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Harkers Island
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News in Harkers Island
Coastal Review
August 21The longstanding state law banning permanent erosion control structures in an ocean shoreline was based on extensive studies and data documenting their detrimental effects and temporary protection, Dr. Reide Corbett said during a recent talk at Harkers Island.
Government & CivicCoastal Review
August 11Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson visited Harkers Island Monday to announce $300,000 in grants awarded for eight projects to bolster resilience to natural disasters.
Government & CivicCoastal Review
August 10The Foundation for Shackleford Horses is commemorating three decades of advocacy with a special program on Harkers Island featuring behavioral ecologist Dr. Dan Rubenstein, who has studied the herd for decades and helped draft the legislation approved in 1998 to protect the wild…
Community Groups & OrganizationsIn and around Harkers Island
See & do
- Cape Lookout Lighthouse & Light Station Museum
- Cape Lookout National Seashore
- Cape Pointe Marina
- Carolina Traditions Guide Co.
- Core Sound Waterfowl Museum
Eat, drink & stay
- Cape Look Out Bed & Breakfast
- Captain's Choice Restaurant
- Cape Lookout Rv Park
- Fish Hook Grill
- Harkers Island RV Resort & Campground
Shops & services
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Harkers Island by the numbers
- Area
- 2.24 sq mi (5.8 km²), 1.61 sq mi water
- Median age
- 61.5
- Households
- 462
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $60,000
- Median house value
- $313,100