Scott Dawson, President of the Croatoan Archaeological Society, and author of “The Lost Colony and Hatteras Island”, will be at the Rodanthe/Waves/Salvo Community Building (across the street from the Chicamacomico Life Saving Station) on Thursday, May 26th at 10 am to present a slideshow and discuss the history surrounding the lost colony and the Croatoan [...] Island Features |  Full Article

It’s sea turtle nesting season and Outer Banks Forever is offering a way to protect these critters through its annual Adopt a Sea Turtle Nest program at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. A tax-deductible donation of $100 or more will allow the donor to symbolically adopt an active sea turtle nest at the seashore during nesting season May through [...] Island Features |  Full Article

This year is the 50th anniversary of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Sanctuary Systems, an occasion that by definition makes the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary extra special because it was the very first one. The problem is that most Americans may be thinking: “What’s a marine sanctuary system?” And even if the [...] Island Features |  Full Article

The Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department doesn’t only need people who can run into burning buildings, it needs volunteers to drive the trucks, handle hoses, do administrative work and more. And the return of the Firemen’s Ball, will help the OVFD raise funds needed to obtain and maintain the equipment and train volunteers needed on an [...] Island Features |  Full Article

The North Carolina Ferry System is turning 75 this year, and transportation officials and local residents will kick off a season of celebration with an anniversary event at the Hatteras Ferry Terminal May 16 at 10 a.m. During the event, local officials and state transportation leaders will be speaking on the history and importance of [...] Island Features |  Full Article

Springer’s Point Preserve opened to the public in 2006, and the Coastal Land Trust is celebrating this milestone by hosting an anniversary celebration in Ocracoke village on Friday, May 27. The Ocracoke Island site technically celebrated its 15th birthday in 2021, but due to the Coronavirus pandemic, a public celebration was postponed until the spring [...] Island Features |  Full Article

New solid archaeological evidence unearthed by The Croatoan Archaeological Society (CAS) will further help to dispel the myth that over 100 English and Welsh men, women, and children “walked away through the dark forest” in a shroud of mystery and fantasy. They were not lost. They actually left a sign indicating where they were headed. [...] Island Features |  Full Article

Artists, community members, and the Fearing family gathered at Dare County Arts Council on Sunday, May 1 for the opening reception of the 25th Annual Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show, which features the work of 85 local and regional artists. Studio jeweler, metalsmith, and enamelist Kathryn Osgood carefully selected the following award recipients: Best In [...] Island Features |  Full Article

By Kassidy Watson-Perry As more and more loons are being spotted on the shores along our local beaches recently, Nags Head Police Department advises beachgoers that if you see these birds resting on the sand, to please leave them alone. Common loons beach themselves to rest and can do so for up to 24 hours. [...] Island Features |  Full Article