In order to save operating costs on traditionally low traffic days, several routes in the North Carolina Ferry System will be operating on alternate schedules Dec. 24-25. The schedules are as follows: Southport-Fort Fisher Dec. 24 – 25: From Southport: 7, 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m., 1, 2:30 and 4 p.m. From Fort Fisher: […]
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The following is a statement released by the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce on the recent approval of permits issued for seismic testing, blasting and exploration along the East Coast. The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce represents approximately 950 businesses and organizations along the beautiful North Carolina coast from Corolla in Currituck County, from Duck […]
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High winds will taper off on Tuesday as the coastal storm moves away from the coast, however rough seas and possible ocean overwash may linger throughout the day. N.C. Highway 12 on northern Ocracoke Island, which was temporarily closed due to oceanside flooding, reopened on Monday afternoon after North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) crews […]
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) is planning to construct an accessible hunting blind and wildlife viewing platform on Bodie Island in Nags Head, NC. This project would include a small concrete parking area, interpretive signage, an approximate 260 foot long elevated boardwalk to a partially covered platform over an open pond within the federally authorized […]
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Dare County has received notice of the availability of Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) funds for the elevation of homes in unincorporated Dare County. The FMA program provides funding to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insurable under the National Flood Insurance Program. If you are a year-round resident […]
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The National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office recorded maximum wind gusts of 70 mph in Ocracoke, 64 mph in Rodanthe, and roughly 60 mph in Avon and Frisco in the past 12 hours as a coastal storm continues to affect the islands. Ocean overwash, accompanied with piles of foam, began to affect N.C. […]
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The parade kicked off, as it traditionally does, with a Dare County Sheriff’s escort and the Conner’s Supermarket Willys Jeep, followed by the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Band, who set a festive tone for the procession to follow. The Grinch made an appearance in his golf cart, followed by the Girl Scouts, who were visiting […]
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The following is a letter sent to the editor from Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bob Woodard and Town of Nags Head Mayor Benjamin Cahoon on the recent approval to conduct seismic surveys along the Atlantic coastline.
