Cape Point Open!

The National Park service opened Cape Point in Buxton on Hatteras Island to ORV traffic. Barriers were removed to the ramps leading to Cape Point. The last turtle nest hatched and was excavated by the park service this morning. Cape Point open now!

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Hatteras to Ocracoke Ferry One Hour Crossing Route Now Permanent Route

The Hatteras to Ocracoke ferry one hour route referred to as the alternate ferry route is now the permanent route the ferry system will use between the two islands.This news was just made public by the US Coast Guard recently. The old route took only 40 minutes to cross the inlet, but due to shoaling … Read more

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Rodanthe Beach Nourishment Picture-What a Difference!

The Rodanthe beach nourishment project is almost at the half way mark.Take a look at this picture from the NCDOT NC 12 Facebook page and see the big difference it is making. Hopefully the widened beach just north of Rodanthe near the “S curves” will protect Highway 12 on Hatteras Island from damage during storms. … Read more

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Jessen Death Ruled An Accidental Drowning

Until the results of the toxicology report comes back, the death of Ronald Jessen who’s body was found face down in the water at the soundsound Frisco Wood Campground on Hatteras Island has been ruled an accidental drowning by the medical examiner. He was reported missing Saturday night. His body was found Monday morning in … Read more

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Body of Missing Virginia Man From Frisco Woods Campground Found

More sad news from the Outer Banks. The body of a missing Virginia man has been found. Ronald Jessen, 57 years old and from Gloucester, Virginia was reported missing Saturday night just after 10:00 PM from the Frisco Woods Campground on Hatteras Island at the North Carolina Outer Banks. A search by Dare County Sheriff’s Office … Read more

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Wicked Tuna North vs South to Air Sunday 8/17 on National Geographic Channel

Wicked Tuna North Vs South will air on Sunday August 17, 2014 at 10:00 pm (ET). Wicked Tuna North bluefin tuna fisherman will go against Outer Banks of North Carolina bluefin tuna fisherman in the waters off the North Carolina coast. The Northern Boats are Hard Merchandise, Hot Tuna and Pin Wheel. The Southern Boats … Read more

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Grand Opening of Roanoke River Lighthouse in Edenton

North Carolina has another lighthouse to be proud of. The restoration is complete and the 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse grand opening will be on August 15, 2014 in Edenton, NC at 10:00am in Colonial Park. The Roanoke River Lighthouse was built in 1886 and served as a guide for ships traveling through the waters of the Albemarle … Read more

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