2022 in Photos, Part 2

December 29, 2022 | Island Features | By: Joy Crist | 1

2022 was a remarkable year that will likely be remembered for its long list of milestone events, and unusual stories. From the opening of a new bridge to the fire at the Frisco UFO, here is a roundup of the photos that captured our attention in a year full of eye-grabbing headlines.

Note: This is part 2 of the collection, which encompasses July 5 through December 25. For part 1, click here.

July 28: Jug Handle Bridge opens to the public

July 28: Avon Beach Nourishment project is complete

Aerial image of construction in Avon, courtesy of Coastal Science & Engineering. Photo taken on July 11, 2022.

July 28: Capt. Ernie Foster is honored at Annual Carolina Boat Builders Tournament.

Ernie Foster and local Outer Banks Boatbuilders at the Carolina Boat Builders Tournament. Photo by Joy Crist.

August 3: A fire occurs at Duck Village Outfitters in Salvo.

August 17: Buxton beach nourishment project is complete.

Aerial image of sand pumping for beach nourishment in Buxton. Photo by Coastal Science & Engineering, taken on July 28, 2022.

August 19: Miss Kate, Dare County’s own dredge, arrives at Wanchese Harbor.

Image of Miss Katie entering Wanchese Harbor on August 19, 2022.

September 6: SpaceX launch is visible from Hatteras Island.

September 11: The U.S. Coast Guard and local fire departments make an annual walk to the Lighthouse in memory of 9/11.

September 17: Day at the Docks returns to Hatteras village after a multiple-year hiatus due to hurricanes and the Coronavirus pandemic.

Ocracoke Express at the 2022 boat parade. Photo by Don Bowers.

Blessing of the Fleet. Photo by Don Bowers.

Concrete marlin competition. Photo by Don Bowers.

September: September brings multiple storms to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, (for four consecutive weekends in a row), leading to several rounds of oceanside flooding.