Apr 5, 2008 | WNCT-TV Greenville
It's a battle over space and nature, for a beach along the crystal coast. On Cape Hatteras , environmentalists want to expand the area they say is sacred for animals, while drivers are rallying to keep trucks ... via WNCT-TV Greenville
Mar 22, 2008 | Charlotte.com | Posted by Charlotte.com
“But it was a big step -- to give up your country and your career and everything.”
ime to pirouette.
Three budding ballerinas rise onto the balls of their left feet. Each girl's right leg stretches behind her, toe touching the floor. On cue, the dancers spin. They're shaky, but give them a break. They're maybe 10 years old.
Their right feet haven't done enough to launch the turn.
'Push down,' their teacher says. 'The floor is your friend.'
They try again. Better.
'Good girls,' the teacher responds. 'You can't just say, `I think I'll turn.' You have to do something to make yourself turn.' Read more
Mar 4, 2008 | Island Gazette Newspaper Online
Public Meeting Scheduled on Monkfish Large Mesh Gill Net Permit
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public meeting to discuss the Monkfish Large Mesh Gill Net permit on Thursday, Feb. via Island Gazette Newspaper Online
Oct 27, 2007 | PilotOnline.com
Drinks aren't mixed on Hatteras Island, but opinions are
“It's just a common-sense vote. What do we want for our culture? We don't need liquor-by-the-drink to make it better. The reality is it would make it worse and have a negative impact on the cultural aspects.”
HATTERAS ISLAND It's not that an adult can't buy alcohol in this resort area situated between Nags Head and Ocracoke Island. via PilotOnline.com
Oct 10, 2007 | Obsentinel.com
Real estate sales down, foreclosures up
“Now, we are working hard to select an architect firm so that the state construction office can carry that recommendation to the State Building Commission on October 23rd.”
Forty firefighters from several agencies joined together for a unique training opportunity on Sept. via Obsentinel.com
Sep 29, 2007 | PilotOnline.com
Ocracoke Island braces for weeks of detours
“Whatever we plan for, Mother Nature will dish up something that we have to deal with”
One sentiment seems to over ride all others when islanders talk about closing their only road for 10 weeks this winter: It could be worse. via PilotOnline.com
Sep 16, 2007 | The Virginian-Pilot
Some Cape Hatteras beaches reopen to vehicle traffic today
Several beaches that had been closed to vehicles along Cape Hatteras National Seashore since mid-May reopen today. via The Virginian-Pilot









