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WEB4 days ago · September 30, 2024 | Obituaries. September 23, 1949 – September 21, 2024 OCRACOKE — Thomas O. Payne, age 75, passed away on September 21, 2024, in Ocracoke, NC. Born to Parke and Martha Payne, Tom grew up in Arlington, VA, where he developed a love for travel, food, and culture. A true jack of all trades, Tom embraced …
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WEBFrom 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 ...
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WEBThe Island Free Press is the first and only online newspaper serving both Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands’ locals and visitors. The newspaper made its debut on Sept. 5, 2007, and has grown since then in coverage, content, and popularity with readers on and off the islands. The mission of the Island Free Press is to cover the people, issues, and ...
Many changes ahead as the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse project …
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · The multi-year project to restore the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and surrounding grounds is about to enter a new and highly active phase. Over the next few months, an estimated 25 tractor-trailers will be heading to and from the Buxton site to deliver materials. Scaffolding will be built around the structure to make interior and …
Obituaries - Island Free Press
WEBSeptember 22, 2024 | Obituaries. November 3, 1951 – July 15, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Philip Scott Harvey passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 15, 2024. Philip was born in Greenville, NC on November 3, 1951, to George Philip and Mary Scott Harvey. He is survived by his wife Susan, their daughter Virginia “Ginger” Rountree and ...
Flash Flood Warning in effect for the Outer Banks; All Hatteras ...
WEBAug 31, 2023 · Pea Island south of the Basnight Bridge at 7:15 a.m. on Thursday. NCDOT image. A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for the Outer Banks until 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, in addition to an ongoing Coastal Flood Warning and Tropical Storm Warning, as Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to pass just off the coast of North Carolina today.
New online system launched for N.C. fishing licenses, hunting …
WEBOn July 1, 2023, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission launched a new, custom licensing system and mobile app, Go Outdoors North Carolina, developed in partnership with Brandt, a Florida-based company that provides paperless web and mobile solutions. Through Go Outdoors North Carolina, residents, and non-residents can …
Ocracoke Express passenger ferry will begin service for the 2024 …
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Ocracoke Express Passenger Ferry. Photo by NC Ferry System. The Ocracoke Express passenger ferry between Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands will begin service for the 2024 season on May 23, and online reservations are currently available for the summer months. The passenger ferry, which is now in its sixth season, transports …
Phase One of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse ... - Island Free Press
WEBJul 15, 2021 · Photo by Don Bowers. The ongoing Cape Hatteras Lighthouse restoration project reached a milestone this past week. 99.9% of the interior paint removal was completed, (an endeavor that started in the spring of 2021), and multiple tests confirmed that the interior air quality was safe and free of lead-based paint, eliminating the need for …
History Illuminated: Hatteras Light’s 150 Years - Island Free Press
WEBDec. 16, 2020, marks the 150th anniversary of the first lighting of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Coastal Review Online is featuring the research, findings and commentary of author Kevin Duffus, including his findings pertaining to the lighthouse and its history. America’s celebrated historic structures may not be as ancient as many of the ...