To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the USS Monitor’s discovery, Monitor National Marine Sanctuary is partnering with the University of West Florida to create 3D replicas of some of the vessel’s most famous artifacts. The public is invited to attend the event at The Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News, Virginia, on Jan. 28, [...] Island Features |  Full Article

Per a recent announcement from festival organizers, tickets are now available for the Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival’s premier Friday night affair, the Fin, Feather and Bourbon event, which will be held on February 24. The Fin, Feather and Bourbon event features a wide array of small plates focusing on seafood and waterfowl, which are accompanied [...] Island Features |  Full Article

After being canceled in 2021 and 2022 due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the North Carolina Coastal Federation (NCCF) will once again be hosting its annual Hatteras Island Oyster Roast in 2023, which is a popular February fundraising event that celebrates local seafood along the waterfront of Hatteras village. Tickets are now on sale for the [...] Island Features |  Full Article

Rodanthe will once again be the home base for a local tradition that’s older than the village itself with the upcoming celebration of Old Christmas on Saturday, January 7. Held at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building, this full-day affair is a celebration of the island’s deep holiday roots with plenty of fun and entertainment to go [...] Island Features |  Full Article

After a two year hiatus, the Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival (HVWF) will land on Hatteras Island on February 24-25, 2023. The festival will again kick off Friday evening with the delicious “Fin, Feather and Bourbon” event. Small plates featuring seafood and waterfowl, presented with exquisite artistry, are accompanied by select bourbons, wines, and beer. Tickets [...] Island Features |  Full Article

Need Something to do after the Party? Take a Look at the Orion Nebula! If you walk outside after celebrating New Year’s Eve and look to the south, you should be able to spot M42, the Orion Nebula. With a visual magnitude of +4.0, it is visible to anyone with normal eyesight, (unless it’s cloudy.) [...] Island Features |  Full Article

The recent cold spell over the holidays gave many islanders a great excuse to stay at home with their family and friends, but Hatteras Island’s N.E.S.T. (Network for Endangered Sea Turtles) volunteers were out in the elements all weekend long. That’s because with the plummeting temperatures, a staggering number of cold-stunned sea turtles were recovered [...] Island Features |  Full Article

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 [...] Island Features |  Full Article

On Tuesday, December 27, the Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation (STAR) Center at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island announced that it was temporarily closed to the public due to an influx of cold-stunned sea turtles over the holiday weekend. “The STAR Center has received over 50 new cold-stunned sea turtle patients over the [...] Island Features |  Full Article