The annual Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation 5K and 1 mile Fun Run is just around the corner, and it’s a fine opportunity for walkers and runners of all ages to enjoy a fun event that generates donations for a great cause. Celebrating its 16th year in 2019, the 5K course follows winding, flat roads in […]
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The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced several recent updates and news items related to recreational activities and seashore conditions on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. News items and events related to the National Seashore for the week of September 26 include the following: Seashore Updates The Seashore is looking for volunteers to help teach basic […]
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Ocracoke is about ready to start distributing the donations that have poured into the Outer Banks Community Foundation after Hurricane Dorian on Sept. 6 hit Ocracoke with historic flooding. Since this weather event that has shut down the island, an Outer Banks fund was set up and the foundation began receiving a large amount of […]
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The Buxton Transfer Station has reopened following a brief closure due to an issue with the weigh-in station. The first 500 lbs of waste for residential customers is free, and the rest is prorated at $65/ton. The Buxton Transfer Station is open for residential haulers Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and […]
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According to a Sept. 24 release, the Dare County Sheriff’s office and the District Attorney’s office have reviewed the case and decided not bring charges at this time against the driver in the accident that killed a 70-year old woman in Rodanthe on Sept. 14. On that date, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Dare County Sheriff’s […]
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While the wild mustangs of the Northern Outer Banks suffered no injuries or losses in Hurricane Dorian, more than half the wild horses on Cedar Island are thought to have died in the resulting storm surge. Cedar Island is located south of the Outer Banks between Ocracoke and Cape Lookout. It’s home to a national […]
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Hyde County in partnership with federal, local, and volunteer organizations are hosting a community town hall meeting to answer questions and listen to concerns from the Ocracoke Community. A meal will be served by Fat Fellas at the Berkley Barn for residents on Sunday, September 29th starting at 12:30 p.m. and the town hall discussion will begin at 2:00 p.m. […]
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Another chapter of the Cape Hatteras Waves Classic (CHWC) commenced last week. Hosted by REAL Watersports in Waves, the CHWC is a kiteboarding competition scored according to riders’ execution of wave riding, tricks, and the overall impression made on the judges. Competitors from all over the world lug their gear to what is the premier […]
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Contract aims to reopen the highway by Nov. 22 The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $1.77 million emergency contract to reopen and repair N.C. Highway 12 on Ocracoke after the road was critically damaged during Hurricane Dorian. The contract was awarded to RPC Contracting of Kitty Hawk. Contractors plan to move equipment to […]
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In the wake of Hurricane Dorian, Hyde County is accepting common housing applications from individuals with housing damage and needs. County staff will utilize these applications to identify and work with property owners to assist them with searching for available resources to meet their individual needs. All property owners should submit an application including residents, […]
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