Passing cold front brings waves of surfers to Hatteras Island
Photo from Island Free Press A passing cold front brought big waves and crowds of surfers on Thursday morning, with dozens of vehicles parked along…
Author: Joy Crist
Volunteers work to repair fencing at Salvo Community Cemetery
Photo by Dawn Taylor Volunteers are taking steps to repair the fence that borders the Salvo Community Cemetery after high winds from a recent winter…
Rodanthe beach nourishment discussed at packed public meeting
More than 100 attendees were at Wednesday’s meeting at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building. Photo by Stephen Smith More than 100 in-person and 160 virtual attendees…
37 cold-stunned sea turtles rescued during recent cold spell
Photo by NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island 37 new cold-stunned sea turtles have been found and transported to the Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation (STAR)…
Hatteras Island Rescue Squad offering a public CPR class on Jan. 24
Photo by HIRS The Hatteras Island Rescue Squad (HIRS) will be offering a public CPR class on Tuesday, January 24, at 6:00 p.m. at its…
Sunday’s SpaceX launch visible throughout the Outer Banks
The SpaceX Launch as seen in Rodanthe. Photo by Brad Hanson On Sunday, January 15, at 5:56 p.m., the SpaceX Falcon Heavy launched its USSF-67…
Removal of old N.C. Highway 12 pavement north of Rodanthe complete
Looking south towards the S-Curves. Photo by Joy Crist. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) recently completed the pavement removal of a former section…
Critically endangered North Atlantic right whale spotted off the Avon Pier
https://islandfreepress.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/324591584_5555319017927008_1090382923301711802_n.mp4 Video by Mike Hysong A critically endangered juvenile North Atlantic right whale was spotted off the Avon Pier on Sunday, January 8, and the rare…
Personal property and business personal property forms for Dare County due January 31, 2023
Completed forms for personal and business personal property must be returned to the Dare County Tax Department office by Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Individuals and…
Dare County Board takes steps toward a new beach nourishment study in Rodanthe
Rodanthe shoreline on Friday, May 13, 2022. Photo by Brad Handon. The Dare County Board of Commissioners (BOC) unanimously approved taking steps toward a new…