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Night Sky: The Eta Aquarids meteor shower and more highlights for May

Island Features Gerry Lebing -
A Closer Look at M87 M87 was discovered by Charles Messier in 1781. He classified it and eight other similar deep space objects as “Nebulous.” Through...
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Senate bill pushes for prohibiting, fining for balloon releases

Island Features Kipp Tabb -
From CoastalReview.org Debbie Swick has been waging a single-handed campaign describing how dangerous a balloon is after it has been released. “I promise you, with every...
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8th Annual Dare2Care OBX Shred Fest returns to Rodanthe on May 17

Island Features Joy Crist -
After a successful event at the Rodanthe Skate Park in 2024, the organizers of the annual Shred Fest – a celebration of music, art,...
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Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association to host free Earth Day celebration on April 26

Island Features Joy Crist -
On Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo (RWS) Civic Association will host a free Earth Day Celebration at the...
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Three weekly markets will return to Hatteras Island for the summer of 2025

Island Features Joy Crist -
Visitors and residents who enjoy open-air local markets will have three opportunities every week to shop on Hatteras Island this summer. With the summertime return...
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Local author Jan Dawson completes coastal trilogy, shares insights on taking creative risks

Island Features Marti Statler -
Nearly 70 years into a life filled with diverse careers and experiences, Jan Dawson never expected to become a novelist. Yet the former journalist,...
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Ocracoke’s Island Commons will host a celebration for its generous donors on May 18

Island Features Joy Crist -
The grounds surrounding Ocracoke’s 1901 Island Inn have been transformed in the past several years. Thanks to donations and diligent work spearheaded by Debbie...
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14th Roanoke Island American Indian Festival and Powwow will be held on April 26-27

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By Joan L. Collins - Director, Outreach and Education Pea Island Preservation Society, Inc. On April 26-27, from 11:00 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day, the...
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