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Grant extension paves the way for new restroom facilities at Old Lighthouse Beach in Buxton

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Grant extension paves the way for new restroom facilities at Old Lighthouse Beach in Buxton

Plans to build much-needed restroom facilities at the popular Old Lighthouse Beach in Buxton have taken another step forward, thanks to a newly approved extension of a grant from the Dare County Tourism Board.The extension, approved at the Tourism Board’s June 19 meeting, gives the project until June 2026 to complete its development.“Due to an unexpected change in the construction, we expect the revised project completion date to be no later tha…Read Article

Cape Point temporarily closes to ORVs and pedestrians

Cape Point in Buxton is temporarily closed to off-road vehicles (ORVs) and pedestrians as of Tuesday morning, June 3, due to multiple American oystercatcher chicks and least tern nests in the area, per an update from the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.Approximately 0.15 miles of the Cape Point area is now closed to protect 2-3 American Oystercatcher chicks that are two days old, and more than 80 least tern nests that are expected to hatch over …Buxton · Buxton Read Article

Editorial: We're students, not survivors-in-waiting

This editorial is written by Ella Baker, a 10th-grade student at Cape Hatteras Secondary SchoolEvery morning, I walk through a metal detector to get to class. That should surprise you, but I wouldn’t be shocked if it didn’t. To Congress, I ask: Is this the “safe learning environment” you promised us? More students are growing up with active shooter drills as fire drills, while you debate and delay. How many more children have to die before you a…Buxton · Buxton Read Article

Jan Dawson's 'Tangled Lines' celebrates island life and romance in Buxton

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Jan Dawson, a Buxton-based author, has unveiled her latest book, "Tangled Lines." For the past decade, Dawson has lived on Hatteras Island, drawing inspiration for her writing from the coastal charm and community.Dawson grew up visiting the Outer Banks and, like many, developed a lasting attachment to the area. Her experiences in Hatteras have inspired three novels, each exploring the nuances of island living within the framework of sweet romanc…Buxton · Buxton Read Article

Woman arrested for drug charges in Buxton traffic stop

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DARE COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) -- A woman faces several drug-related charges following a traffic stop in Buxton, North Carolina, on Monday, according to police. On May 19, a Dare County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit conducted a sniff on a vehicle in Buxton and positively indicated to the presence of an illegal substance. Deputies searched the vehicle and seized marijuana, an altered cannabis substance and marijuana paraphernalia. Lola Wyche, 26, was arres…Buxton · Buxton Read Article

Restoration Of Cape Hatteras Light Reveals Structural Cracks

Restoration work on the Cape Hatteras Light has revealed structural issues with the iconic lighthouse/NPSMost homeowners who begin a repair project on an old home aren't terribly surprised when they discover a bigger problem than they expected. That's somewhat the case with the restoration of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, where workers have discovered some structural issues they didn't expect.The restoration project at Cape Hatteras National Sea…Buxton · Buxton Read Article

Fessenden Center Gymnasium reopens after completion of roof & siding replacement project

The Dare County Parks and Recreation Department’s Hatteras Island Division has announced that the gymnasium located inside the Fessenden Center (46830 N.C. Highway 12 in Buxton) has reopened as of Thursday, May 22, 2025.The Fessenden Center’s online calendar has been updated to include scheduled gym activities for May 2025.The Fessenden Center gymnasium was previously closed from Monday, March 3, to Wednesday, May 21, while the facility’s roof a…Buxton · Buxton Read Article

‘Barbie’ Buck is busking for Buxton

Leslie Buck has been a fixture on the Outer Banks music scene for more than 25 years. She started her lengthy music career with a bang, making headlines as a finalist in a national Mattel competition to find a real-life Rocker Barbie, and she worked with some music industry all-stars, like composer John Swihart, who may be best recognized for his “Napoleon Dynamite” soundtrack.However, after a few years of being a rising star in her Massachusett…Barbie · Buxton Read Article

K-9 unit stop results in drug-related arrest in Buxton

On May 19, 2025, a Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit was conducting a sniff on a vehicle in Buxton, NC and positively indicated to the presence of an illegal substance. The vehicle was searched by Deputies and resulted in the seizure of marijuana, an altered cannabis substance and possessionof marijuana paraphernalia.Ms. Lola Wyche, F/26, of Buxton, North Carolina was arrested and charged withLola WycheFelony Possession of a Controlled SubstanceMisdemea…Buxton · Buxton Read Article

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