Hatteras Island is home to some of the darkest skies in not only the state, but the country as well. From our unique vantage point, glimpses of remarkable constellations such as Orion’s belt, Taurus the Bull, and even the Pleiades can be seen on a clear night. Indeed, with the right tools, folks on Hatteras […]
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Like the changing of the ocean’s tide, nothing is ever quite the same from year to year on Hatteras Island. When a business is able to stand the test of time, it is certainly an accomplishment. One business which is longstanding in the community is the Red Drum Tackle Shop in Buxton, which recently moved […]
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With less than a week before the grandest love event of the year, many have already made plans to celebrate their special Valentine. For those of us who are still struggling to come up with the perfect way to celebrate our loved one, however, there is hope. Here are just a few of the ways […]
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It was less than two weeks ago that Hurricane Florence loomed over the East Coast with weather models predicting disaster for cities across three states. When Florence made landfall, it laid waste to southeastern North Carolina, especially areas around Wilmington, New Bern, and the Down East region. Though the storm may have not had a […]
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As a barrier island, Cape Hatteras has weathered its fair share of powerful storm-incited blows throughout the years. While these natural disasters are enough to remove miles of dunes from the island’s shore, they have yet to damage the resolve of its local residents. One place this is evident is Hatteras Island Meals (HIM), a […]
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Whether old or young, visitor or year-round resident, Hatteras Island is full of opportunities to learn new things. As one of the most unique barrier islands located off the coast of the continental U.S., Hatteras Island is a powerful example of how environmental factors can greatly and daily affect the lives of both humans and […]
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Cape Hatteras Secondary School’s Lady Canes basketball team excelled beyond what anyone had projected for them this past season, going undefeated in their regular season and competing at the state level. Though their success was certainly a team effort, one of the standout Lady Canes was senior captain Caroline Gray. After a record-breaking season at […]
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The Lee Robinson General Store in Hatteras village will be celebrating 70 years of business this fall, a feat not easily achieved in such an isolated fishing village, and which owners atribute to hard work, innovation, and giving back to the community. While Virgil and Belinda Willis have owned and operated the store for 45 […]
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All season long, the team was led by head coach Earl Fountain and assistant coach Molly Thompson along with three captains: junior Morgan Fairbanks, senior Savannah Scarborough, and senior Caroline Gray. Under their passionate leadership, the team formed a strong bond not to be broken by the conclusion of their season, nor the loss of […]
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The halls of Cape Hatteras Secondary School echoed with anticipation last night as the Lady Canes prepared to take on the Tigers of Creswell High School. Even those who had not been to a basketball game all season came in support of the Lady Canes, packing into bleachers with an excited sense of pride in […]
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