Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) will seek input on the development of a horse management plan at a May 21 public meeting on Ocracoke Island. In light of sea level rise effects and in consideration of National Park Service management policies, the Seashore is preparing to develop a management plan for the Ocracoke horses and […]
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The Dare County Public Works Department has announced that it will host a three-day household hazardous waste collection event from Thursday, May 9, 2024, through Saturday, May 11, 2024, in three different locations throughout the county. During this event, Dare County residents and property owners can drop off hazardous waste for safe disposal at the […]
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National Park Service staff at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial recently finalized early season educational programming schedules. Upcoming events for the Cape Hatteras National Seashore are listed below, and event schedules for all parks can also be found on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic […]
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) issued a press release on Friday, May 3, stating that the contract to remove a pipe that is believed to be a source of petroleum smells and sheens along a closed section of Buxton shoreline has been awarded months ahead of schedule. According to an April 29 press […]
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Robert M. Frank III, affectionately known as Bobby, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Born on January 31, 1989, in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, Bobby spent most of his life on the Outer Banks of North Carolina surrounded by family and friends. He found solace and joy in the simple pleasures […]
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July 24, 1950 – April 1, 2024 OCRACOKE — Robert Wayne Self, 73, of Ocracoke, North Carolina, passed away on April 1, 2024. Wayne was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on July 24, 1950. Wayne was a devoted and loving husband to his wife, Judith Ann Groff. Wayne and Judy fell in love with Ocracoke when […]
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John E. “Jed” Dixon, a 21-year veteran of the North Carolina Ferry Division, will become the division’s new director effective today. “I’m honored to be offered this opportunity,” Dixon said. “I’ve been with the division a long time, so I know just how important the Ferry Division is to the people in this area. I’m […]
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By Megan May for Coastal Review Online In the morning hours, Carova Beach is quiet. In a few months, it will be packed with visitors. The popular spot in the Outer Banks is known for its wild horses and remote location, but it’s early March, and the scene is empty apart from seabirds diving, shorebirds […]
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On May 12, nine families will travel to Hatteras Island as part of the Little Pink Houses of Hope retreat. The nonprofit organization provides free week-long vacations for breast cancer patients and their families to give them an opportunity to reconnect and celebrate life in a relaxing environment. For the past 13 years, Hatteras Island […]
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The Dare County Housing Task Force held three meetings in April 2024. At its meeting held on April 16, 2024, Dare County Manager/Attorney Bobby Outten briefed the group on actions that have been taken by the Dare County Board of Commissioners to address the ongoing housing issues in the county, including the board’s recent decision […]
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