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- 21 fishing captains in the Outer Banks are among the best in the worldby Submitted on April 26, 2024 at 5:47 pm
Every April since 2015, FishingBooker, the world’s largest platform connecting anglers and fishing guides, announces its yearly Angler’s Choice Award. This exclusive recognition acknowledges charter [Read More]
- Marilyn Kay Pokornyby Submitted on April 26, 2024 at 5:12 pm
Kitty Hawk, NC Marilyn Kay Pokorny went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 21, 2024. She was 77. Marilyn is survived [Read More]
- Susan Sawin, candidate for NC House District 1, to speak at Kitty Hawk precinct meetingby Submitted on April 26, 2024 at 5:11 pm
Susan Sawin, Chair of the Dare County Democratic Party, candidate for the North Carolina House District 1 seat, and owner of Island Bookstores, will address [Read More]
- ECSU, COA announce new opportunities for student successby Submitted on April 26, 2024 at 5:10 pm
Transferring to Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) from College of The Albemarle (COA) is now easier than ever thanks to three new memorandums of understanding [Read More]
- Michelle “Micky” Montagueby Submitted on April 26, 2024 at 5:05 pm
Long-time Wanchese citizen Michelle “Micky” Montague, 64, died unexpectedly in Manteo. NC April 23, 2024 of natural causes. Micky was honest, funny, down-to- earth, and [Read More]
- Cape Hatteras Elementary School’s April Storm Reportby Staff Reporter on April 24, 2024 at 1:52 pm
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, media, and more. It is a [...] Community News Brief | Full Article The post Cape Hatteras Elementary School’s April Storm Report appeared first on Island Free Press.
- Island History: Memories of Ocracoke residents from 1942, preserved for all timeby Kevin Duffus on April 24, 2024 at 11:50 am
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. His name was Ulysses Levi [...] Island Features | Full Article The post Island History: Memories of Ocracoke residents from 1942, preserved for all time appeared first on Island Free Press.
- Nonprofit dedicated to saving the 1898 Oregon Inlet Life-Saving Station is moving forwardby James D. “Keeper James” Charlet on April 24, 2024 at 11:49 am
Its name is the Outer Banks Coast Guard History Preservation Group. The broad name is to match its broad objective, starting with rescuing the 1898 Oregon Inlet U.S. Life-Saving Service (LSS) Station No. 16. Here is the Oregon Inlet LSS Station’s brief background, or ‘How It Got into This Mess.’ It started in 1988 when [...] Island Features | Full Article The post Nonprofit dedicated to saving the 1898 Oregon Inlet Life-Saving Station is moving forward appeared first on Island Free Press.
- Public comment period opens for temporary rules to implement new mandatory harvest reporting lawby Staff Reporter on April 24, 2024 at 11:45 am
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are accepting public comments on temporary rules to implement mandatory harvest reporting requirements passed by the N.C. General Assembly in Session Law 2023-137, Section 6. The comment period will close at 5 p.m. on May 20, 2024. Members of the public may submit comments in any [...] Fishing | Full Article The post Public comment period opens for temporary rules to implement new mandatory harvest reporting law appeared first on Island Free Press.
- Ocracoke island-wide yard sale set for May 4by Staff Reporter on April 23, 2024 at 4:14 pm
Ocracoke is an island where folks think they can find the purported treasure of Blackbeard, but island homes and businesses will unveil their own treasures for all to peruse and plunder as the Ocracoke Civic & Business Association hosts the spring Ocracoke Island-Wide Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. [...] Community News Brief | Full Article The post Ocracoke island-wide yard sale set for May 4 appeared first on Island Free Press.
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Jockeys Ridge State Park– Check out the largest sand dune on the east coast
Wright Brothers Memorial– First in Flight, see where the Wright Brothers took to flight
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center– World class offshore fishing center
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse– Visit this historic lighthouse on Hatteras Island
Bodie Island Lighthouse– Go climb this amazing lighthouse and check out the views
Currituck Beach Lighthouse– Visit this lighthouse in the heart of Corolla
Cape Hatteras National Seashore– Take a drive and explore this national seashore
The Lost Colony– Come watch the oldest outdoor drama in USA
North Carolina Aquarium Roanoke Island– Spend the day looking at fish, otters, alligators, and more
Elizabethan Gardens– Wander the magical gardens on Roanoke Island
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