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Nov 14, 2018by: Larry Dorminy No Comments Leave A Comment 35.7438,-75.60649999
LNM: Dredging Underway, Old House Channel, Pamlico Sound, NC

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Old House Channel is the southern passage connecting Oregon inlet with Pamlico Sound.
NC – PAMLICO SOUND – OLD HOUSE CHANNEL – DREDGING
Cottrell Contracting Corporation of Chesapeake, VA Dredge ROCKBRIDGE and associated dredge equipment will be conducting dredging operations in the Old House Channel Range 2 of the Pamlico Sound. Operations will take place within the Old House Channel from Old House Channel Light 8 (LLNR 28260) to approximately 2700 feet south southeast of Old House Channel Light 16OH (LLNR 28300). Dredging operations will take place on or about 15 Nov until 15 Dec 2018. Chart 12324 LNM 46/18
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Nov 13, 2018by: Larry Dorminy No Comments Leave A Comment 34.7116,-76.67959999
LNM: Daybeacon 6 Destroyed, Beaufort Harbor Channel, near NC AICW Statue Mile 205

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This daybeacon is on the east side of the channel connecting the main inlet channel with the Beaufort waterfront.

SEC NC BNM 496-18
NORTH CAROLINA – BEAUFORT INLET AND SOUTHERN CORE SOUND – NEWPORT RIVER BEAUFORT HARBOR CHANNEL (CHART 11545)
BEAUFORT HARBOR CHANNEL DAYBEACON 6 (LLNR 34830) REPORTED DESTROYED.
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Nov 12, 2018by: Larry Dorminy No Comments Leave A Comment 34.2549,-77.9489999
You Are Invited !! – Open House Nov 17, 2018, Bennett Brothers Yachts and Cape Fear Marina, Wilmington, NC, Cape Fear River

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Bennett Brothers Yachts/Cape Fear Marina, A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is located on the eastern banks of the northeast Cape Fear River, just north of the Isabel Holmes – Highway 133 bascule bridge, and only a few steps from the downtown Wilmington waterfront.
Click Here for You Are Invited – Open House 2018
JUST ONE WEEK AWAY! Saturday, November 17th, 2018 (11am-2pm) is our annual Open House.
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Nov 12, 2018by: Larry Dorminy No Comments Leave A Comment 36.1019,-75.91259999
LNM: Albemarle Sound Light N Extinguished, NC AICW Statute Mile 69.5

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This Albemarle Sound light N is on the west side of the magenta line, just shy of Mile 70. With diminishing daylight, this mark could be important to a late running cruiser.

GREAT BRIDGE TO ALBEMARLE SOUND LIGHT N (LLNR 37825) REPORTED EXT.
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Nov 11, 2018by: Larry Dorminy No Comments Leave A Comment 34.6013,-77.41919999
LNM: Reminder: Live Firing Exercises, Nov 12-18, Stones Bay and New River, NC

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These periodic and frequent restrictions to navigation do not involve the Waterway and are posted here to remind any cruiser, especially new Snow Birds, who might be considering exploring New River and Stones Bay, that these are live firing exercises. Stand Clear!

1. NORTH CAROLINA – NEW RIVER – FIRING EXERCISES FROM 12 NOV TO 18 NOV 2018
2. THE RESTRICTED AREAS IN THE NEW RIVER, AS SHOWN ON NATIONAL OCEAN
SERVICE CHART 11542, THAT WILL BE CLOSED TO NAVIGATION BECAUSE OF
STONE BAY RIFLE RANGE FIRING EXERCISES. STONE CREEK SECTOR, STONE BAY
SECTOR, TRAPS BAY SECTOR, COURTHOUSE BAY SECTOR, AND GREY POINT
SECTOR WILL BE CLOSED TO NAVIGATION DUE TO FIRING EXERCISES 24 HOURS DAILY.
3. FARNELL BAY SECTOR, MORGANS BAY SECTOR, AND JACKSONVILLE SECTOR
WILL BE CLOSED TO NAVIGATION DUE TO FIRING EXERCISES FROM SUNRISE TO
SUNSET.
4. SHIP OPERATIONS CONSISTING OF LANDING CRAFT, AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES,
AND HELICOPTERS MAY BE CONDUCTED IN THE ONSLOW BEACH OPERATING AREA
AND ALL SECTORS OF NEW RIVER TO INCLUDE DIVE OPERATIONS.
5. DUE TO UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE ON BROWNS ISLAND AND IN THE ADJACENT
WATERWAYS AND MARSH AREAS, BROWNS ISLAND IS OFF LIMITS TO ALL
UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. VESSELS MAY TRANSIT THE SURROUNDING WATERS,
HOWEVER NO VESSEL SHALL BOTTOM FISH OR ANCHOR.
6. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON FIRING EXERCISES CONTACT CAMP LEJEUNE
RANGE CONTROL AT 910-451-3064/4449.
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Nov 10, 2018by: Larry Dorminy No Comments Leave A Comment 36.505,-76.35519999
Boats and More Boats, State Park Welcome Center Dock, Dismal Swamp Canal Route

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Looks like a record number of boats rafted up at the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center Docks. Area information is provided at the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR and a NC DOT Rest Area facility, located adjacent to the Dismal Swamp State Park, offering trails, exhibits and ongoing programs in Camden County, NC. See November Programs at Dismal Swamp State Park, AICW Alternate Route.

We are not back to normal numbers, but after being closed for so long, it has been so nice to host boaters again in the Dismal Swamp Canal. This photo was taken by Jeff Byrd for Camden TDA at the end of October. We are enjoying meeting traffic by waterway again and we have talked to a lot of great people! Sigh!
Donna Stewart, Director
Dismal Swamp Welcome Center
2356 US Hwy 17N
South Mills, NC 27976
Phone – 252-771-8333
www.DismalSwampWelcomeCenter.com
Bird, Bike, Hike…..take in the sights!
Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For the Camden TDA/Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center
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Nov 8, 2018by: Larry Dorminy No Comments Leave A Comment 33.917,-78.02819999
November 2018 Southport Marina Newsletter, Southport, NC, AICW Statute Mile 309.5

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Southport is home to CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Southport Marina, located just west of the Cape Fear River along the northern banks of the Waterway hard by flashing daybeacon #2A.
CLICK HERE FOR November Newsletter from Southport Marina
Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Southport Marina
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Nov 6, 2018by: Larry Dorminy No Comments Leave A Comment 34.0487,-77.92549999
LNM: AICW Daybeacon 167 Destroyed, Snows Cut, NC Statute Mile 297

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This critical ICW daybeacon marks the inside corner of the Waterway’s narrow channel turn to the south upon exiting Snows Cut.
SEC NC BNM 490-18
NORTH CAROLINA – MYRTLE GROVE SOUND TO LITTLE RIVER (CHART 11534)
NEW RIVER – CAPE FEAR RIVER – DAY BEACON 167 (LLNR 39855) DESTROYED.
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Nov 5, 2018by: Larry Dorminy No Comments Leave A Comment 36.5054,-76.35519999
November Programs at Dismal Swamp State Park, AICW Alternate Route

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The Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center Docks and information are provided at the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR and a NC DOT Rest Area facility, located adjacent to the Dismal Swamp State Park, offering trails, exhibits and ongoing programs in Camden County, NC.

November will be a quiet month, with the holidays approaching. Canoe/kayak and bike rentals are still available. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to cancel the wagon rides scheduled for Sunday, 11 Nov and Sunday, 18 Nov. We plan to hold wagon rides one last time on Sunday, 25 Nov at 11 am or 2 pm.
There is one additional program for November:
Let’s Talk Turkey
Saturday, November 17, 2017 – 2:00pm
Auditorium
Join the ranger for a short indoor talk on all things wild turkey. Find out why they are so fascinating, and then meet a live domestic tom turkey named Handsome. Please pre-register by calling the office at 252-771-6593 to help us plan.

November is a lovely month to get outdoors- the leaves on the trees are now showing their beautiful colors, and boat traffic on the Canal is at its peak. Hope to see you in the park!
Katie Sanford
Park Ranger, Dismal Swamp State Park
NC Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources
252 771 6593
katie.sanford@ncparks.gov
2294 US 17 N | South Mills, North Carolina 27976
Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For the Camden TDA/Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center
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Nov 4, 2018by: Larry Dorminy No Comments Leave A Comment 34.6963,-76.67229999
LNM: Beaufort Inlet Channel Light 19 Extinguished, near NC AICW Statute Mile 205

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This channel light is off the eastern shore of Fort Macon at the mouth of the Beaufort Harbor and marks the inlet channel’s turn to the northwest.
MOREHEAD CITY CH LB 19 (LLNR 29425) RPTD EXT.
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Nov 4, 2018by: Larry Dorminy No Comments Leave A Comment 33.88,-77.99839999
LNM: Range Light Extinguished, Bald Head Shoal Channel, Cape Fear River, near NC AICW Statute Mile 309

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The Bald Head Shoal Channel front range light is immediately north of Bald Head Island Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR.
CAPE FEAR RIVER BALD HEAD SHOAL CH RANGE FRONT LT (LLNR 30330) EXT.
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Nov 2, 2018by: Larry Dorminy No Comments Leave A Comment 35.7169,-75.62779999
LNM: Missing Light 16 OH, Old House Channel, Pamlico Sound, NC

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This missing Light 16 OH in eastern Pamlico Sound marks the southern entrance to Old House Channel into Roanoke Sound to the north.

SEC NC BNM 487-18
NORTH CAROLINA – CAPE HENRY TO PAMLICO SOUND (CHART 12205)
OLD HOUSE CHANNEL LIGHT 16OH (LLNR 28300) MISSING.
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Nov 1, 2018by: Larry Dorminy No Comments Leave A Comment 36.3003,-76.2189999
November Calendar, Elizabeth City, NC, Dismal Swamp Canal Route

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Elizabeth City, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR and the friendliest-to-boaters community on the Waterway, is located on the Pasquotank River off the northeast corner of Albemarle Sound and at the southern end of the Dismal Swamp Canal Route. With the canal fully open to navigation, this wonderful community continues its calendar of exciting events, making a stop at Mariners Wharf in the heart of Elizabeth City a must!

CLICK HERE FOR “Things to See & Do in Elizabeth City during November”

Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For the Mariner’s Wharf Elizabeth City Docks
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Nov 1, 2018by: Larry Dorminy No Comments Leave A Comment 34.3418,-77.66579999
LNM: Relocated Inlet Buoys, New Topsail Inlet, near NC AICW Statute Mile 270

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These uncharted inlet buoys are in an area of shoaling, see Discontinued Buoys.
1. THE FOLLOWING AIDS TO NAVIGATION HAVE BEEN RELOCATED TO MARK BEST WATER.
A. NEW TOPSAIL INLET BUOY 7 (30020) RELOCATED TO APPROX POSIT 34-20-41.552N, 077-39-50.559W (34°20.6926N / 077°39.8426W, 34.344876 / -77.664044) .
B. NEW TOPSAIL INLET BUOY 8 (30025) RELOCATED TO APPROX POSIT 34-20-49.687N, 077-39-35.677W (34°20.8281N / 077°39.5946W, 34.347135 / -77.659910) .
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Nov 1, 2018by: Larry Dorminy No Comments Leave A Comment 34.3477,-77.66749999
LNM: Discontinued Buoys, New Topsail Inlet, near NC AICW Statute Mile 270

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These discontinued uncharted buoys appear to have been markers connecting the Inlet with Howards Channel which intersects the Waterway to the northwest. See Relocated Buoys.
1. THE FOLLOWING AIDS TO NAVIGATION HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED DUE TO SHOALING.
A. NEW TOPSAIL INLET BUOY 10 (30035) DISCONTINUED.
B. NEW TOPSAIL INLET BUOY 11 (30037) DISCONTINUED.
C. NEW TOPSAIL INLET BUOY 12 (30040) DISCONTINUED.
D. NEW TOPSAIL INELT BUOY 14 (30047) DISCONTINUED.
E. BANKS SLOUGH CHANNEL BUOY 3 (30048.02) DISCONTINUED.
F. BANKS SLOUGH CHANNEL BUOY 4 (30048.04) DISCONTINUED.
G. BANKS SLOUGH CHANNEL BUOY 7 (30048.08) DISCONTINUED.
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Nov 1, 2018by: Larry Dorminy No Comments Leave A Comment
LNM: North Atlantic Right Whale Advisory
This Local Notice is a reminder to cruisers who are choosing to go offshore to avoid the ICW shallow spots.
NORTH CAROLINA – NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALE ADVISORY
THE CRITICALLY ENDANGERED RIGHT WHALE, INCLUDING FEMALES WITH VERY YOUNG CALVES, MAY BE ENCOUNTERED IN OFFSHORE AND COASTAL WATERS. RIGHT WHALES ARE SLOW MOVING AND AT RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO COLLISIONS WITH VESSELS. VESSEL OPERATORS ARE REMINDED TO USE CAUTION AND PROCEED AT SAFE SPEEDS IN AREAS USED BY RIGHT WHALES. INTENTIONALLY APPROACHING WITHIN 500 YDS OF A RIGHT WHALE IS PROHIBITED AND IS A VIOLATION OF U.S. LAW. A MINIMUM
DISTANCE OF 500 YDS MUST BE MAINTAINED FROM A SIGHTED WHALE UNLESS HAZARDOUS TO THE VESSEL OR ITS OCCUPANTS. THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA) RECOMMENDS THAT OPERATORS ASSUME THAT ANY WHALE SIGHTED IS A RIGHT WHALE UNLESS CONFIRMED OTHERWISE. U.S. LAW REQUIRES MOST VESSELS 65FT OR GREATER TO TRAVEL AT SPEEDS OF 10KTS OR LESS IN SEASONAL MANAGEMENT AREAS USED BY RIGHT WHALES WHEN CONSISTENT WITH SAFETY OF NAVIGATION. PLEASE REPORT ALL RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS, COLLISION, OR ENTANGLEMENTS TO 877-WHALE-HELP OR THE COAST GUARD VIA CHANNEL 16. FOR MORE INFO, CONSULT THE U.S. COAST PILOT.
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Oct 31, 2018by: Larry Dorminy No Comments Leave A Comment 35.5422,-77.05819999

November 2018 in Washington, NC, Pamlico River

Whether you want to revisit the past or satisfy your curiosities, discover the arts or explore your true nature, you can do it from the heart of the Inner Banks - Washington, North Carolina. 800 546 0

Whether you want to revisit the past, satisfy your curiosities, discover the arts or explore your true nature, you can do it from the heart of the Inner Banks – Washington, North Carolina. Washington City Docks, A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, has proven to be well worth the journey up the Pamlico River, especially in the Fall!

November 2018 in Washington

From festivals and antique galleries to historic homes and wrap-around porches, this picturesque city is perfect for enjoying a meal or dropping an anchor.

Our State Trip Giveaway

Enter to win a getaway to Washington, North Carolina! Stay at the historic Elmwood 1820 Bed & Breakfast Inn, stroll along the waterfront, enjoy Southern cuisine and unwind with a luxurious spa visit.

Enter to win

Photo Contest Winners

We are excited to announce the winners of our Fall photo contest! Congratulations to Ray Midgett on first place; Yvonne Pleasant for taking second place; and Justin Hime for taking third. A big thank you to everyone who took the time to enter; the judges had very tough decisions on their hands!

Light Up the City

Help kick off the holiday season on Tuesday, November 20 from 5:30-7:00 pmat the Turnage Theater with lights, shopping , music , refreshments and more! This is a free event.

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Fall Crawl: Ladies Night Out!

Join us for the Second Annual Girls’ Night Out Fall Crawl! Enjoy shopping, strolling, looking, sipping, and dining through Washington’s Downtown shopping district on Thursday November 15 from 4:00-8:00 pm. Shops will show off their new Fall arrivals and offer exclusive discounts, door prizes, sales, and specials.

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Opening Soon: Copper Canyon Wellness

Copper Canyon Wellness will be opening its doors in Washington on November 15. A one stop wellness facility, Copper Canyon will be offering massage treatments, yoga, chiropractic services and aesthetic care.

More information

Save the Dates!

Nov 10: Sound Rivers Oyster Roast
Nov 15:  Fall Crawl: Girl’s Night Out
Nov 20:  Light up the City
Nov 24: Small Business Saturday
Dec 1:   Hometown Holidays, Holiday Homes Tour & Christmas Parade
Dec 6: Jingle Mingle
Jan. 12: NC Estuarium 21st Year Celebration
Feb. 7-9: East Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival

November Arts of the Pamlico Events

Complete Events Calendar

Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For the Washington City Docks

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Oct 31, 2018by: Larry Dorminy No Comments Leave A Comment 36.0333,-76.15899999
LNM: Missing Sound Warning Daybeacon B, Western Albemarle Sound, NC

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This missing daybeacon B is a reference marker for folks wanting to visit CRUISERS NET SPONSORS, Albemarle Plantation Marina or Edenton Harbor City Docks, in western Albemarle Sound off the Waterway.

SEC NC BNM 480-18
NORTH CAROLINA – CAPE HENRY TO PAMLICO SOUND (CHART 12205)
ALBERMARLE SOUND WARNING DAYBEACON B (LLNR 31491) RPTD MISSING.
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Oct 31, 2018by: Larry Dorminy No Comments Leave A Comment 34.736,-76.67629999
LNM: Destroyed Junction Light RG, Russell Slough/Gallants Channel, off AICW Mile 201

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Russell Slough departs the Waterway south/southeast at ICW lighted buoy 30 at mile 201. This destroyed junction light is at Russell Slough’s intersection with Gallant Channel into Beaufort’s waterfront.

SEC NC BNM 476-18
NORTH CAROLINA – BEAUFORT INLET AND SOUTHERN CORE SOUND (CHART 11545)
RUSSELL SLOUGH CHANNEL JUNCTION LIGHT RG (LLNR 34855) REPORTED DESTROYED
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LNM: Dredging Underway, Old House Channel, Pamlico Sound, NC

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LNM: Daybeacon 6 Destroyed, Beaufort Harbor Channel, near NC AICW Statue Mile 205

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You Are Invited !! – Open House Nov 17, 2018, Bennett Brothers Yachts and Cape Fear Marina, Wilmington, NC, Cape Fear River

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LNM: Albemarle Sound Light N Extinguished, NC AICW Statute Mile 69.5

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LNM: Reminder: Live Firing Exercises, Nov 12-18, Stones Bay and New River, NC

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Boats and More Boats, State Park Welcome Center Dock, Dismal Swamp Canal Route

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November 2018 Southport Marina Newsletter, Southport, NC, AICW Statute Mile 309.5

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LNM: AICW Daybeacon 167 Destroyed, Snows Cut, NC Statute Mile 297

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November Programs at Dismal Swamp State Park, AICW Alternate Route

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LNM: Beaufort Inlet Channel Light 19 Extinguished, near NC AICW Statute Mile 205

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LNM: Range Light Extinguished, Bald Head Shoal Channel, Cape Fear River, near NC AICW Statute Mile 309

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LNM: Missing Light 16 OH, Old House Channel, Pamlico Sound, NC

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November Calendar, Elizabeth City, NC, Dismal Swamp Canal Route

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LNM: Relocated Inlet Buoys, New Topsail Inlet, near NC AICW Statute Mile 270

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LNM: Discontinued Buoys, New Topsail Inlet, near NC AICW Statute Mile 270

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LNM: North Atlantic Right Whale Advisory

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November 2018 in Washington, NC, Pamlico River

November 2018 in Washington

Our State Trip Giveaway

Photo Contest Winners

Light Up the City

Fall Crawl: Ladies Night Out!

Opening Soon: Copper Canyon Wellness

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LNM: Missing Sound Warning Daybeacon B, Western Albemarle Sound, NC

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LNM: Destroyed Junction Light RG, Russell Slough/Gallants Channel, off AICW Mile 201

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