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- Bodie Island Lighthouse opens for climbing this Fridayby Submitted on April 15, 2024 at 6:30 pm
The Bodie Island Lighthouse opens for climbing this Friday, April 19, 2024. Climbing tickets go on sale at 7 a.m. and may only be purchased [Read More]
- Dental Assisting program on the horizon at College of The Albemarleby Submitted on April 15, 2024 at 6:09 pm
College of The Albemarle (COA) is proud to announce the receipt of substantial start-up funds to establish a dental assisting program in collaboration with East [Read More]
- OBX SPCA Pet of the Week: Lisaby Kassidy Watson-Perry on April 15, 2024 at 6:03 pm
The Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week is Lisa. Lisa is a two and a half year old domestic shorthair tabby. One unique feature [Read More]
- Vivian Robinson Grayby Submitted on April 15, 2024 at 5:56 pm
Buxton, NC Vivian Robinson Gray peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of April 8, 2024, at her home in Buxton, NC, with her [Read More]
- Division of Marine Fisheries seeks Eastern oyster and hard clam advisersby Submitted on April 15, 2024 at 5:48 pm
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen, scientists and other interested parties to sit on the Shellfish Fishery Management [Read More]
- FAQs for Buxton Beach added to Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s webpageby Joy Crist on April 16, 2024 at 12:12 pm
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) has added a new FAQ section to its Buxton Beach webpage in order to provide essential information on the evolving public safety and environmental issues that are occurring along a 500-yard stretch of Buxton shoreline. “Frequently asked questions for the Buxton Beach Access closure were developed by [the] Cape [...] Seashore News | Full Article The post FAQs for Buxton Beach added to Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s webpage appeared first on Island Free Press.
- Coastal property owners yet to embrace roof-girding grantsby Catherine Kozak on April 16, 2024 at 11:44 am
From CoastalReview.org Maybe one North Carolina insurance provider should join the industry trend and advertise: “Hello Beach Plan policyholders! Do you need a new roof? Want to save on your property insurance? How about we help you out with as much as $8,000 toward a much stronger roof that is fortified to withstand storms? And [...] Real Estate | Full Article The post Coastal property owners yet to embrace roof-girding grants appeared first on Island Free Press.
- Hatteras Island Community Strings will host a Spring Recital on April 17by Joy Crist on April 16, 2024 at 10:47 am
Hatteras Island Community Strings will host a Spring Recital on Tuesday, April 16, at 5:30 p.m., and the public is welcome to attend this free event at the Avon Volunteer Fire Department on Harbor Road. The recital will feature the students who are receiving free music lessons at St. John United Methodist Church (UMC) with [...] Community News Brief | Full Article The post Hatteras Island Community Strings will host a Spring Recital on April 17 appeared first on Island Free Press.
- Vivian Robinson Grayby Staff Reporter on April 15, 2024 at 2:59 pm
November 14, 1943 – April 8, 2024 Buxton, NC – Vivian Robinson Gray peacefully passed away in the early morning hours of April 8, 2024, at her home in Buxton, NC, with her husband, Charles, by her side. Vivian was a native daughter of Hatteras Island. She was born on November 14, 1943, to Vivian [...] Obituaries | Full Article The post Vivian Robinson Gray appeared first on Island Free Press.
- Bodie Island Lighthouse opens for climbing on April 19by Joy Crist on April 15, 2024 at 1:57 pm
The Bodie Island Lighthouse, recognized by its unique horizontal black and white stripes, will open for climbing this year beginning Friday, April 19. Climbing tickets go on sale at 7 a.m. and may only be purchased on the same day of your intended climb. Tickets are only available for purchase at www.recreation.gov/ticket/252034/ticket/10087143. Pro tip: Create your www.recreation.gov account [...] Seashore News | Full Article The post Bodie Island Lighthouse opens for climbing on April 19 appeared first on Island Free Press.
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