
Local News | Full Article
Strong to severe thunderstorms ahead of a cold front are possible throughout the day on Tuesday, and particularly along the southern Outer Banks, per a Tuesday morning update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Thunderstorms are possible throughout the day, but the main threat for severe weather is between noon […]
Local News | Full Article
The Hyde County Manager’s Office will seek the public’s input on adding the Ocracoke Lighthouse to the existing tram service at a public listening session on Thursday, June 17, from 4:00- 5:30 p.m. at the Ocracoke Community Center. The proposal includes adding a stop on the current tram route that includes the Ocracoke Lighthouse via […]
Local News | Full Article
The bacteriological sample taken from the Avon water system to inspect for possible contaminants following a water main break has passed that inspection, and the 24-hour water boil water advisory, or system pressure advisory, has now been lifted. Customers in Avon are no longer required to boil water used for human consumption. The advisory was issued […]
Local News | Full Article
The Avon Farmer’s Market is returning to Hatteras Island for the 2021 summer season on June 15, with approximately 55 vendors, and a mix of new and familiar faces. Originally established in 2010 in Buxton, and eventually finding its permanent home next to the Avon Beach Klub, the Avon Farmers Market has become a weekly […]
Island Features | Full Article
