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Island History: A spotlight on stories from the Outer Banks’ Life-Saving Service
The Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station (CLSS) is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, as one of the seven original Life-Saving Stations to be built in North Carolina in 1874. As such, the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station and Historic Site in Rodanthe will be sharing stories about the seven 1874 Outer Banks stations...
Weekly Hatteras Village Community Fish Fry returns for 2024 on May 25, and volunteers are needed
Organizers are gearing up for the 2024 season of the Hatteras Community Fish Fry, a weekly Hatteras village event that has been a tradition for roughly 80 years. Once again, the Hatteras Volunteer Fire Department will be the seasonal home of the fish fry from May 25 until August 31. Profits from the Fish Fry are shared among various organizations, including the Hatteras United Methodist Church, the Hatteras Village Volunteer Fire Department, the Hatteras Ladies Fire Auxiliary, and the Hatteras Village Civic Association.
Island History: Memories of Ocracoke residents from 1942, preserved for all time
The kindly, great-grandfather of 17 children smiled uncomfortably as he sat in front of a large TV camera, with lights glaring, a microphone clipped to his blue, black, and gray flannel shirt, and strangers about to ask him to relive one of the most horrific, heart-rending moments of his life.
Umstead Bridge to close for six months beginning mid-May
The William B. Umstead Bridge on U.S. 64 over Croatan Sound will be closing in the second half of May for an estimated six months as a $33 million bridge preservation project enters a critical phase, according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The Old Manns Harbor Bridge, as it is known locally, connects […] The post Umstead Bridge to close for six months beginning mid-May appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Hotline Thrift Store is returning to Hatteras Island with a new Frisco location
The Hotline South Thrift Store has been a Hatteras Island fixture for two decades, but for a brief spell in 2024, the island community was concerned that the store was in danger of permanently closing. After leasing retail space in Buxton for roughly 20 years, the store discovered in 2023...
Colington man arrested for Roanoke Island vehicle breaking, entering
The Dare County Sheriff’s Office has reported the arrest of a Colington man following a Roanoke Island vehicle breaking and entering. According to a DCSO news release, on April 14, 2024 at around 11: 57 a.m., the Dare County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a citizen in the area of Chicora Court of Manteo […] The post Colington man arrested for Roanoke Island vehicle breaking, entering appeared first on The Coastland Times.
Paddle Palooza will be held in June to benefit the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation
The Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation (HICF) is sponsoring the Paddle Palooza in Honor of Andy McKinney on Sunday, June 23, and everyone is welcome to join in the fun of a lightly competitive 5K race on the open waters of the Pamlico Sound. Sponsors for the popular annual event are...
Cape Hatteras Elementary School’s April Storm Report
The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHEM) publishes a monthly newsletter called The Storm Report for students, parents, supporters, and friends. The newsletter is a nod to the school’s mascot, the Cape Hatteras Tropical Storms. The newsletter covers everything from upcoming special events to recent initiatives in art, technology, music,...
Buxton Civic Association launches online petition for immediate action at Buxton Beach
The Buxton Civic Association (BCA) recently launched a Change.org petition to encourage the public to demand an immediate solution for the environmental and public safety hazards at Buxton Beach. The online petition is part of a flood of recent initiatives by the BCA to quickly facilitate a resolution for the...
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