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09/01/2026

PDF Until the mid-twentieth century, few Ocracoke islanders had dogs. But almost every household had a brood of free-ranging chickens. Homeowners were afraid that un-penned dogs would chase and kill their chickens. A beloved children’s book, Digby the Only Dog, by Ruth and Latrobe Carroll, publish...

09/01/2026

🦈 WHERE COULD WHITE SHARK BRETON BE HEADED?

Breton measured 13 ft. 3 in. and weighed approximately 1,437 lbs. at the time of tagging in September 2020. His location as of Aug. 30 was about 315 miles east of Cape Hatteras.

After spending July off the coast of Florida, Breton has spent much of August off the Carolinas and is now heading farther offshore.

Where will his journey take him next? 👀

Follow animals like Breton on the OCEARCH Global Shark Tracker in real time
➡️ ocearch.org/tracker/detail/breton

09/01/2026

Just a reminder: Our public listening sessions about new ferry tolls required by law begin tomorrow. Please come out and let us know your questions, comments and concerns. If you cannot make one of the meetings, log onto https://bit.ly/4A6vREH and let us know your thoughts!

08/31/2026

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08/30/2026

“Loophole”

Nautical words in everyday language: Loophole - a small opening in the bulkhead or other part of a ship through which a weapon could be fired at the enemy. Today it is an uncertainty in the law that may allow one to allude the legal intent... a way out.