State officials today lifted the precautionary advisory against swimming issued due to Tropical Storm Idalia is in most ocean and sound-side waters of the state. but a few areas remain under advisory. In general, the precautionary advisory is lifted for swimming sites in Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, Carteret, Dare and Hyde counties. Test results […]
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A 42-foot vessel named Turn Back was freed and able to depart the area successfully after becoming grounded on the beach this morning approximately one mile north of Oregon Inlet. There were no reported injuries to the three people who were on board the vessel when it came to shore at around 7:30 a.m. on […]
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A high risk of rip currents continues on Wednesday, September 6, for all Outer Banks beaches from Buxton north, per an update from the National Weather Service. A moderate risk of rip currents is in effect for Hatteras Island beaches south of Cape Point. A high risk of rip currents means that the surf zone […]
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A BBQ Lunch Benefit for local surfer Kai Westcoat will be held in Buxton on Sunday, September 10, at Rusty’s Surf and Turf Restaurant Wescoat was in a recent surfing accident and suffered a fractured eye socket and lacerated eye after his board hit him in the face. He will be having surgery and needs […]
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A 68-year-old man from Hillsboro, Ohio died on Tuesday morning in a water-related incident off southern Hatteras Island, near off-road (ORV) ramp 55, per an update from the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore). Additional details: At approximately 10:30 a.m. Sept. 5, a 911 call was placed to report an unresponsive visitor in the ocean off […]
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Traffic on the U.S. 64 Washington Baum (Pirate’s Cove) Bridge between Manteo and Nags Head will be reduced to one lane in each direction beginning Sept. 18 as part of a $21.3 million bridge rehabilitation project. The project will improve rideability on the bridge and extend its lifespan. Work includes correcting bumps on the existing […]
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May 16, 1955 – August 17, 2023 HATTERAS — Luther “Buddy” Dudley Burrus III, of Hatteras, North Carolina, passed away on August 17, 2023, at the age of 68. He was born on May 16, 1955, in Buxton, North Carolina. Buddy was a beloved father, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all […]
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KILL DEVIL HILLS — It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Albert Anthony Munza, age 91, who died peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023. “Uncle Al” was a sweet, friendly, good man with a great sense of humor. He was born in Bronx, NY on December 13, 1931. His mother, Francesca […]
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A high risk of rip currents continues on Tuesday, September 5, for all Outer Banks beaches from Buxton north, per an update from the National Weather Service. A moderate risk of rip currents is in effect for Hatteras Island beaches south of Cape Point. A high risk of rip currents means that the surf zone […]
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A 28-year-old woman from Washington, D.C., died on Monday afternoon in a water-related incident in front of the village of Avon at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore). At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 4, a 911 call was placed to report an unresponsive visitor in the ocean in the northern section of Avon. A […]
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