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RWS Civic Association Hosts Read Across America Day Celebration

February 14, 2025 | Community News Brief

On Saturday, March 1, the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association (RWSCA) will host its annual celebration of reading from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building. Promoting literacy across every age and interest, the event highlights reading as fun and important to an engaged community. While earlier celebrations focused on younger children with a “Dr. [...] Community News Brief |  Full Article

Dare County Water Department provides update on multiple Leak Aler ...

February 14, 2025 | Local News

The Dare County Water Department is informing Dare County Water customers that the Dropcountr app utilized by the department has sent a series of automated leak alerts to some Dare County Water customers. While these alerts indicate potential leaks at properties, in most cases, the leaks are very small. Customers who received an alert may contact the Dare County [...] Local News |  Full Article

Christian Waters named new chief deputy director of N.C. Wildlife ...

February 14, 2025 | Local News

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has announced Christian Waters will serve as the agency’s next chief deputy director. For the last nine years, Waters has served as the agency’s chief of its Inland Fisheries Division. As Chief Deputy Director, Waters will oversee the agency’s day-to-day operations and lead the agency’s Law Enforcement, Wildlife Management, Inland Fisheries [...] Local News |  Full Article

NCBBA makes donations to Chicamacomico Banks Fire & Water Res ...

February 13, 2025 | Community News Brief | By: Joy Crist

The North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) recently made a $500 donation to Chicamacomico Banks Fire & Water Rescue, and a $500 donation to the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association. “The Civic Center is the site for our Annual Meeting on Memorial Day Weekend each year, and often used for our quarterly Board meetings,” stated the NCBBA. [...] Community News Brief |  Full Article

ECU is teaming up with Dare Housing Task Force to collect public i ...

February 12, 2025 | Real Estate | By: Joy Crist

East Carolina University (ECU) is partnering with the Dare Community Housing Task Force to better understand community attitudes toward workforce housing, and they are looking for insight and feedback from the Outer Banks community. In this vein, they are hosting of open house sessions, including two on Hatteras Island, and residents can drop by anytime [...] Real Estate |  Full Article

Bird flu found in waterfowl, other birds in North Carolina

February 15, 2025 | Local News | By: Sam Walker

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission says it is currently tracking highly-pathogenic avian influenza in birds across the state, including multiple cases in northeastern North Carolina. The commission said new cases of what’s also known as “bird flu” are emerging due to the high numbers of migratory waterfowl that congregate in North Carolina, [...] Local News |  Full Article

Dare County Water Department provides update on multiple Leak Aler ...

February 14, 2025 | Local News

The Dare County Water Department is informing Dare County Water customers that the Dropcountr app utilized by the department has sent a series of automated leak alerts to some Dare County Water customers. While these alerts indicate potential leaks at properties, in most cases, the leaks are very small. Customers who received an alert may contact the Dare County [...] Local News |  Full Article

Christian Waters named new chief deputy director of N.C. Wildlife ...

February 14, 2025 | Local News

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has announced Christian Waters will serve as the agency’s next chief deputy director. For the last nine years, Waters has served as the agency’s chief of its Inland Fisheries Division. As Chief Deputy Director, Waters will oversee the agency’s day-to-day operations and lead the agency’s Law Enforcement, Wildlife Management, Inland Fisheries [...] Local News |  Full Article

Traffic delays possible in Avon as CHEC replaces nearly 60 transmi ...

February 8, 2025 | Local News | By: Joy Crist

As work continues to replace nearly 60 transmission poles, drivers may experience brief traffic delays on N.C. Highway 12 in Avon as new poles are delivered over the next two weeks, according to an update from Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC). “Our contractor, River City Construction, will require northbound lane closures on Highway 12 in [...] Local News |  Full Article

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site reschedules shoreline stabilization public meeting and extends comment period

February 5, 2025 | Seashore News

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (Fort Raleigh) has rescheduled its shoreline stabilization public meeting for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Public comment on three preliminary alternatives for stabilizing approximately one mile of Fort Raleigh’s shoreline is open until Feb. 21, 2025, an extension of two weeks due to a weather-related public meeting postponement. Three preliminary alternatives are available for public comment in the Shoreline Stabilization for Erosion Control public scoping newsletter at parkplanning.nps.gov/FORA_shoreline. The public meeting is scheduled for 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at Fort Raleigh’s Visitor Center, 1500 Fort Raleigh Road, Manteo, North Carolina. Public participation is an important element of the planning process, and Fort Raleigh welcomes comments on the public scoping newsletter through Feb. 21, 2025. Comment [...] Seashore News |  Full Article

Outer Banks Forever provides update on Bodie Island Light Station fire

January 30, 2025 | Seashore News | By: Joy Crist

Outer Banks Forever, the official nonprofit partner of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, provided an update in their January newsletter on the Jan. 7 fire at the Bodie Island Lighthouse’s Double Keepers’ Quarters. The organization noted that while remediation efforts were ongoing, the annual lighthouse climbing season, (which is scheduled to start in April), would [...] Seashore News |  Full Article

Visitor facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleig ...

January 22, 2025 | Seashore News

National Park Service visitor facilities at Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore), Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (Fort Raleigh) and Wright Brothers National Memorial will remain closed Thursday, Jan. 23. Fort Raleigh’s shoreline erosion public meeting, originally scheduled for Jan. 23, is postponed—a new date will be announced in the coming days. All off-road vehicle (ORV) [...] Seashore News |  Full Article

All ORV routes temporarily closed on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands ...

January 22, 2025 | Seashore News | By: Joy Crist

As a safety precaution, Cape Hatteras National Seashore has temporarily closed all ORV ramps due to difficult beach driving conditions. The combination of snow and sand has resulted in numerous vehicles getting stuck on Hatteras and Ocracoke Island beaches. At least 5-6 inches of snow fell overnight on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, and another half [...] Seashore News |  Full Article

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site invites public comments on pre ...

January 8, 2025 | Seashore News

Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (Fort Raleigh) invites public comments on three preliminary alternatives for stabilizing approximately one mile of its shoreline. Public comment on the preliminary alternatives is open from Jan. 8-Feb. 7, 2025. Erosion along a section of Fort Raleigh’s shoreline poses a serious threat to potential archeologically significant sites and park facilities. [...] Seashore News |  Full Article

Black History Month program at COA will shine a light on the Pea Island Lifesavers

February 14, 2025 | Island Features

The Pea Island Preservation Society (PIPSI) Inc. will present the special program “PIPSI, Past, and Present” at the College of the Albemarle - Dare on Saturday, February 22, at 3:00 pm. The program will feature three short videos which highlight PIPSI’s latest efforts to bring the forgotten story of Keeper Richard Etheridge and the Pea Island Lifesavers to life. Elijah York, the owner of The Standard Picture Company, a media production company based in Asheville, North Carolina, collaborated with PIPSI to produce the three short videos. After learning of and discovering a new perspective on this forgotten story, he began closely working with PIPSI to bring awareness to this aspect of American history. “Through the use of animation, with a blend of on-site interviews, Elijah’s hope is to provide a visually engaging narrative, a narrative that reveals the truth of this history [...] Island Features |  Full Article

Island History: The birth and resurrection of the Graveyard of the ...

February 12, 2025 | Island Features | By: James D. “Keeper James” Charlet

North Carolina’s iconic Outer Banks are famous for numerous things – most are nationally famous, some are world-famous: the first English colony in the New World. the Wright brother’s first powered fight in a heavier-than-air machine controlled by a pilot, its seven lighthouses, its premier beaches, and the first national seashore, the Cape Hatteras National [...] Island Features |  Full Article

Fessenden Center’s spring programs announced; Online registr ...

February 11, 2025 | Island Features | By: Joy Crist

The Dare County Parks & Recreation – Hatteras Island Division has published their Spring 2025 program newsletter on the Dare County website, which includes a round-up of special programs offered by the Fessenden Center in Buxton from March through June Spring registration for Dare County programming opens Wednesday, February 19, at 8:30 a.m. and Hatteras Island [...] Island Features |  Full Article

Episodes 1-4 of The Outer Edge series is now available online

February 11, 2025 | Island Features | By: Joy Crist

 Episodes 1-4 of The Outer Edge docuseries are now available on YouTube, featuring spotlights on commercial fishing, Outer Banks creators and musicians, and the region’s boat building tradition. The six-part series, produced locally by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau (OBVB), is part of the organization’s “ongoing commitment to responsible travel and the vibrant local community [...] Island Features |  Full Article

Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival returns Feb. 21-22

February 10, 2025 | Island Features | By: Joy Crist

Celebrating its sixth year in 2025, the Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival (HVWF) is returning to Hatteras Island on Friday and Saturday, February 21-22. “Each year, [the festival] has grown and attracted more people, so we are hoping that trend continues,” said organizer Karla Jarvis of the Hatteras Village Civic Association. “There will be some of the [...] Island Features |  Full Article

ECU is teaming up with Dare Housing Task Force to collect public input at six open houses

February 12, 2025 | Real Estate | By: Joy Crist

East Carolina University (ECU) is partnering with the Dare Community Housing Task Force to better understand community attitudes toward workforce housing, and they are looking for insight and feedback from the Outer Banks community. In this vein, they are hosting of open house sessions, including two on Hatteras Island, and residents can drop by anytime to share their perspectives. “Whether you’re a business owner, worker, or resident, your perspective is crucial in shaping solutions for housing in our community,” stated the announcement. “Spread the word and bring a friend!” Session Dates & Locations: Thursday, February 27 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Kitty Hawk Town Hall (101 Veterans Memorial Dr.) 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Nags Head Town Hall (Board of Commissioners Room, 5401 S. Croatan Hwy) Thursday, March 6 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Coastal Studies Institute, ECU (850 NC-345, Wanchese) [...] Real Estate |  Full Article

Homeowners insurance rate hikes coming over next two years that ar ...

January 18, 2025 | Real Estate | By: Sam Walker

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com A settlement between homeowners insurance companies and state regulators has been reached that will lead to policies costing more across northeastern North Carolina and the Outer Banks over the next two years. And the North Carolina Rate Bureau, which represents companies writing policies in the state, will not be allowed to request an [...] Real Estate |  Full Article

Dare County selected to participate in UNC Chapel Hill affordable ...

January 10, 2025 | Real Estate | 2

The Dare Community Housing Task Force has been selected as one of 22 counties across North Carolina to participate in the innovative “Our State, Our Homes” program, led by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Carolina Across 100 initiative. This highly competitive program will bring together experts, resources and community leaders to tackle the growing challenge [...] Real Estate |  Full Article

Casago to acquire Vacasa through stock purchase, possibly franchis ...

January 6, 2025 | Real Estate | By: Sam Walker | 1

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Vacation property management rental companies Vacasa and Casago announced last week they will be merging later this year through a stock purchase that will take the new company private. And more details have surfaced about Casago’s purchase of the company that manages more than 969 properties and employs 223 people on the Outer [...] Real Estate |  Full Article

State seeks feedback on proposed conservation access pass

February 12, 2025 | Fishing | 1

From CoastalReview.org The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is hosting a series of public forums on its proposal to allow people who do not have state-issued hunting, fishing or trapping licenses access to state game lands, shooting ranges and boating access areas. The proposed Conservation Access Pass would grant non-license holders access to and use of more than 2 million acres of state game lands, five state wildlife-owned and managed shooting ranges, and more than 250 boating access areas to more than 100 bodies of water for non-registered vessel owners. The pass would allow those who do not have a state Wildlife Resources Commission-issued license to carry out a variety of activities on state-owned and-managed game lands, including hiking, birdwatching, biking, camping, dog walking, geocaching, and foraging, according to the commission’s website. Pass holders would al [...] Fishing |  Full Article

NCBBA makes donation to CHSS Middle School Student Incentive Program

February 16, 2025 | Community News Brief | By: Joy Crist

The North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) recently made a $1,000 donation to the CHSS Middle School Student Incentive Program, which is designed to increase student engagement and performance by offering enticing rewards for positive behavior and academic achievements. By providing students with positive reinforcement for behavior, academics, and attendance, (with rewards that include Student Incentive Trips, [...] Community News Brief |  Full Article

RWS Civic Association Hosts Read Across America Day Celebration

February 14, 2025 | Community News Brief

On Saturday, March 1, the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association (RWSCA) will host its annual celebration of reading from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building. Promoting literacy across every age and interest, the event highlights reading as fun and important to an engaged community. While earlier celebrations focused on younger children with a “Dr. [...] Community News Brief |  Full Article

NCBBA makes donations to Chicamacomico Banks Fire & Water Res ...

February 13, 2025 | Community News Brief | By: Joy Crist

The North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) recently made a $500 donation to Chicamacomico Banks Fire & Water Rescue, and a $500 donation to the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association. “The Civic Center is the site for our Annual Meeting on Memorial Day Weekend each year, and often used for our quarterly Board meetings,” stated the NCBBA. [...] Community News Brief |  Full Article

Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Spot

February 10, 2025 | Community News Brief

Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on this pet, 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/

Sheryl Caudle Williams

February 14, 2025 | Obituaries

February 20, 1953 – February 12, 2025 WANCHES — Sheryl Caudle Williams, 71, of Wanchese, NC, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025, at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital. She was born on February 20, 1953, in Champaign, Illinois, to the late Margaret “Mildred” Pearson and George Edward Miller. Throughout her life, Sheryl dedicated herself to [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Jerry Dean Morris

February 13, 2025 | Obituaries

March 29, 1954 – December 20, 2024 MANTEO — Jerry Dean Morris was born on March 29, 1954, in Gastonia, North Carolina. His earliest memories were of building forts with his granddad’s firewood and sharing Hershey’s chocolate bars with him. It wasn’t long after that he was engineering his “go-kart” from the ground up. Once [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Marjalene Midgett Thomas

February 13, 2025 | Obituaries

May 11, 1927 – February 11, 2025 MANTEO — It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Marjalene Midgett Thomas, age 97, who peacefully left us on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in her cherished home on Roanoke Island, surrounded by her beloved children. Born in Manteo, NC, on May 11, 1927, Marjalene [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Gail E. Sonnesso

February 11, 2025 | Obituaries

March 24, 1947 – February 7, 2025 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Gail E. Sonnesso, a dedicated advocate for dementia care and community volunteer, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025. She was 77 years old. The First Flight Lions invite you to join us for a memorial service celebrating the life of Lion Gail Sonnesso, [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Glynn Henderson Powell

February 10, 2025 | Obituaries

January 7, 1934 – February 6, 2025 KILL DEVIL HILLS – Glynn Henderson Powell, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, in Portsmouth, VA, at the age of 91. Born on January 7, 1934, in Danville, VA, Glynn led a life full of love, devotion, and service to others. [...] Obituaries |  Full Article

Warren ‘Skip’ Teeple, Jr.

February 10, 2025 | Obituaries

March 25, 1946 – January 27, 2025 MANTEO — Warren ‘Skip’ Teeple Jr, aged 78, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, as a result of complications from a long illness. His wife, son, and daughter were with him. Skip was born on March 25, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland. [...] Obituaries |  Full Article