Coastal Flood Watch issued for the Outer Banks for Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 9-10

Confidence is increasing that a strong cold front will bring stormy conditions to the Outer Banks on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the potential for high winds, heavy rains, and coastal flooding along the oceanside and soundside, per a Sunday update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. A Coastal Flood Watch, Storm Watch, High […]

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Island resident is a contender for “Greatest Baker” title, with public voting open until Sunday night

Local baker and owner of KM Creations in Avon, Kimberly Martin, is currently a contender for the title of “Greatest Baker,” (with an accompanying feature in Bake From Scratch Magazine), and the public’s help is needed to put this Hatteras Island resident on the national map. The contest, which features bakers from all around the […]

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Michael Burden Clarkin

October 21, 1950 – January 5, 2024 NAGS HEAD — Michael Burden Clarkin, born in Corpus Christi, Texas on October 21, 1950, died on the Outer Banks of North Carolina on January 5, 2024, after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jane, sister Anna, brother Tim, and sons […]

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Peter James Focht

Peter James Focht, 26, of Rodanthe, N.C., passed away Dec. 9, 2023, at home surrounded by his family and those who cared for him. Pete was born in Altoona, the son of Molly Jo (McKnight) Focht and James M. Focht. Pete spent most of his life in what he called “the most beautiful place on […]

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Strong cold front may bring coastal flooding to the Outer Banks on Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 9-10

A strong cold front is expected to impact the Outer Banks on Tuesday and Wednesday, (January 9-10), bringing multiple hazards to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, including high winds, heavy rains, and the potential for coastal flooding, per a Friday morning update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport/Morehead City office. Conditions are expected to deteriorate […]

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Marilyn June Christian

KILL DEVIL HILLS — On December 30th, 2023 we are sad to announce the passing of our beloved mother Marilyn June Christian. Marilyn was surrounded by her immediate family, beloved daughter Nadine Christian, son in law Joesph Newmark and grandson Evan Harrell. She is also survived by her daughter, Michele Christian; and her sons, Christopher […]

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Cape Hatteras Elementary School’s Janurary Storm Report

The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHEM) publishes a monthly newsletter for students, parents, supporters, and friends called The Storm Report, which is a nod to the school’s mascot, the Cape Hatteras Tropical Storms. From upcoming special events to recent initiatives in art, technology, music, media, and more, the newsletter is a round-up of everything there […]

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