There was some good news at the Dare County Waterways Commission meeting in Buxton on Tuesday evening, October 11, with several factors combining to make dredging the channels of Hatteras Inlet easier in the not-so-distant future. Per an update from Todd Horton, deputy chief of navigation for the US Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District, […]
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A large swarm of Cannonball Jellyfish has washed up on the northern end of Ocracoke Island, per a Wednesday update from the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS). The event was caught on camera by the National Seashore, although multiple visitors and residents have reported seeing Cannonball Jellyfish both in the local waters, and along the […]
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Hatteras Island’s own Buxton Munch Company recently received a national honor when it was listed in TripAdvisor’s annual round-up of the best restaurants in the United States. The award was announced on September 27, and the Buxton eatery is one of only two restaurants in the state of North Carolina to make the annual “Travelers’ […]
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While the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) recently began the final phase of the Jug Handle Bridge project – removing the pavement from a two-mile former section of N.C. Highway 12 – the Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) also celebrated a corresponding milestone this week. During the construction of the new bridge, CHEC was […]
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The month of October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and on Hatteras Island, a number of local restaurants and businesses have joined the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation (HICF) in their annual Drink Pink Campaign, which raises funds through delicious and island-wide libations. HICF is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that provides support for […]
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Photos by Don Bowers The soundside Kinnakeet Shores neighborhood was the most colorful spot on Hatteras Island on Saturday morning, October 8, thanks to the annual HICF Positively Pink 5K. Returning live for the first time since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, the event is a popular fundraiser for the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation […]
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After going virtual in 2021 due to the Coronavirus pandemic, one of Hatteras Island’s favorite fall events is returning live and in person this October, with a couple of unique additions to heighten the excitement. The 18th Annual Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation (HICF) 5k Race is set for October 8, 2022, and this year’s event […]
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The Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) recently announced the start of their annual photo contest, with the winning photographers earning a coveted spot on CHEC’s annual calendar, as well as credit towards their electric bill. Celebrating its 9th year in 2022/2023, prizes will be awarded for the top three photo contest winners: 1st place wins […]
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N.C. Highway 12 has reponed in between Rodanthe and Oregon Inlet as of 7:00 p.m. on Monday, per an update from the Dare County Sheriff’s Office. The highway was closed at 4:15 p.m. due to ocean overwash after Monday afternoon’s 2:00 p.m. high tide, and some sand and water remain, particularly south of the Basnight […]
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Visitors to the Frisco Woods Campground over the summer of 2022 may have noticed a unique and turquoise-hued addition to the facility’s front yard, as a Blessing Box was installed as a small but welcome initiative to give back to the Hatteras Island community. A Blessing Box is basically a miniaturized free food pantry that […]
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