The 2.4 mile-long Jug Handle Bridge is 54% complete as of December 3, however, the projected opening date for the bridge has been pushed back from the fall of 2021 to the end of the year, per an update from North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) resident engineer for the project, Pablo Hernandez. “As far […]
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Severe weather forecast for Friday night & Saturday, including possible coastal flooding
December 3, 2020 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Severe weather is possible from Friday night into Saturday, with damaging winds and the potential for coastal flooding and an isolated tornado, per a Thursday evening briefing from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City Office. Damaging wind gusts and the potential for isolated tornadoes are the primary threats in the weekend forecast. Thunderstorm […]
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EDITOR’S BLOG: Let’s Ramp up the Holidays for 2020 – Here’s How
December 2, 2020 | Editor's Blog | By: Joy Crist
2020 is an unprecedented year, where the concept of time has been altered. More than once I have heard the question “What day is it again?” (or have asked that question myself), as months ticked by in relative isolation, and traditional events that indicated the season – like the 4th of July fireworks show, or […]
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N.C. Highway 12 reopens on Ocracoke Island; Additional closures possible with Monday night’s high tide
November 30, 2020 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Per a 3:00 p.m. update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), N.C. Highway 12 on Ocracoke Island has reopened to traffic in between the Hatteras Ferry Terminal and the NPS Pony Pens, with sand and water on the roadway. Per NCDOT, it is possible that the road will need to be closed again at […]
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N.C. Highway 12 remains closed on Ocracoke; Ferry operations suspended
November 30, 2020 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
3:00 P.M. UPDATE: Per the North Carolina Department of Transportation, N.C. Highway 12 on Ocracoke has reopened to traffic in between the Hatteras Ferry Terminal and the NPS Pony Pens, with sand and water on the roadway. Per NCDOT, it is possible that the road will need to be closed again at or before tonight’s high […]
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N.C. Highway 12 closed on Ocracoke; Additional coastal flooding possible on Monday
November 30, 2020 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
N.C. Highway 12 was closed on Ocracoke Island at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Monday between the ferry terminal and the NPS Pony Pens, due to severe ocean overwash. Ocean overwash is expected to continue on Ocracoke throughout the day today, especially at high tide. The next high tide is around 7:30 p.m. N.C. Highway 12 remained […]
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Fair Haven UMC Hosting Christmas Tree Fundraiser in Rodanthe
The Fair Haven United Methodist Church (UMC) in Rodanthe recently received a hefty delivery of Christmas trees which are available for sale to the public via a community fundraiser. “We have about 70 trees, [which] were cut Saturday in Pennsylvania, and brought here yesterday,” stated Pastor Tim Fitch. “Most [are] 6-10 feet and very full!” […]
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Coastal flooding, beach erosion, and high winds forecast with Monday’s severe weather
November 29, 2020 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Severe weather forecast for Sunday night and Monday could lead to minor beach erosion, rough surf, and potential coastal flooding, per a Sunday morning briefing from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City Office. Strong southerly winds with gusts up to 45-50 mph could result in coastal flooding on Monday, particularly for the […]
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Severe weather and soundside flooding possible for Sunday night and Monday
November 28, 2020 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Severe weather is possible Sunday night and Monday, which includes potential soundside flooding for northern Hatteras Island and the Outer Banks, per a Saturday evening briefing from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City Office. Strong southerly winds of 25-35 mph with higher gusts could result in coastal flooding on Monday, particularly for […]
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Black Friday, Island Style: Hatteras Island hosting several local markets for a stress-free shopping spree
Hatteras Islanders who prefer to skip the crowds and the stressful scene of a traditional Black Friday will have an opportunity to enjoy an island-style shopping spree this year, thanks to several planned markets that will be showcasing more than 60 local artists and vendors. The Avon Farmers Market, which is a favorite weekly event […]
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