The National Park Service is accepting bids on a federal government contract to repair the exterior and interior of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Interested businesses have until 5 p.m. Aug. 3 to submit bids via the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) website. Contract Details Contract Name: Repair Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Contractor Site Visit Date: 10 a.m. Wednesday, […]
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KILL DEVIL HILLS — Edie Sue Parsons, of Kill Devil Hills, found her eternal rest July 2, 2023, in Chesapeake, VA, engulfed in the light and adoration of those she loved most. Edie was 58. Her immediate surviving family members include her devoted husband, Daniel Parsons; her four precious children, Devin Parsons(Ashley), Noah Parsons, Timothy […]
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The Outer Banks Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Coalition has been sharing a message of safety with locals and visitors for over 10 years. The group has been focused on sharing safety information via PSAs on local media, and getting bicycle lights into the hands and onto the bikes of students, seasonal workers and visitors to […]
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December 15, 1943 – July 5, 2023 KITTY HAWK — Lee Thomas Hoehne, of Kitty Hawk, NC, born on December 15, 1943, in Milwaukee, WI, peacefully passed away on July 5, 2023, in Nags Head, NC. He was 79 years old. Lee dedicated a significant portion of his life to working as a machine operator […]
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On Tuesday, July 11, from noon to 3:00 p.m., Hatteras Island’s own James D. “Keeper James” Charlet will be signing and personalizing copies of his book, Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks: Dramatic Rescues and Fantastic Wrecks in the Graveyard of the Atlantic, Globe Pequot Press. The Scotch Bonnet Fudge & Gifts is the bright yellow building […]
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On Sunday, July 16, all Hatteras Island churches will be collecting “Love Offerings” to benefit the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation (HICF) during regular church services. The HICF is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that assists Hatteras Island community members with medical bills not covered by insurance, and also helps with travel expenses. Participating churches on Sunday, […]
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Photos by Don Bowers The annual Independence Day fireworks show at the Avon Fishing Pier returned with a bang on Tuesday, July 4, wowing a big crowd of beach-going spectators. The fireworks started at around 9:15 p.m., launching from the very end of the Avon Pier. The show lasted for roughly 20 minutes, and visitors […]
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The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding potential shellfish lease applicants that the 2023 application period ends Aug. 1. The division accepts shellfish bottom lease and water column applications annually from March 1 through Aug. 1. The applications must be either postmarked or dropped off at the Division Headquarters Office at 3441 Arendell Street, […]
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By Barbara Miller, Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center When visiting the Outer Banks, it is easy to be in awe of our beautiful beaches, great fishing, excellent restaurants, fun water sports, and stunning sunsets. But we are here to remind you of the incredible history and stories of OBX! We have some amazing […]
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NAGS HEAD — Janet Carol (Turner) Kneisel, 68, passed away in her home on July 1, 2023, with her loving husband and sons by her side. Janet was born in December of 1954 to the late Robert and Helen Turner in Rahway, NJ. She grew up with her parents and two sisters, Peggy Duncan and […]
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