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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week Mr. T

March 27, 2023 | Community News Brief

Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Mr. T, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Mr. T, and the many other Outer Banks pets currently up for adoption, visit the Outer Banks SPCA website at https://www.obxspca.org/, or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/obxspca/

Comments sought by NOAA Fisheries on catch specifications for spin ...

March 24, 2023 | Fishing | From The: WOBX

NOAA Fisheries is proposing the Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils’ recommended catch specifications for the 2023 spiny dogfish fishery. These proposed specifications would decrease all catch limits by at least 55 percent in fishing year 2023, based on recent declining trends in stock biomass and productivity. A comparison of the current and proposed [...] Fishing |  Full Article

Cape Hatteras Elementary School’s March Storm Report

March 23, 2023 | Community News Brief

The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHEM) publishes a monthly newsletter for students, parents, supporters, and friends called The Storm Report, which is nod to the school’s mascot, the Cape Hatteras Tropical Storms. From upcoming special events to recent initiatives in art, technology, music, media, and more, the newsletter is a round-up of everything there is to [...] Community News Brief |  Full Article

Robert Benjamin O’Neal

March 23, 2023 | Obituaries

April 7, 1954 – March 21, 2023 OCRACOKE — Robert Benjamin (Ben) O’Neal, 68, of Ocracoke, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Ben was a native of Ocracoke, NC and a graduate of Ocracoke High School. He had numerous jobs after high school; working with Army Corps of Engineers on a dredge in [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse lens makes a temporary move during museum ...

March 23, 2023 | Island Features | By: Joy Crist

The original Cape Hatteras Lighthouse lens is on the move. The roughly 20-foot-tall structure, which is housed within the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras, is painstakingly being taken apart and relocated to a secure and on-site storage area while work progresses on the museum’s total renovation. Though the prospect of a museum renovation [...] Island Features |  Full Article

Reminder: Large item pickup for Hatteras Island, Unincorporated Da ...

March 23, 2023 | Local News

The Dare County Public Works Department has announced that large item pickup for the unincorporated areas of Dare County will begin on Monday, March 27, and will run continuously for approximately 12-15 days. The large item pickup will be performed by a private contractor, Southern Disaster Recovery, and there will be a strict one pass only enforced due to budgetary [...] Local News |  Full Article

Reminder: Large item pickup for Hatteras Island, Unincorporated Da ...

March 23, 2023 | Local News

The Dare County Public Works Department has announced that large item pickup for the unincorporated areas of Dare County will begin on Monday, March 27, and will run continuously for approximately 12-15 days. The large item pickup will be performed by a private contractor, Southern Disaster Recovery, and there will be a strict one pass only enforced due to budgetary [...] Local News |  Full Article

RWS Civic Association to host Emergency and Disaster Response prog ...

March 22, 2023 | Local News

On Wednesday, March 22, at 6:30 p.m., the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo (RWS) Civic Association will host its next “Speaker Series” event at the RWS Community Building, across from the Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station in Rodanthe. “Join us for a panel presentation and discussion of ‘Emergency and Disaster Response,’ including topics of preparedness and recovery from disasters,” stated the RWS Civic Association [...] Local News |  Full Article

Albemarle-Pamlico resilience gets $27.25 million boost

March 21, 2023 | Local News | By: Trista Talton | From The: Coastal Review

Veined with thousands of miles of streams and rivers, dotted by several national wildlife refuges, pocosin wetlands and state parks, the Albemarle-Pamlico estuarine region is one of the nation’s ecological crown jewels. The estuary was designated in 1987 as “an estuary of national significance” and is listed as one of “America’s Great Waters.” But this [...] Local News |  Full Article

Marshalls opens store In Southern Shores

March 17, 2023 | Local News

Marshalls, one of the nation’s leading off-price retailers with over 1,100 stores currently operating in 48 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico, will open at The Marketplace at Southern Shores on March 30. Marshalls buyers hustle year-round to bring the best deals on must-have products at exceptional value to its shoppers both online and at every [...] Local News |  Full Article

Dare County workforce asked to participate in survey on public tra ...

March 16, 2023 | Local News

The Inter-County Public Transportation Authority, the Albemarle Rural Planning Organization and the North Carolina Department of Transportation Integrated Mobility Division are in the process of conducting a workforce transportation study to evaluate the feasibility of public transportation options for workers commuting to Dare County from Pasquotank, Perquimans, Chowan, Washington, and Tyrrell counties. The study will [...] Local News |  Full Article

Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry operations suspended Wednesday morning due ...

March 15, 2023 | Local News

The Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry operations have been suspended due to high winds and rough conditions as of Wednesday at 8:00 a.m., per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division. Ferry service will resume once weather conditions improve. For the Ocracoke-mainland routes, the following departures have been canceled: Ocracoke to Swan Quarter 7 a.m. [...] Local News |  Full Article

Communications restored to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands after fib ...

March 14, 2023 | Local News | By: Joy Crist

Communication services were restored at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, after a fiber optic cable was damaged, leading to a widespread phone and internet outage. The outage occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. and affected all of Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. During the outage, emergency personnel was placed at each of the volunteer fire [...] Local News |  Full Article

Cape Point and Frisco campgrounds open April 7, and more National Seashore updates for the week of March 24

March 24, 2023 | Seashore News

The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced several recent updates and news items related to recreational activities on Hatteras and Ocracoke islands. News and events for the National Seashore for the week of March 24 include the following: Cape Hatteras National Seashore plans to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Ocracoke Light Station at a special event on Thursday, May 18, 2023. In addition to the special event, a series of weekly educational programs are being planned for this spring and summer.  The North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) is coordinating a volunteer beach cleanup event from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1. Anyone interested in participating in the cleanup can pick up garbage bags at Cape Hatteras National Seashore oceanside off-road vehicle ramps 2 through 55, and ramp 70. For more information, contact Tom Brueckner at tom.brueckner@ncbba.or [...] Seashore News |  Full Article

Cape Hatteras National Seashore implements response to March 13 ho ...

March 14, 2023 | Seashore News

National Park Service employees at Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) this morning began cleaning up debris associated with yesterday’s unoccupied, one-story house collapse at 23228 East Point Drive in Rodanthe, North Carolina. The proactive clean-up response is an effort to protect the Seashore’s natural resources and help ensure the safety of visitors. Almost all the [...] Seashore News |  Full Article

Really, Really Free Market will be held in Avon on April 1

March 28, 2023 | Island Features | By: Joy Crist

The Really, Really Free Market in Avon is returning for its second market of 2023 on Saturday, April 1, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Avon Fire Station. The Really, Really Free Market started more than a decade ago, and became a valuable resource for islanders in need after several historic storms, including Hurricane Isabel in 2011, and Hurricane Dorian in 2019, (when the market was stationed in Frisco.) Everyone is welcome at this free event, where all are encouraged to give, receive, and create on their own terms. The public is invited to arrive with goods, services, skills, performances, stories, crafts, food, games, music, clothing, furniture, plants, and resources to share with others in the community. The event is self-organized by everyone who participates, and volunteers and donations are always appreciated. Donations of clean, gently used, or new items are also accepte [...] Island Features |  Full Article

Island Real Estate: Highlights from the February 2023 OBAR Statistical Report

March 21, 2023 | Real Estate | By: Stephen Smith

Are you a buyer looking for some good news in this rapidly changing real estate market? The February Outer Banks Association of Realtors (OBAR) statistical report has one very interesting stat for Hatteras Island in 2023. Median sale prices so far YTD are down 17%. This comes with some caveats, however, as it reflects a very limited number of closings. But there have been quite a few sales this year where the final price was $400k or less. Median Sales Prices Are Down In areas like Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills, home prices are up YTD but it’s important to remember that we are dealing with a very small sample size so far in completed sales. In two months there were a total of 35 sales on all of Hatteras Island.   Sales Volume Has Slowed Significantly This graphic is for all OBX areas, but you can see that home sales are less than half of what they were in 2021 when we had more [...] Real Estate |  Full Article

Nearly 40 percent of Americans plan their domestic travel more tha ...

February 20, 2023 | Real Estate | From The: WOBX

Recent research from Destination Analysts reports that the planning window for domestic leisure travel is approximately 12 weeks, with nearly 40 percent of travelers planning more than 12 weeks in advance. Top inspiration sources for trip planning include websites, Facebook, online content, review websites, and streaming video services. Gen Z is primarily using TikTok and Instagram, and [...] Real Estate |  Full Article

N.C. reaches settlement on rental property insurance rate increase

January 31, 2023 | Real Estate | By: Sam Walker | From The: WOBX

  State Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced a settlement has been reached with insurance companies that will allow rates to increase an average statewide of 9.9 percent for rental properties starting in June. Last August, the North Carolina Rate Bureau requested a statewide average 42.6 percent rate hike for dwelling policies spread over two [...] Real Estate |  Full Article

Rodanthe Pier will open for the 2023 season on April 1

March 27, 2023 | Fishing | By: Joy Crist

After a winter of various repairs and updates, the Rodanthe Fishing Pier will reopen for the 2023 season on Saturday, April 1, per a recent update. There has been a wave of improvements at the Rodanthe Pier over the past few years, which includes a new ramp that was installed in 2020, and a number of structural repairs that were necessary after various nor'easters, including a November 2021 storm that led to severe damage at the end of the pier. “[This year], we made some structural repairs to the end of the pier and replaced some deck boards,” stated Terry Plumblee, pier owner and manager. “[We] also updated our lights with LED lighting.” Once open, the pier’s scheduled hours will be from 7:00 a.m. until dark. For more information on the Rodanthe Pier, including hours of operation and recent catches, visit https://www.rodanthepierllc.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/RodantheP [...] Fishing |  Full Article

Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week Mr. T

March 27, 2023 | Community News Brief

Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Mr. T, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Mr. T, and the many other Outer Banks pets currently up for adoption, visit the Outer Banks SPCA website at https://www.obxspca.org/, or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/obxspca/

Cape Hatteras Elementary School’s March Storm Report

March 23, 2023 | Community News Brief

The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHEM) publishes a monthly newsletter for students, parents, supporters, and friends called The Storm Report, which is nod to the school’s mascot, the Cape Hatteras Tropical Storms. From upcoming special events to recent initiatives in art, technology, music, media, and more, the newsletter is a round-up of everything there is to [...] Community News Brief |  Full Article

Theatre of Dare Presents Check to Outer Banks Hotline Campaign

March 21, 2023 | Community News Brief

The Theatre of Dare presented a check in the amount $1675 to Outer Banks Hotline, Dare County’s only interpersonal violence (domestic abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking) crisis intervention and prevention agency following the run of ‘Exit, Pursued By A Bear’ in January and the charity evening dedicated to support Hotline’s services. The Theater of [...] Community News Brief |  Full Article

Mark William Ferdinandsen

March 27, 2023 | Obituaries

June 16, 1951 – March 24, 2023 MANTEO — Mark “Ferdi” William Ferdinandsen, a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2023, in Manteo, North Carolina. Born on June 16, 1951, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mark brought joy, love, laughter, and wisdom to everyone he encountered. Mark is survived [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

“Stoney” Merritt Calvin Stone

March 27, 2023 | Obituaries

October 31, 1949 – February 16, 2023 “Stoney” Merritt Calvin Stone passed away unexpectedly on February 16th while doing one of his favorite things—traveling and spending time with his beautiful wife and best friend, Carol, and his beloved dogs, Billy and Charlie. Stoney is survived by his wife Carol Abbey Stone, his sons, Danny and [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Norma Eliana Barreto

March 25, 2023 | Obituaries

June 19, 1941 – March 21, 2023 MANTEO — It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Norma Eliana Barreto at the age of 81 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Norma was born in 1941 to Julio Zafra, Sr. and Juana Barreto in Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru.  She worked [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Ila Jean Wall

March 24, 2023 | Obituaries

The family of Ila Jean Wall has announced her death today March 23, 2023 in Colington, NC. She was born May 13, 1929 in Leeds, Alabama. In her long life, she weathered the passing of her parents, Shelly Bragg and Naomi Mitchell Bragg; her husband, William E. Wall; her sons, Nicky Wall, Charlie Wall, and [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Sarah Dee Scarborough Wise

March 23, 2023 | Obituaries

July 27, 1959 – March 20, 2023 MANTEO — Sarah Dee Scarborough Wise, 63, of Manteo, NC died Monday, March 20, 2023, at her home. Born in Baltimore, MD on July 27, 1959, Sarah Dee was a faithful servant of the Lord and loving mother, daughter and wife. She joyfully served in many different areas [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Robert Benjamin O’Neal

March 23, 2023 | Obituaries

April 7, 1954 – March 21, 2023 OCRACOKE — Robert Benjamin (Ben) O’Neal, 68, of Ocracoke, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Ben was a native of Ocracoke, NC and a graduate of Ocracoke High School. He had numerous jobs after high school; working with Army Corps of Engineers on a dredge in [...] Obituaries |  Full Article