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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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