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Stripped of iconic stripes during restoration, Cape Hatteras …
Oct 3, 2024 · Stripped of its iconic black-and-white stripes, and encased in a tower of scaffolding, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is nearly unrecognizable. On the grounds bordering the tower, there are piles of intricate metal pieces that need to be repaired or replaced, including the top level landings and railings. The outer landscape is a patchwork of semi-finished [...] Seashore News | Full Article
N.C. Highway 12 closed between Marc Basnight Bridge and …
Nov 15, 2024 · Pea Island Visitor Center at 7:20 a.m. NCDOT image. 2:15: P.M. UPDATE: N.C. Highway 12 has reopened between Rodanthe and Oregon Inlet on Hatteras Island as of Friday at 2:00 p.m. Saltwater and sand remain on the highway and travelers are advised to slow down, use caution, and watch for North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) personnel as they continue to clear the road.
Another above-average hurricane season ends; Outer Banks does …
Nov 30, 2024 · From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The Atlantic hurricane season comes to a close on Saturday, and 2024 leaves behind a legacy that will be long-remembered in North Carolina. After a pre-season lull, activity ramped up in the latter stages of the summer and into early fall, as the Atlantic basin saw 18 named storms in 2024 with winds [...] Local News | Full Article
John Edward Simpson | Island Free Press
Nov 21, 2024 · June 16, 1960 – November 15, 2024 OCRACOKE — John Edward Simpson, beloved father, brother, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, in ...
News & Observer reports six Dare Commissioners to testify before ...
Nov 20, 2024 · From OuterBanksVoice.com A Nov. 19 story by investigative reporter Dan Kane of the Raleigh News & Observer reports that six Dare County Commissioners have been subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury. The story noted the grand jury “recently obtained hundreds of records related to $50 million in state funds for dredging and affordable [...] Local News | Full Article
Spectrum internet outage reported across the country
Oct 10, 2024 · From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Internet services through Spectrum appears to be down across the country on Thursday morning, including the Outer Banks and northeastern North Carolina. Business and residential customers of the service provided by cable giant Charter Communications began reporting their internet dropped out around 8:30 a.m. DownDetector.com, a website that monitors outages, shows ...
Threat of minor soundside flooding along the Outer Banks this week
Nov 21, 2024 · From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The possibility of minor soundside flooding along the Outer Banks has shifted to the end of the week. After a strong cold front passes through the region early Thursday morning, winds will shift to the west. A more powerful, yet dry, cold front will roll across the region on Friday followed by strong [...] Local News | Full Article
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Dec 27, 2024 · On December 18 at approximately 4:30 p.m., U.S. Coast Guard Station Hatteras Inlet received a distress call on Channel 16 from the 21-foot recreational vessel Roe Boat, reporting an engine failure.
Damage from Helene to blame for Spectrum outage on Outer Banks
Sep 27, 2024 · From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Damage caused by the remnants of Major Hurricane Helene are being blamed for causing an outage for much of Friday of Spectrum internet and cable television services on the Outer Banks. “There is a service interruption in that area,” said Charter spokesperson Scott Pryzwansky. “Our lines were damaged due to the storm.” Pryzwansky [...] Local News | Full Article