A Coastal Flood Advisory and a Gale Warning are in effect for Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands for Friday afternoon through Saturday, per a Friday morning update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Increasing NE winds on Friday could result in minor coastal flooding for areas along the Outer Banks, and specifically […]
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Famed Snowy Owl Pays a Visit to Hatteras Village
January 7, 2021 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
A famous snowy owl that has been making headlines since first being spotted at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge on December 29 made a surprise appearance in Hatteras village on Thursday afternoon, on the roof of the home of local residents, Glen and Terry Lynn Cartwright. “My husband saw it first, and it took […]
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Coastal Flooding Possible for the OBX Beginning Friday Night, While Snow is Possible Inland
January 7, 2021 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
A low pressure system is expected to slowly track off the Carolina coast on Friday, bringing a threat of coastal flooding and a rain / snow mix for inland North Carolina, per a Thursday afternoon update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Increasing NE winds on Friday could result in minor […]
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River Otters Make a Splash at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
January 7, 2021 | Island Features | By: Joy Crist
The Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge may be best known for its thousands of migratory birds that winter on the Outer Banks, but the sprawling refuge that consists of 5,823 acres of land and 25,700 acres of water is home to a number of non-feathered residents as well. A romp of North American river otters […]
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Dare County Vaccinates 300 Individuals at Kill Devil Hills Clinic
January 7, 2021 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
The Dare County Department of Health and Human Services reported that 300 individuals in Phase 1b, Group 1 were vaccinated at a Wednesday clinic held in Kill Devil Hills, per a recent online update. “We are excited to share that we vaccinated a total of 300 individuals today at our clinic at the Baum Center,” […]
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Rare Coin Collection at Hatteras Museum Makes National Waves, But Funding is Needed for Upcoming Exhibit
January 7, 2021 | Island Features | By: Joy Crist
A rare coin collection that is currently housed behind-the-scenes at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum made waves this week in newspapers around the country, but funds are needed to transition the coins into a permanent, public exhibit, per Joseph Schwarzer, director of the North Carolina Maritime Museum System. “Eventually, if we get funding, we […]
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CHSS Varsity Volleyball Heading to the First Round of Playoffs on Tuesday, Jan. 12
The Cape Hatteras varsity volleyball team won Tuesday’s home conference match against Bear Grass Charter of Williamston, N.C., and is heading to the first round of the playoffs on Tuesday, January 12. Winning 3-0 over Bear Grass, Tuesday’s victory also clinched a conference win for the Hurricanes, and the upcoming January 12 game may be […]
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Dare County Offers Online Registration for COVID-19 Vaccine
January 5, 2021 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Due to an influx in phone calls following the announcement of upcoming vaccine clinics, the Dare County Department of Health and Human Services stated on Monday that the public can now also register online to request a vaccine at http://www.darenc.com/Register4Vaccine. “We apologize for any frustrations you may have experienced while trying to contact our call […]
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New RV Park at Avon Pier Slated to Open in the Summer of 2021
January 4, 2021 | Local News | By: Joy Crist | 2
A new oceanfront RV park adjacent to the Avon Pier is currently in the works, and is scheduled to open by Memorial Day, 2021. The “Avon by the Sea RV Park” will feature 26 full hook-up sites, an electronic gated entrance, an on-site bathhouse, and lush vegetation, and will be situated on the northern and […]
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Dare County Sets New Record High of COVID-19 Cases with 73 Cases Reported on Saturday
January 2, 2021 | Local News | By: Joy Crist
Dare County reported 73 new positive COVID-19 test results on Saturday, January 2, bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 1,759. Per the most recent update, Dare County currently has 184 active cases, and the 73 cases reported on Saturday is the highest number of new COVID-19 cases […]
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