Hatteras Island is fortunate to have one of the clearest skies in the country, perfect for viewing some of the most amazing wonders of the universe. These world-class nighttime views are not only suitable for stargazing, however, but for encouraging flourishing wildlife populations. Despite having some of the darkest skies on the East Coast, there […]
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It is no secret that because Hatteras Island is so far off the map geographically, Cape Hatteras Secondary School often struggles to excel athletically. Though, from time to time, teams may have success in the conference, going beyond is often a rarity. While CHSS has produced many talented athletes and teams over the years, few […]
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The Outer Banks, and especially Hatteras Island, is well known for its long history of ships and shipwrecks. Lesser known, however, is the history of Richard Etheridge and his all-black crew who not only performed one of the greatest rescues in the history of Hatteras Island, but whose story is also a testament to the […]
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It is for this reason that Gail Halverson, the infamous “Candy Bomber,” was interested in viewing the cemetery and honoring these fallen British soldiers in a short ceremony last Saturday. Toward the end of World War II, the Soviet Union had completely blocked access to the western-controlled areas of Berlin. U.S. pilots were soon sent […]
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When it comes to community service, it is often all too easy to believe that one’s impact is minuscule at best. However, when three local teenagers are on a mission to impact their community as well as their community’s loved ones, there is no such thing as small. Fostered out of a school-sponsored DECA competition, […]
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It is early morning, and just over the horizon and rising with the sun come the notable red and white striped outriggers of the Albatross Fleet. 80 years ago in 1937, the Albatross was the first boat built in North Carolina for the express purpose of Offshore charter boat fishing. All these years later, this […]
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By SARAH ALLMAN By SARAH ALLMAN For as long as there has been an ocean, there have been brave fishermen to harvest the treasure from its shores. Indeed, there is a rich history of fishing along the Atlantic coast, and especially on Hatteras Island. However, as government regulations increase and long-standing traditions cease, it has […]
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Day at the Docks is a celebration of the spirit of Hatteras and few things encompass that better than shrimp and grits. Though there is a long history of shrimping on the island, it was not always considered the treasure that it is now. Fortunately for its consumers, shrimp and grits has evolved into a […]
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It is not often that such a small network of volunteers is able to make such a large impact. However, an organization based out of an unassuming building on the back road in Buxton is doing just that. NEST, or the Network for Endangered Sea Turtles, plays a major role in the recovery of endangered […]
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During such a busy season on Hatteras Island, it can leave little time to stop and enjoy the surrounding majesty of nature. There is so much beauty to take in, yet our schedules often do not allow us to pause and enjoy it. On September 9, 2017, however, the Hatteras Island community will have the […]
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