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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What’s Open and When on Thanksgiving Day on Hatteras Island
November 26, 2020 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Thanksgiving is just a couple of days away, and there are a number of local businesses that will be open for folks who need a few last-minute ingredients, as well as folks who want to completely avoid the kitchen altogether. From grocery stores for essential supplies, to restaurants that will be serving up full Thanksgiving […]
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Tundra Swans Return to Hatteras Island for the Holidays
The Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge is arguably one of the most crowded attractions on Hatteras Island right now, but it’s not due to waves of human visitors. Instead, it’s due to the arrival of a wide range of migratory birds, which includes hundreds, (if not thousands), of tundra swans. Tundra swans visit Eastern N.C. […]
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21 new COVID-19 cases reported on Tuesday, bringing Dare County total to 992
November 25, 2020 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Dare County announced 21 new positive COVID-19 test results on Tuesday, November 24, bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 992. The 5 additional cases consist of 16 residents and 5 non-residents, and include the following: 1) resident, 65 over, male, home isolation 2) resident, 25-49, female, home isolation […]
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2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season earns infamous top spot as busiest on record
November 24, 2020 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
With less than a week remaining in the Atlantic hurricane season, (which officially ends on November 30), 2020 has earned the title of the most active year for hurricanes on record since official reporting began in 1851. The total of 30 named storms breaks the record for the highest number of tropical/subtropical storms in a […]
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Hatteras resident wins $200,000 from N.C. lottery ticket
November 19, 2020 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Out shopping for dinner, Burak Davrekanli of Hatteras decided to try his luck on two $5 tickets and one of them won him the final $200,000 Mega Bucks top prize. “I was all the time saying that, ‘One day I will win it. I’m just waiting for that day,’” he said. “It was like a […]
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Dare County Schools’ Free Meals Program will restart on November 18
November 16, 2020 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
With the recent return to remote-only learning, the curbside free meals program for all Dare County children 18 and younger will restart on Wednesday, November 18, per an emailed update from Dare County Schools (DCS) Superintendent, John Farrelly. The Dare County Board of Education voted 6-1 Friday night to return all grades to virtual learning […]
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9th Annual Surfin’ Turkey 5K goes virtual for 2020
The 9th Annual Surfin’ Turkey 5K is gearing up for its Thanksgiving race day, but for 2020, the charity event is going virtual to provide a safe racing environment, as well as an opportunity for Hatteras Island fans everywhere to join in the fun. The Surfin’ Turkey 5K is one of the main fundraising events […]
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10 new COVID-19 cases reported on Sunday, bringing Dare County total to 894
November 16, 2020 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Dare County announced 10 new positive COVID-19 test results on Sunday, November 15, bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 894. The 10 additional cases consist of 7 residents and 3 non-residents, and include the following: 1) resident, 17 under, female, home isolation 2) non-resident, 25-49, male, transferred isolation […]
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