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Hatteras, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Hatteras! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How the 2026 Buxton beach project will really change Hatteras shoreline
- What rising May tourism numbers mean for Hatteras businesses this summer
Also on today's calendar: WARRIOR Revolution and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Do you know why the Easter Egg wouldnt cross the road? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 77 degrees.
- Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 85, low: 80.
- Wednesday: Windy; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 86 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Decades of shoreline engineering: The long history of a changing Buxton Beach (islandfreepress.org) — Major new beach nourishment and groin repair work is about to reshape Buxton’s oceanfront, aiming to protect N.C. 12 and nearby properties along Hatteras Island. This deep dive walks through decades of experiments, from early dune building and Navy groins to the lighthouse move and recent house collapses, explaining why the 2026 project can buy time but won’t permanently stop erosion. 
• Dare County's May 2026 occupancy and meals collections up modestly (outerbanksvoice.com) — Tourism numbers across Dare County, including Hatteras-area rentals and restaurants, are tracking just slightly ahead of last year, with May 2026 occupancy up about 4% and meals revenue up modestly. The data show the clear jump from shoulder season into peak summer, suggesting a steady but not booming year for local businesses and workers.
📸 Around Hatteras
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Upcoming Events in
Hatteras
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★ Featured events ★
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Cape Hatteras Anglers Club Bingo Schedule →
Cape Hatteras Anglers Club, 47231 Lightplant Rd, Buxton
6:00 pm
Wednesday July 22
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Other local events
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WARRIOR Revolution →
Fessenden Center Annex, 47013 Buxton Back Rd, Buxton
1:00 pm -
20th NY Turner Rifles →
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, 59200 Museum Dr, Hatteras
11:00 am -
Hurricane Preparedness Forum- Hatteras Island →
Hatteras Civic Center, 56658 North Carolina Hwy 12, Hatteras
6:30 pm -
Unsaid Drama Tour feat. Amara & Mary Joy →
The Wreck Tiki Bar, 58848 Marina Way A-4, Hatteras
7:00 pm -
Mindful Yoga →
Fessenden Center Annex, 47013 Buxton Back Rd, Buxton
9:30 am -
Jockeys Ridge State Park →
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, 59200 Museum Dr, Hatteras
11:00 am -
Cape Hatteras Anglers Club Bingo Schedule →
Cape Hatteras Anglers Club, 47231 Lightplant Rd, Buxton
6:00 pm
Thursday July 23
Tuesday July 28
Friday July 31
Saturday August 1
Tuesday August 4
Wednesday August 5
📣 Hatteras Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Brian Surratt →
Cafe Pamlico, 49684 North Carolina Hwy 12, Buxton
6:00 pm -
Sea Shanties →
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, 59200 Museum Dr, Hatteras
11:00 am -
Wine, Cheese, and a Good Read →
Pamlico Deli, 53013 North Carolina Hwy 12, Frisco
4:00 pm
Tuesday July 21
Tuesday August 11
Wednesday August 12
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Hatteras PatchAM possible:
- Ocracoke Ghost and History Walks
Fascinating history and ghostly tales from Ocracoke Island. - Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center — (252) 995-4440
Museum celebrates 40th Anniversary sharing Native History
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- North Carolina Schools posted a job opening for School Nutrition Manager in Buxton. Apply here.
- Ocracoke Health Center posted a job opening for Full-Time or Part-Time Registered Nurse (RN) in Ocracoke. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hatteras here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ocracoke
- Ocracoke could be called Barefoot Island: shoes optional (ocracokeobserver.com)
- It's not too early to be thinking about hurricane preparedness (ocracokeobserver.com)
- Dreamy US islands that offer slice of paradise (newstribune.com)
Ok Hatteras! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was a little chicken (Thank you Treva H. for sending it in!)
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