The Will Willis Store & Fish House (aka Jack’s Store, ca.1930) has now been secured to its new support structure with the surrounding dock, piers and platforms replaced. Over 200 feet of shoreline has been stabilized with rock and bulkhead. Several new benches have been added to relax and enjoy the views. There’s plenty of […]
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This is Messier 8, the Lagoon Nebula. M 8 is about 4.3 thousand light-years away from us. It’s composed of a cluster of stars that are accented by an emissions nebula (red) and a dark nebula, (the black areas dividing the emission nebula.) The dark nebula give this formation its name since it reminded early […]
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The next court appearance for a Dare County man accused of slashing tires on multiple Jeeps and other vehicles along the Outer Banks since July has been continued as the National Park Service continues investigating. Richard G. Perrot, 62, of East Lake was arrested Aug. 11 after park service officials say they caught him in […]
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While there are minimal concerns for Eastern North Carolina when it comes to immediate impacts from Hurricane Dorian, residents and visitors along the Outer Banks are advised to watch for rough surf and rip currents this weekend, and to keep an eye on Dorian’s track as it approaches the U.S. coastline. Data from an […]
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Going out on the water can be dangerous, especially if you don’t have the right equipment. If you do find yourself in trouble, being able to communicate that you need help can be a lifesaver—literally! Here are the top five items the Coast Guard recommends you take with you on your boat so you can […]
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On Friday, August 23, the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) voted for the adoption of the Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Draft Amendment 2 by a 6-3 vote at their quarterly meeting in Raleigh. These management measures resulted in a proclamation this week by the Division of Marine Fisheries that closes the commercial and […]
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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 August 29 include the following: Seashore Updates A project to construct an accessible hunt blind and wildlife-viewing […]
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The Dare County C & D Landfill, Manteo Transfer Station and Buxton Transfer Station, the Manteo Recycle Yard and the Rodanthe Recycle Center will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Trash collection will be on a regular schedule.
The recreational and commercial southern flounder seasons will close Sept. 4 in North Carolina waters. The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission made the decision at its meeting last week, adopting the Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2 as proposed by the Division of Marine Fisheries. The commission did give the director of the Division of […]
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A meeting will be held Thursday, September 12, 4 PM, at the Hatteras Village Community Building for commercial fishermen to identify ways to improve management of the Spanish mackerel fishery. Fishermen will have an opportunity to review landings and other data and discuss short-term and long-term management options with Steve Poland and Randy Gregory from […]
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