Category Archives: Nags Head

Swimming advisory: Sound-side site in Dare County

An advisory against swimming was posted today at a sound-side site in Dare County, where state officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards.A The advisory affects waters at … Continue reading

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Police promotions, officer of the year named

Wrightsville Beach Police Chief Dan House will name the WBPD Officer of the Year at the top of the town meeting on Thursday, May 10. Go to Source

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Beach town leaders work to avoid lawsuits, protect authority over beach rules

WECT TV6-WECT.com:News, weather & sports Wilmington, NC Beach town leaders work to avoid lawsuits, protect authority over beach rules The lawsuit between the town and condemned property owners in the Outer Banks served as reality check for Pender beach town … Continue reading

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Part of the North Carolina Aquarium Society, Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head was recently re-built and now replaces what was the oldest pier along the state’s Outer Banks. Go to Source

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The last three inhabitants of Yaupon Island

What do North Carolina pirates and the daughter of Thomas Jefferson’s vice president have in common? They are both an important part of North Carolina author Michael Parker’s recent book, “The Watery Part of the World.” Aaron Burr’s daughter, Theodosia … Continue reading

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Banker Ponies

For many years there has been speculation about the provenance of the Outer Banks ponies. Go to Source

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Book Review: Joel Sternfeld – First Pictures

Joel Sternfeld, along with several other artists like William Eggleston and Joel Meyerowitz, was part of a movement to help establish the seriousness of color photography within the documentary and fine art genres. Go to Source

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The last three inhabitants of Yaupon island

What do North Carolina pirates and the daughter of Thomas Jefferson’s vice president have in common? They are both an important part of North Carolina author Michael Parker’s recent book, “The Watery Part of the World,” which will be featured … Continue reading

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Charter boat runs aground, 6 assisted

The Coast Guard assisted six people off a 46-foot charter boat that ran aground in Hatteras Inlet Saturday morning. Go to Source

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Candidates spar over ad

A candidate for the N.C. House of Representatives said one of his opponents has misrepresented his opinion on the issue of abortion rights for women in recent advertisements appearing in the Washington Daily News. Go to Source

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