🌱 Why new structural cracks may delay Cape Hatteras Lighthouse reopening again

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In today's newsletter:

• Why new structural cracks may delay Cape Hatteras Lighthouse reopening again
• Know a Hatteras volunteer who deserves statewide recognition in 2026?

Also on today's calendar: ALIGN & DEFINE — Dare to Yoga Studio & Wellness and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunshine and not as cold, with a high of 48 and low of 42 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 59, low: 48.
• Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cape Hatteras Lighthouse restoration advances with Fresnel lens completion despite structural challenges (islandfreepress.org) — Ongoing restoration of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse has hit new milestones, including completion of a custom-built replica Fresnel lens, but newly discovered structural cracks are likely to delay reopening beyond summer 2026. Climbing remains closed through 2025 while engineers sort out complex bracket repairs, though visitors can still explore the surrounding grounds and watch site improvements taking shape.
   

• Do you know someone who deserves a 2026 Governor's Volunteer Service Award? (outerbanksvoice.com) — Hatteras and other Dare County residents are invited to nominate outstanding volunteers for North Carolina’s 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards, recognizing service from youth support to disaster relief and animal care. Nominations are open now and must be submitted online by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026.
   

📸 Around Hatteras

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hatteras

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 17

• Doodle and Destress @ Hatteras Library
  Hatteras Library, 57709 North Carolina Hwy 12, Hatteras
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• ALIGN & DEFINE — Dare to Yoga Studio & Wellness
  Dare to Yoga Studio & Wellness , 56910 North Carolina Hwy 12 , Hatteras
  5:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• WARRIOR Revolution
  Fessenden Center Annex , 47013 Buxton Back Rd , Buxton
  1:00 pm

Friday December 19

• The Book Drop - Hatteras Library Book Club Meeting
  Hatteras Library , 57709 North Carolina Hwy 12 , Hatteras
  4:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Totally Turtles Children’s Program
  Hatteras Island Visitor Center , 46375 Lighthouse Rd , Buxton
  12:00 pm
• MAT PILATES — Dare to Yoga Studio & Wellness
  Dare to Yoga Studio & Wellness , 56910 North Carolina Hwy 12 , Hatteras
  5:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Totally Turtles Children’s Program
  Hatteras Island Visitor Center , 46375 Lighthouse Rd , Buxton
  12:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• ALL LEVELS VINYASA — Dare to Yoga Studio & Wellness
  Dare to Yoga Studio & Wellness , 56910 North Carolina Hwy 12 , Hatteras
  9:00 am

📣 Hatteras Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 27

• YOGA PILATES FUSION — Dare to Yoga Studio & Wellness
  Dare to Yoga Studio & Wellness , 56910 North Carolina Hwy 12 , Hatteras
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tellos posted a job opening for Paraprofessional - RBT Training in Hatteras. Apply here.
• Dare County Schools posted a job opening for English Teacher in Buxton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hatteras here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ocracoke

• Ocracoke: An extraordinary community (ocracokeobserver.com)
• Ocracoke events Dec. 15 to 21 (ocracokeobserver.com)
• Expedition X: Season 11; Discovery Channel Releases Premiere Date & Trailer for Josh Gates Series (tvseriesfinale.com)

Rodanthe

• Rodanthe man who fled traffic stop held on $40K bond for multiple charges (outerbanksvoice.com)

Manteo

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-- The Patch AM Team

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