The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced several recent updates related to recreational activities and events on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands in their most recent edition of the Cape Chronicle Newsletter. News items and events related to the National Seashore for the week of June 13 include the following: Seashore Updates Cape Hatteras National Seashore staff […]
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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Tank, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Tank, 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/
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 is […]
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Independence Day is on the horizon, and the festivities on Ocracoke Island begin on July 2 and last through July 4. A detailed look at all Independence Day celebrations on Ocracoke Island, including the annual fireworks show on Sunday, July 2, is listed below. Sunday, July 2 6:30 p.m.: Pre-fireworks gathering: Ocracoke Island deejay with […]
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NAGS HEAD — Thomas Eugene Saporito “Tom” of Nags Head, NC passed away peacefully in The Outer Banks Hospital with his wife by his side on June 8, 2023. Tom was born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 26, 1940, to the late Ann M Zupanc and Orlando V Saporito. He is survived by his wife, […]
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October 22, 1955 – June 9, 2023 KITTY HAWK — Clarence Albert “Dusty” Rhoads Ill passed away peacefully at his home in Kitty Hawk on June 9, 2023. Dusty was born on October 22, 1955, to Mary Louise “Skippy” Rhoads and Clarence Albert “Dusty” Rhoads, Jr. in Tampa, FL. After graduating from Manteo High School, […]
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Jessie Hemphill formerly of Voorhees, NJ passed away peacefully June 8, 2023 in Nags Head, NC. Born December 20, 1930, Jessie was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Howard Hemphill. Jessie was the devoted mother of five children; Susan Schwartz of Kill Devil Hills, NC, Holly Farrell of Quakertown, PA, Stephen Hemphill […]
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Severe thunderstorms will be possible Monday afternoon and Monday night for all of eastern North Carolina per a recent update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Damaging wind gusts are the main threat and high winds are most likely from 12:00 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Monday. Large hail and an isolated […]
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The Avon Farmers Market is returning for the 2023 season on Tuesday, June 13, with a new location next to the Vacasa office along N.C. Highway 12. The market is sponsored by the Avon Property Owners Association, and will feature a variety of local artists, craftsmen, regional farmers, and other homegrown entrepreneurs stationed on the […]
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Photos by Don Bowers The 48 members of the Cape Hatteras Secondary School’s (CHSS) Class of 2023 received their diplomas at a commencement ceremony held on Saturday evening, June 10. The event began with a prelude by the Cape Hatteras Secondary Graduation Band, conducted by Sean McCroskey, before the class processional to the traditional “Pomp […]
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