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3 days ago |
islandfreepress.org | Joy Crist
On Saturday night, a sea turtle in Rodanthe was interrupted in a beach landing to presumably lay eggs, as beachgoers in the immediate area crowded around to catch photos and videos of the sight. “Last night, I witnessed a large Loggerhead turtle exiting the water,” said Rodanthe Pier employee Brad Hanson on Sunday. “As soon as that happened, every person on the beach surrounded the turtle with their very bright LED flashlights. The turtle was blocked from going any further.
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3 days ago |
islandfreepress.org | Joy Crist
Rain or shine, visitors are welcome to explore a range of local artists and craftsmen at the monthly Lighthouse Arts & Crafts shows at the Family Life Center in Buxton. Lighthouse Church of Buxton hosts this monthly event, where their venue is full of local artists who are able to share their talent in a clean, air-conditioned building out of the wind, rain, and heat that is commonplace on Hatteras Island.
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3 days ago |
islandfreepress.org | Joy Crist
An Extreme Heat Warning continues for the Outer Banks and Eastern N.C. through Wednesday at 8:00 p.m., according to an update from the National Weather Service (NWS). Heat indices in excess of 110-115 degrees are likely on Wednesday, with actual temperatures in the 90s. Above normal temperatures each night will lead to less relief, even after sunset, adding to the impact of the heat wave this week.
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3 days ago |
islandfreepress.org | Joy Crist
Cape Hatteras reached 95 degrees on Tuesday and tied a high temperature record for the second day in a row, according to an update from the National Weather Service (NWS). Tuesday’s 95 degrees ties the previous June 24 record set 81 years ago, and Cape Hatteras also tied its June 23rd high temperature record of 90 degrees, which was previously set in 2018. “Tomorrow will be even hotter, and with heat indices expected to exceed 110°F,” stated the NWS in a Tuesday evening update.
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3 days ago |
islandfreepress.org | Joy Crist
North Carolina lawmakers, marine scientists, and coastal residents came together on Tuesday to sound the alarm over legislation they say threatens the heart of the state’s commercial fishing economy — the shrimping industry.
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