Thursday, September 28, 2023
Stories by Island Free Press
On Monday, December 5, Cape Hatteras National Seashore staff responded to an approximately 30-foot-long dead humpback whale in the surf about two miles south of ORV Ramp 38,Ā in between the villages of Avon and Buxton. Full story
Dec 7
The Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) is undergoing the final steps to transfer power to the new-in-2022 Jug Handle (or Rodanthe) Bridge, with the transition expected to be fully complete by next week. Full story
Nov 28
Update: Photographer Wes Snyder has announced a GoFundMe page to finance a new Frisco UFO structure. Full story
Nov 6
Oct 31
By Joy Crist | Island Free Press. The Miss Katie made her public debut at a full-day event on October 13 that included tours of the 156-foot-long vessel, capped off by a Christening Ceremony with Senator Richard Burrās wife, Brooke Burr, breaking the traditional bottle of champagne. Full story
Oct 15
By Joy Crist | Island Free Press While the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) recentlyĀ began the final phase of the Jug Handle Bridge projectĀ ā removing the pavement from a two-mile former section of N.C. Highway 12 ā the Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) also celebrated a corresponding milestone this week. Full story
Oct 10
The annual Day at the Docks (DATD) festival is returning to Hatteras village after a lengthy hiatus, with a wide array of both familiar and brand-new events on the two-day schedule. Full story
Aug 29
By Joy Crist | Island Free Press The Dare County Board of Commissioners (BOC) adopted a resolution to permanently close a paved portion of Seagull Street in northern Rodanthe at their September 6 meeting, allowing homeowners in the immediate area the ability to move their homes westward, and away from the ocean. Full story
Sep 7
By Joy Crist | Island Free Press | With a total of 373 turtle nests recorded along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) as of the end of August, 2022 is a banner year for the sea turtle nesting season, with the second-highest number of nests reported since data collection began. Full story
Sep 1
The Dare County Board of Commissioners (BOC) approved funds to conduct a countywide trap-neuter-release (TNR) program over the next few months, as an initiative to help keep the local cat population manageable for years to come. Full story
Aug 7
Update:Ā A GoFundMe campaign has been started for the residents and employees who were affected by the Aug. 3 fire at Duck Village Outfitters, which is owned by Bob and Tanya Hovey. Full story
Aug 3
TheĀ Ocracoke Expresspassenger ferry between Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands will be resuming service today, August 3,Ā with the 1 p.m. departure from Hatteras. Full story
Aug 1
