On December 27, volunteers will once again participate in the 42nd annual Hatteras Island Christmas Bird Count as part of a nationwide initiative launched in 1900 to assess bird populations in the United States and Canada. Organized by the National Audubon Society, this event has expanded globally, involving tens of thousands of volunteers during the […]
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This month’s “Science on the Sound” Lecture Series at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus will highlight recent research on the sea turtles of the Outer Banks. The monthly, in-person lecture series brings perspectives from all over the state and highlights coastal topics in northeastern North Carolina. For December, the students […]
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The Monitor National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for the Sanctuary Advisory Council to fill 10 community voting seats and a non-voting Youth Seat, each having a member and alternate. The council ensures public participation in sanctuary management and provides advice to the sanctuary superintendent. Applications will be accepted through Jan. 30, 2024. The advisory […]
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Multiple advisories including a Coastal Flood Advisory, Wind Advisory, High Surf Advisory, and Gale Warning have been issued for the Outer Banks ahead of a strong cold front that is expected to impact the eastern North Carolina region through Monday morning, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. High winds with gusts […]
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The Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men (CHUMM) recently detailed the organization’s achievements during its 45th year of operation in a “Year in Review” update sent to members, friends, and supporters. In 2023, CHUMM helped many families with food, rent, utilities, medical costs, and other emergency needs. Most requests for emergency and humanitarian assistance originate with the […]
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A strong cold front will move through the Outer Banks region on Sunday through Sunday night, bringing high winds, heavy rains, possible thunderstorms, and the potential for minor coastal flooding, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. High winds with gusts up to 45 mph will occur Sunday through Sunday night, […]
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A strong cold front will move through the Outer Banks region on Sunday or Sunday night, bringing high winds, heavy rains, possible thunderstorms, minor coastal impacts, and dangerous marine conditions, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. High winds with gusts up to 45-55 mph will occur Sunday through Sunday night, […]
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On Dec. 17 at 9 a.m., Wright Brothers National Memorial, the First Flight Society and Outer Banks Forever will celebrate the accomplishments of Wilbur and Orville Wright on the 120th anniversary of their first heavier-than-air, controlled, powered flight. Park entrance fees are waived on this special day. This year, the First Flight Society will induct Walter and Olive Ann Beech. Walter […]
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The doors will open at Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant for seating beginning at 8 a.m., with a full breakfast to be served starting at 8:15 a.m. The Dare County Commissioners’ presentation—whose 2024 theme is “Teamwork”—will begin at 9 a.m. During the presentation, each of the seven Dare County Commissioners will touch on an array of […]
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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on this pet, and the many other Outer Banks pets currently up for adoption, visit the Outer Banks SPCA website at https://www.obxspca.org/, or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/obxspca/
