The Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) will require a planned power outage in Avon on early Wednesday morning, December 18, in order to make important upgrades to the Avon substation. The power outage schedule for Wednesday is as follows: Avon will experience a four-hour power outage from 12:00 a.m. until 4:00 a.m. The other villages on Hatteras Island […]

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The Dare County Library will host a series of fun, free and family friendly events featuring holiday themes at each of its three branches throughout Dare County during the month of December to get the community into the holiday spirit. Kill Devil Hills Library Christmas Party – Monday, December 9, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 6 […]

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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 16 conducted its annual change of watch ceremony on December 2nd, installing new officers effective January 1, 2025. During the event, incoming Division Commander Tom Mattingly relieved A. Wayne Early who has served as Division Commander for the past year.  Auxiliary District Commodore (elect) Jim Thomas spoke at the event, […]

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The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHES) publishes a monthly newsletter called The Storm Report for students, parents, supporters, and friends. The newsletter is a nod to the school’s mascot, the Cape Hatteras Tropical Storms. The newsletter covers everything from upcoming special events to recent initiatives in art, technology, music, media, and more. It is a […]

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

  Since June of 2020, just after the start of the pandemic, Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County (CYP) has been distributing diapers to families in the Dare County community. CYP continues to recognize that diaper need is a problem throughout the Outer Banks, and through CYP’s Diaper Bank, the organization will be holding […]

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BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is bringing holiday hope to homeless pets by prompting a national call for adoption with its Empty the Shelters™ reduced-fee adoption event Dec. 2-17.  The Outer Banks SPCA will participate along with more than 400 shelters in 45 states. To help deserving […]

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The Hatteras Island Arts and Craft Guild Holiday show will be held on November 29 and 30 at the Cape Hatteras Secondary School in Buxton. It will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. both days. This annual event is a favorite for locals and visitors. It offers the opportunity to see some of the […]

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Keeper James and Miz Linda will once again be participants this year at the Hatteras Island Guild’s annual Holiday Art and Craft Show. The Oxford Dictionary defines a “guild” as “a medieval association of craftsmen or merchants, often having considerable power.”  Its more modern meaning has evolved as “an association of people for mutual aid […]

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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/  

The Dare County Water Department has announced the launch of DropCountr, a free digital platform and innovative mobile app designed to help Dare County water customers monitor and manage their water usage more easily and effectively. To introduce this exciting new tool, Dare County, in collaboration with Current TV, has released a video featuring Professor Faucet, a popular fictional character who […]

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The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality is accepting project applications for matching grant funding to help coastal cities and towns recover from hurricane damage. The deadline to submit an application is 5 p.m. on Jan. 24. The funding comes from Session Law 2023-134, which allocated $10 million to the DEQ Division of Water Resources’ Coastal Storm […]

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The public is invited to attend the first-ever Hatteras Island Museums Open House Fall Extravaganza, which will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Explore your favorite Hatteras Island museums during this full-day event, including the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station, Frisco Native American Museum, Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, and The Lost Colony Museum, as all four […]

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CHSS DECA is hosting a Thanksgiving lunch fundraiser on Saturday, November 23, at noon at Frisco Woods Campground Pavilion, 53124 Hwy. 12 in Frisco. The lunch includes chicken, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, sweet potato casserole, and many others. Apple and pumpkin pies will also be available. Tickets are $16 a person. All are […]

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From CoastalReview.org The National Park Service’s historic architect overseeing structural rehabilitation at the Ocracoke Light Station is the featured speaker this week for the “Science on the Sound” lecture series at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus. Historical Architect George Jaramillo of the park service’s Outer Banks Group will present “Elevating […]

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The Cape Hatteras Secondary School’s (CHSS) Student Government Association is sponsoring a Holiday Decoration Donation Drive in order to spread some holiday cheer to the residents of Burnsville, a Western N.C. community that was devastated by 2024’s Hurricane Helene. Holiday decorations can be dropped off at the CHSS foyer during the school’s hours of operation […]

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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/  

Hyde County and the Ocracoke Mosquito Control Board are currently working with Local Assistance for Stormwater Infrastructure Investments Program (LASII) funding to find solutions to stormwater issues within the village of Ocracoke. The survey for priority areas on Ocracoke has been scheduled for the week of November 18th. The engineering firm, WithersRavenel, will fly a […]

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Get your pets ready to say “Cheese!” The Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association is proud to announce its first “Pawliday” Photo Shoot Fundraiser will take place on Sunday, November 24. A $20 donation will get you a 20-minute mini photo session and 3-5 edited photos of your pets in a festive, holiday set, currently planned for the […]

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With the holidays just around the corner, The Island Free Press (IFP) is happy to announce that a limited supply of our 2025 IFP calendars is still available for folks who want to celebrate the beauty of Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands all year long. Our IFP readers submitted all the photos for the 12-month 2025 […]

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CHEC has awarded $3,387 in grant funding to local K-12 educators in support of two innovative projects that will positively impact students on Hatteras Island. These grants bring creative projects to life inside classrooms and expand learning opportunities for local students. Grants are awarded for projects in all subject areas, including music, art, history, reading, […]

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The Deadline to Submit Award Nominations is 5 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025. Do you know an individual or group in our community whose outstanding volunteer efforts and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others? Dare County invites you to recognize the exceptional dedication of local volunteers who go […]

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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/  

On Wednesday November 27, 10 am til noon (or sold out), the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association will hold its annual Pie and Bake Sale at the RWS Community Building in Rodanthe (across from Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station, 23646 NC Hwy 12). From savory to sweet, quiches and treats, a variety of baked goods, breads, and pies will […]

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To celebrate Veterans Day, entrance fees will be waived at Wright Brothers National Memorial, and other fee-collecting parks across the country, on Monday, November 11. The  Wright Brothers National Memorial will also waive its entry fee on December 17, the 120th Anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first flight.

The Outer Banks Restaurant Association (OBRA) will host a membership mixer and membership drive on Monday, November 11, 5:30-8pm at Black Pelican restaurant in Kitty Hawk.  In addition to fellow industry leaders, in attendance will be many foodservice vendors, local and state government leaders, membership information and benefits from the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging […]

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The Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo (RWS) Civic Association will be hosting a holiday pet photo fundraiser on two Sundays in November, Nov. 17 and Nov. 24. The “Pawidays” event will be held at the scenic Salvo Day Use Area, and a $20 donation gets participants a 20-minute photo session with their favorite furry family members, and 3-5 edited […]

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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/    

The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHES) publishes a monthly newsletter called The Storm Report for students, parents, supporters, and friends. The newsletter is a nod to the school’s mascot, the Cape Hatteras Tropical Storms. The newsletter covers everything from upcoming special events to recent initiatives in art, technology, music, media, and more. It is a […]

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OBX Room in The Inn (RITI), Dare County’s only homeless shelter, reopened today for its sixteenth season. Serving the Dare County community since 2009, RITI is open to those who are in need of immediate or short-term shelter. Shari Fiveash, RITI’s President & CEO, commented about today’s opening, the shelter’s significant work within the Dare […]

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Every November, Dare Arts works with local businesses and artists to curate Outer Banks Veterans Week, which will run November 4-11 this year.  The purpose of Outer Banks Veterans Week is to showcase the Outer Banks as a welcoming destination for Veterans, active-duty military and their families through special events and ceremonies. Dare Arts has […]

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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/  

 Cape Hatteras Secondary School invites the community to its Annual Veterans Celebration on Friday, November 8, 2024.  All local veterans, active-duty service members, and their families are welcome to join this special day of gratitude and remembrance. The event starts at 9:00 a.m. with a complimentary breakfast in the CHSS cafeteria, prepared by the Foods […]

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The Coastal Humane Society will hold a fall Pet Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, October 30, from 3-5 p.m. at the Avon Fire Station on Harbor Road.  The Clinic Veterinarian is Dr. Mary Burkart from Roanoke Island Animal Hospital. The vaccination prices for dogs and cats are listed below. Vaccines are priced individually so families can choose […]

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Hatteras Methodist Women will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar at the Hatteras Civic Center on Saturday, November 9th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be local artisan booths, desserts, pickles, and other homemade goods, a lunch counter with hot dogs, chips, water and soft drinks, and apple dumplings.  You may pre-order apple dumplings […]

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The Dare County Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce the launch of a needs assessment survey, as well as a series of public drop-in sessions to discuss future projects, programming and community initiatives—and to gather feedback from residents and property owners about the community’s preferences and priorities for recreational offerings in Dare County. Attending these public […]

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Outer Banks Hotline, a lifeline for survivors of domestic  violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, is proud to announce that it has been chosen as  this year’s recipient of the BITCHSTIX annual giving program. Through this retailer-driven initiative,  Hotline was awarded a non-restricted gift of $60,000, selected from a pool of nationally submitted  organizations. The […]

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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/  

Cape Hatteras Volleyball wrapped up its regular season on Thursday, October 17th, with a heartbreaking loss to a tough Bear Grass team. The Hurricanes celebrated their four Seniors before their match. Elizabeth Fairbanks, Madison Fiscus, Lydia Hooper, and Shaytna Trejo have been huge contributors to the Hurricane Volleyball program and will be missed next year. The Varsity […]

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Dare County Parks & Recreation- Hatteras Island Division has published their Winter 2024 Youth Program Newsletter on the Dare County website. Click the link above to view the newsletter and use the button below to register online. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. DareNC.gov/Register

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

The Outer Banks History Center (OBHC) in Manteo, the eastern branch of the State Archives of North Carolina, will temporarily close to the public due to renovations beginning Nov. 1, 2024, and will reopen Feb. 3, 2025. On-site research services will not be available for the duration of the project, but remote reference services will […]

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From OcracokeObersver.com The Ocracoke Working Waterman’s Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, on the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum grounds, 49 Water Plant Rd. Since they became the first inhabitants of the island, Ocracokers have made their living on the water, from piloting ships through the treacherous Ocracoke Inlet, […]

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The children of the late Dixie Burrus Browning, who died June 11, 2024, invite family, friends, and the art-loving public to join them on Sat., Oct. 26 any time between 1:00 and 4:00 pm to pay tribute to this much-loved Hatteras Island native and highly-regarded artist and novelist. This event, which will be held in […]

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Frisco Native American Museum announces the FIRST “Thrills & Chills Hatteras Museum Halloween Tour.” On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, come and experience a myth-filled scary ride through your favorite Hatteras Island Museums!  Chicamacomico Life Saving Station, Frisco Native American Museum, Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, and The Lost Colony Museum will be sharing tales full […]

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Outer Banks Hotline will once again host “Ribbon on the Ridge” on Purple Thursday, October 17, at 10 a.m. on Jockey’s Ridge in Nags Head to increase awareness about domestic violence. Ribbon on the Ridge began in 2014, but the event was paused temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, as in previous years, a […]

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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/  

The Really, Really Free Market is returning to Avon on Saturday, October 12, 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 […]

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In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impacts on western North Carolina, Dare County encourages members of the Outer Banks community to provide much-needed assistance to those who have been affected by the storm, which caused severe damage and destruction across the western portion of the state last week. “The impacts of this disaster have come into […]

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In coordination with October’s North Carolina Oyster Month, the Empty Nest Studio and Gallery in Frisco will be hosting a special event on Saturday, October 5, that combines food, wine, art, and fun, and everyone is welcome to stop by for the shellebration. “A Celebration of the Gilded Oyster” will be held from 10:00 a.m. […]

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Local organization Hatteras Island Meals (HIM) was recently honored at the 5th Annual Inspiration Awards, an annual event that is orchestrated by the American Association of Retired Person (AARP) in Coastal North Carolina. At a September awards ceremony, HIM representatives Mike Tidd, Shelly Tidd, Cathy Diemer, and Maria Gould accepted the AARP’s 2024 “Creative Community […]

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The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHEM) publishes a monthly newsletter called The Storm Report for students, parents, supporters, and friends. The newsletter is a nod to the school’s mascot, the Cape Hatteras Tropical Storms. The newsletter covers everything from upcoming special events to recent initiatives in art, technology, music, media, and more. It is a […]

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There are only a few tickets remaining for Stand-Up for Strays, a benefit for the Outer Banks SPCA. The event is Friday, October 4 at the Pirates Cove Pavilion starting at 6 p.m. Laugh for a cause at Stand-Up for Strays, where your support helps save lives and find forever homes for our furry friends. Comedian […]

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The Fessenden Center Annex Building in Buxton will be hosting a pop-up library event with staff from the Hatteras Library on Tuesday, October 1, from 10 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The Beach Food Pantry will also be in attendance with produce pick-up for island residents. During the event, Hatteras Library personnel will bring a selection […]

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During the holiday season, there are a number of opportunities for those who would like to donate to help make the holidays special for local residents in need. The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services (DHSS) partners with a number of community organizations, individuals and churches to ensure holiday joy is experienced by […]

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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/  

Due to the heavy rains on Friday, Sept. 13, and expected showers on Saturday, Sept. 14, the Ocracoke Island-Wide Yard Sale is postponed to Sunday, Sept. 15. Hours are the same: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but some participants may have canceled.

Twiford Funeral Homes proudly announces its unparalleled achievement of being honored with the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Pursuit of Excellence Award for the 37th consecutive year. This remarkable streak not only underscores Twiford Funeral Homes’ enduring commitment to excellence in funeral service but also cements its position as one of the top three funeral […]

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Resort Realty of the Outer Banks, a leading OBX vacation rental company, is pleased to announce the addition of Lisa Nicholson to the role of Business Development Manager for Nags Head and Hatteras Island. Lisa comes to Resort with over 12 years of experience in the local vacation rental market. An Outer Banks resident since 2009, Lisa has worked […]

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The Dare County Sheriff’s Office issued the following press release on September 11 about an ongoing phone scam that is affecting Dare County residents. Once again, scammers are at work. The Dare County Sheriff’s Office will not call you in regard to missing court for Jury Duty or other court-related issues. You will not be […]

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The Dare Soil & Water Conservation District awarded the inaugural Salt Marsh Award to Erin Fleckenstein on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, during a short ceremony with her peers and colleagues. The Salt Marsh Award was founded to recognize individuals who make outstanding contributions to the conservation of natural resources in Dare County, with a particular […]

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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/    

Artists are now eligible to apply for Artist Support Grants through a partnership between the North Carolina Arts Council, Pocosin Arts, Beaufort County Arts Council, Dare Arts, Ocracoke Alive, Pettigrew Regional Libraries, and Martin County Arts Council.  Artist Support Grants is a program funded by the N.C. Arts Council to provide the opportunity for regional […]

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The Ocracoke Civic & Business Association will host its Fall Ocracoke Island-Wide Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14. (The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 15.) This is the perfect opportunity for visitors to discover new treasures, and for Ocracoke Island residents and participants to lighten their load. The yard […]

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RESCHEDULED: The Nags Head Democratic Precinct  is excited to announce that the Old Time Summer Fun Ice Cream Social, has been rescheduled for Thursday, September 12, 2024. The event will now include a special postcard writing session before the ice cream social. Event Details: What: Old Time Summer Fun Ice Cream Social with Postcard Writing When: Thursday, […]

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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/

The Coastal Humane Society is holding its first fall 2024 Pet Vaccination Clinic on Sunday, September 8, from 11-2 in front of Good Dog Retreat in Manteo. The Clinic Veterinarian is Dr. Mary Burkart from Roanoke Island Animal Hospital. The vaccination package for dogs includes Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, and Bordetella vaccines for a total of $31. […]

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The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services (DCDHHS) will be offering Foster Parent Training classes beginning November 5, 2024. The training includes nine classes held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with the exception of Thanksgiving Day. “Children in our community urgently need loving foster homes as they come […]

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Registration is now open for the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau’s 10th annual Tourism Summit! Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 7, at the Pioneer Theater in Manteo, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s summit is sure to offer helpful planning insights for businesses big and small. Be sure to keep an eye out […]

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All Dare County offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day. These offices and facilities will reopen and operate under their regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. These closures include the Dare County C&D Landfill, Manns Harbor Transfer Station, Buxton Transfer Station and Manteo Recycle Yard; however, there […]

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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/

Aida Havel, candidate for Dare County Board of Commissioners District 4 (Hatteras Island) is holding a kickoff event on Monday, September 9, in Skyco, an unincorporated “suburb” of Manteo in Dare County, at the home of Joan Collins and Javier Orellana, 436 Toler Road. “I chose to kick off my campaign in Skyco to highlight […]

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A Labor Day weekend oyster roast celebration has been scheduled for Friday, August 30, at Stowe on 12, 56910 Hwy. 12 in Hatteras, and will be hosted by the Ballance for Dare County Committee.  The following Republican candidates will be available to meet and greet at the event: Mary Ellon Ballance Justin Bateman Kenny Brite […]

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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/

Dare County EMS, in partnership with College of The Albemarle, will host their fourth annual two-day education event titled, “EMS at the OBX,” from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024 and Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at Jennette’s Pier, located at 7223 S. Virginia Dare Trail in Nags Head, N.C. This exciting […]

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Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children in the United States, and for many families, getting treatment means costly travel far from home. In North Carolina, there are only seven pediatric oncology hospitals, none with all the latest treatments. Children often travel to Houston, Philadelphia, or New York for lifesaving treatment. […]

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RoundTable Health Care, an independently owned in-home respiratory and mobility service provider, announced it is opening a new location in the Outer Banks region of North Carolina. The new location at 4039 Caratoke Highway in Barco will provide patient-focused respiratory care services and medical supplies to patients throughout the Outer Banks and surrounding areas. RoundTable […]

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Sheriff Doug Doughtie recently announced the launch of the official Dare County Sheriff’s Office smartphone app. The app will serve as an innovative way to connect and communicate with Dare County residents and visitors. Users can access features such as: Push Notifications Upcoming News & Events Concealed Carry Permit Info Current Inmate Search Dare County […]

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Dare County is pleased to announce that, for the 33rd consecutive year, the Dare County Finance Department has been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association. The esteemed honor was received in recognition of the Finance Department’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report that was developed for the fiscal year that […]

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Something new is flowing on Hatteras Island this summer! Tucked around the back corner of the Kinnakeet Shoppes in Avon, you will find the new-in-2024 Cape Cork & Bottle – a sweet little beer and wine lounge. At Cape Cork & Bottle, guests have the option of relaxing indoors in the cozy seating area, at […]

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This event has been postponed due to incoming weather and rescheduled for August 21 and Thursday, August 22, at 11 am and 2 pm. Frisco Native American Museum announces a series of Native American presentations by Jeannie and Mike Cranford, Cherokee. The Cranfords are long-time supporters and volunteers with the museum. They attend powwows, demonstrations, […]

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The Hatteras Library would like to know more about the needs of the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo (RWS) community in order to better serve and prepare for pop-up library visits. As such, they are requesting that members of the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo community take a few minutes to complete a community survey. Click here to take the survey The RWS […]

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The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau will soon be accepting Event Grant and Tourism Impact Grant applications. Only Dare County non-profit organizations and government units are eligible to apply. Event Grants: Applications Accepted: August 1-15, 2024 This grant program is to help create and support events that drive overnight visitation to the Outer Banks in less than […]

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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/

Do you work with young people and want to learn valuable skills to help identify and understand mental health and substance abuse challenges among adolescents, as well as offer vital support to those in need? The Breaking Through Task Force is partnering with the Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County and the Dare County […]

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  In partnership with Dare County and local law enforcement agencies, Outer Banks Health is bringing the Blue Envelope Program to our community. The program is designed to provide a communication awareness tool for law enforcement when interacting with community members diagnosed with conditions or disabilities like autism spectrum disorder, dementia, and anxiety. The blue […]

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A global outage has interrupted N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles business services including but not limited to driver license offices and license plate agencies throughout North Carolina, NCDMV reported today. The outage occurred when a software update by CrowdStrike apparently failed. NCDMV will attempt to reach out to customers to reschedule appointments. NCDMV operates 115 driver license offices […]

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Dare County is pleased to announce that Dare County Assessor Hosea Wilson and Dare County Tax Collector Becky Huff have each been reappointed to serve in their respective positions for an additional four-year term expiring in July 2028. Dare County Manager Bobby Outten made the recommendation for Wilson and Huff to be reappointed during the […]

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Sherriann Sarsfield, who serves as chief water treatment plant operator for the Dare County Water Department at the Joseph “Mac” Midgett Reverse Osmosis Water Plant in Rodanthe, has been named Dare County Employee of the Month for July 2024. The prestigious award was presented to Sarsfield by Dare County Public Utility Director William Nash during the Dare […]

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The Dare County Library has announced that it now offers patrons access to a new online learning platform called “Gale Presents: Udemy,” which is designed to help adults improve work-related skills and develop personal interests through thousands of on-demand courses across 75 categories in business, technology, design and personal development. Gale, a global provider of research and […]

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My wife Linda Molloy and I have done a great number of programs and book signings all over eastern North Carolina, and particularly our home Outer Banks, but one of our all-time favorite venues is the Island Convenience store in Rodanthe, very close to our home. We know them well and appreciate the Midgett/Caldwell family […]

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Frisco Native American Museum announces a series of Native American presentations by Jeannie and Mike Cranford, Tsalagi (Cherokee). Long-time supporters and volunteers of the museum. The Cranfords attend powwows, demonstrations, and lectures sharing Native topics. Wednesday July 17th please join them for “All about Regalia” (what natives wear for special events) from 11am to 11:45, […]

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The North Carolina Museum of History is pleased to announce that Maria Vann will now lead the three North Carolina Maritime Museums: the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras, the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Beaufort, and the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport. Vann is a historian and museum professional from New York […]

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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/  

The Really, Really Free Market is returning to Avon on Saturday, July 6, 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 […]

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The Frisco Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) will hold a BBQ fundraiser on Saturday, July 6, to raise funds for the department’s new fire station. The event will be held at the Frisco fire station at 52470 N.C. Highway 12 from 12:00 p.m. until the food sells out, and will feature barbecue, potato salad, baked beans, […]

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The Ocracoke Preservation Society (OPS) will be hosting a Fish Fry on Wednesday, July 3, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. to benefit the ongoing Island Inn & Commons project. The Fish Fry will take place on the grounds of the new Island Inn Commons, and will feature fresh local fish caught by Ocracoke Island […]

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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/

Eastern North Carolina nonprofits supporting education, health and human services can apply for grants from the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment beginning June 28. This opportunity will provide a total of $500,000 in funds from the endowment established at the North Carolina Community Foundation in 2015. Grants awarded to nonprofits will range from $25,000 to $50,000. […]

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The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders Monday, July 1, for its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production of 16 million seedlings, the NCFS Nursery Program produces enough native and genetically improved tree seedlings to plant roughly 30,000 acres of land, equivalent to nearly 23,000 football fields, each year. “Having healthy […]

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The Dare County Public Works Department has announced that there will be no changes to Dare County’s residential or commercial trash collection schedule for Independence Day, which will be celebrated on Thursday, July 4, 2024. All unincorporated areas of Dare County and the Town of Kitty Hawk, for which Dare County Public Works provides trash […]

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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/

In an effort to ensure a safer July 4 holiday experience on the water, wildlife law enforcement officers with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will participate in Operation Dry Water, a national campaign being observed July 4-6, developed through the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA). The focus of the campaign is to heighten enforcement and […]

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The Cape Hatteras Anglers Club was pleased to award scholarships to two local graduates this year at our Member Dinner meeting on Saturday, June 15th, 2024. CHSS Graduate Grace Vernesoni graduated at the top of her class. Grace is an outstanding student and an amazing individual. She plans to attend the University of North Carolina […]

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For the second season in a row, Keeper James will be presenting at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The brief June programs will be at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, followed by a second program at 4:00 p.m. The July programs will be at the same times on July 18, and the August presentations will […]

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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/

The North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) will hold its second Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) cleanup event of 2024 on Saturday, June 22. For over 30 years, the NCBBA has been supporting North Carolina’s Adopt-A-Highway program. The area of trash pickup coverage begins on the south end of the Marc Basnight Bridge and goes three miles north […]

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Mark your calendars for a day filled with delicious seafood and local culture at the 2024 Outer Banks Seafood Festival! Join us on Saturday, October 19th at the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thank you to our Captain Sponsors, TowneBank and the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau for their […]

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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/

JOIN US FOR SUMMER FUN AT THE FRISCO NATIVE AMERICAN MUSEUM. ALL CLASSES COST $10/PERSON WITH MUSEUM ADMISSION. We recommend making reservations ahead of time. SNAKES, SPIDERS, AND BUGS ……OH MY! When we talk about how Natives respected animals in nature, the discussion is typically centered around well-loved animals like bear, eagle, buffalo, and wolf. […]

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Please join the HICF for their Annual Pop Up BBQ Benefit on June 11 from 5:30 p.m. until they run out of BBQ.  The event will be held between the Hatteras Post Office and the Hatteras Library. The BBQ will be provided by Crazy Johnny’s BBQ.  BBQ pork sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw, macaroni salad, drinks, […]

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The Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge will host a series of beach cleanups along the beaches of the refuge throughout the summer, and volunteers from the community are invited to attend. Those who would like to participate are asked to meet at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center—which is located at 14500 N.C. […]

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“Keeper James” Charlet will be a featured speaker at the Wind & Waves Maritime Festival this Saturday, June 8 at 4:00 PM. It is a very large festival being held at the KOA Campground at 25099 North Carolina Hwy 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968. Keeper James will not be selling his book, but they are available […]

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3rd Annual Wind & Waves Sailing Maritime Festival Sponsored by The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau Celebrates The Best of Hatteras Island with a Maritime Market, Surfing, Fishing, and Sailing Clinics This Weekend at Camp Hatteras KOA Resort In Rodanthe.  Saturday Night Band Party and Seafood Boil is Sponsored by 1718 Ocracoke Brewing, Coastal Beverages, and Outer […]

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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/

The Dare County Library has announced that registration for its 2024 Summer Reading Program, “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” will begin this month. Registration for the program begins on Monday, June 24, 2024, at the Kill Devil Hills Library and the Manteo Library and on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Hatteras Library. About the […]

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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/

Shawn Caldwell, Patient Access Representative at Outer Banks Family Medicine—Avon, joined the practice in 1991 when it was at the Hatteras Medical Center. Given her experience and knowledge, she is a wealth of information to her team. Caldwell has an innate ability to put patients at ease and make them feel confident in the care […]

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The non-profit organization Friends of Felines Hatteras Island will be hosting its annual yard sale on Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on both days. The yard sale will be held along NC. Highway 12 in Avon, across from Oceanas Bistro. The annual yard sale, which has become an early […]

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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/

The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHEM) publishes a monthly newsletter called The Storm Report for students, parents, supporters, and friends. The newsletter is a nod to the school’s mascot, the Cape Hatteras Tropical Storms. The newsletter covers everything from upcoming special events to recent initiatives in art, technology, music, media, and more. It is a […]

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The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce is seeking applications for the 2024 Small Business of the Year Awards to be presented on Thursday, August 29th at the Outer Banks Business Update & Small Business Awards breakfast. This event will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn at 8:00 a.m. and will feature Gary Salimido, President & […]

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On May 16, Wawa, Inc. announced a significant milestone in the Company’s history – the grand opening of its first Wawa store in the state of North Carolina. Located in Dare County at 1900 Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills, this location is the first of nine Wawa stores slated to open in North Carolina before the […]

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May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and NAMI OBX, an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) announces its inaugural walk NAMIwalk OBX to be held on Saturday, May, in Kill Devil Hills, beginning at Aviation Park. This awareness walk will follow a safe route and allow residents to walk and talk with […]

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Meet Dr. Michael Oberg, author of The Head in Edward Nugent’s Hand, Roanoke’s Forgotten Indians, on Wednesday, May 29th, from 4 pm until 6 pm, at the Frisco Native American Museum’s newly redesigned Natural History Center. Oberg is a historical scholar on Chief Wingina, a distinguished Professor of History at SUNY/Geneseo, and the founder of […]

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The Coastal Humane Society is holding two Pet Vaccination Clinics this month – one this coming Sunday, May 19 in Manteo and another Wednesday, May 22 in Avon. Dr. Burkart from Roanoke Island Animal Hospital is the Clinic Veterinarian for both events. The Manteo Clinic will be held in front of Good Dog Retreat from […]

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Leadership OBX, a professional development program of the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, is now accepting applications for the Class of 2024-2025. Thank you to the Outer Banks Hospital for being our Platinum Title Sponsor again this year. The Outer Banks Chamber launched Leadership OBX in 2014 to develop a cohort of business professionals with […]

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Outer Banks Hotline begins its 2nd annual “OBX Men for Healthy Relationships” campaign to increase awareness and promote a safe and compassionate community in the Outer Banks. The campaign will kick off Mother’s Day weekend and run through Father’s Day weekend. OBX Men for Healthy Relationships is about encouraging MEN to standing together to STOP […]

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Author and co-creator of the Children’s book character “Surf Dog” Kevin McCabe has recently launched a new initiative – Surf Dog’s very own hot sauce. “My culinary trek began at a young age in the legendary food markets deep into Mexico,” said McCabe in a press release announcing the launch. “Back in the early 1970s, […]

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A retirement party will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Hatteras Civic Center in honor of United Methodist Church Hatteras Charge Pastor Toni Wood. It will be a covered dish dinner. All are invited. Your presence is the greatest gift, but if you wish to give […]

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Recently Frisco Native American Museum received a donation of a remarkable collection of arrowheads and stone tools. David and Barbara Howell gifted this amazing set that his father, John Collins Howell, started collecting in the early 1960’s. David joined his father in collecting in the late 1970’s and for thirty years they added to their […]

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On May 12, nine families will travel to Hatteras Island as part of the Little Pink Houses of Hope retreat. The nonprofit organization provides free week-long vacations for breast cancer patients and their families to give them an opportunity to reconnect and celebrate life in a relaxing environment. For the past 13 years, Hatteras Island […]

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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/

The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHEM) publishes a monthly newsletter called The Storm Report for students, parents, supporters, and friends. The newsletter is a nod to the school’s mascot, the Cape Hatteras Tropical Storms. The newsletter covers everything from upcoming special events to recent initiatives in art, technology, music, media, and more. It is a […]

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Ocracoke is an island where folks think they can find the purported treasure of Blackbeard, but island homes and businesses will unveil their own treasures for all to peruse and plunder as the Ocracoke Civic & Business Association hosts the spring Ocracoke Island-Wide Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. […]

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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/

From OuterBanksVoice.com A new hotel is set to open in Rodanthe this June, according to representatives of Edgecamp Pamlico Station. The new lodging facility is a 14-suite-style boutique hotel that will be located at 24267 NC 12 in Rodanthe with an ownership team led by Richard Fertig, CEO of Stomp Capital and Owner of Edgecamp Pamlico Station. […]

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The Outer Banks Community Foundation and the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau hosted the 2nd Annual Nonprofit Mission Mixer at the Outer Banks Brewing Station on April 11.  The free event was an opportunity for local nonprofits to network with others who are making a difference in the community. With over 75 people in attendance from […]

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The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet April 24-25 at the Dare County Government Center, 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo. The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. on April 24 and resume at 9 a.m. on April 25. A public input and comment period is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on April 25. At […]

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The Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge will host a public beach clean-up to coincide with Earth Day on Sunday, April 21, at 10 a.m. The event is open to anyone who wants to help, and folks can meet at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors’ Center north of Rodanthe at 14500 N.C.  Highway 12, beginning […]

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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/

NAMI OBX, an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) announces the formation of an Outer Banks chapter to provide additional support mental health programs for adults and adolescents living with mental health issues in our communities from Corolla to Ocracoke.  This chapter was made possible by community members who have been affected […]

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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/

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/

Registration is now open for a summer of fun-filled programs, camps and activities specifically tailored for children and teens of all ages throughout Dare County! From fishing tournaments, surf school, kayak camp and an assortment of sports to various arts and crafts activities, cooking, gardening, nature exploration, dance and more, the Dare County Parks & […]

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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/

The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHEM) publishes a monthly newsletter for students, parents, supporters, and friends called The Storm Report, which is a 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 […]

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The Outer Banks Community Foundation hosted civic leaders, nonprofit professionals, and donors at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head for its annual meeting on March 12. The annual meeting began with a heartfelt tribute to the Outer Banks Community Foundation’s co-founder Ray White, who passed away in February. Community Foundation Director Noel Preston acknowledged Ray White’s […]

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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/

Have you ever wondered how much rain fell during a recent thunderstorm? How about snowfall during a winter storm? If so, an important volunteer weather observing program needs your help! The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network, or CoCoRaHS, is looking for new volunteers across North Carolina. The grassroots effort is part of a growing national […]

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The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarship opportunities for our week-long 2024 Summer Camps. This program is made possible by the receipt of a Student STEM Enrichment Program through the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. The award announcement by Burroughs Wellcome states that the goal of these scholarships […]

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The Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association (RWSCA) is currently accepting scholarship applications through April 1, 2024. Applicants must reside or be the dependent of a permanent resident of Rodanthe, Waves or Salvo. Graduating seniors and 2023 graduates are eligible to apply. Applicants can attend public, private or home school. A two-year window for the scholarships is available […]

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Due to the outpouring of love, respect, and concern for the families of Chad Dunn and Charlie Griffin, North Carolina Watermen Foundation will be accepting donations on their behalf. If you would like to donate, checks can be made out and sent to the following address: North Carolina Watermen Foundation PO Box 205 Hatteras, North […]

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From CoastalReview.org The science panel that advises the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission has planned a virtual meeting for 10 a.m. Friday, March 15, to resume its discussion on delineating Inlet Hazard Area boundaries, and recent sea level rise data and studies. The public can listen to the meeting online through WebEex or by calling […]

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The Coastal Humane Society’s Annual Walkathon in Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been a crowd-pleaser and major fundraiser for 27 years. This year will be no exception. Proceeds from the Walkathon underwrite the Society’s programs all year – helping OBX people help their pets. Here’s how the Walkathon works: OBX dog families gather donations […]

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The North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) recently made a $1,000 donation to the Hatteras Island Futbol Club (HIFC), which teaches soccer to local children, and has more than 100 young players participating in the program who are ages five and up. “Hatteras Island Futbol Club was started this past year by some local coaches, […]

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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/

People are welcome to attend a career fair on March 6 in Manteo to learn about embarking on a rewarding new career with the North Carolina Ferry Division. The career fair, hosted by the Ferry Division and College of the Albemarle, will be from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the college’s Dare County Campus, 205 U.S. […]

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Ellie (10) and Camryn (12) from Frisco, North Carolina have been selected as some of this year’s 64 Youth Ambassadors for the Tourette Association of America. They will share their personal story with representatives in Washington, D.C. during the Association’s National Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill on March 6 and will advocate for public policies and […]

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From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Around six percent of voters in North Carolina have cast ballots so far statewide in early voting ahead of Tuesday’s primary. The early voting period will close across the state at 3 p.m. on Saturday at all 100 county Board of Election offices. And a number of counties also offer satellite locations to […]

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Dare Arts announces a call for entry for the 27th Annual Mollie Fearing Memorial Art Show, which will open on Sunday, May 5 at their Gallery in downtown Manteo. Artists wishing to participate in this year’s exhibition can find a prospectus and sign up for a specific time to drop off their work online here. […]

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Dare County has released the agenda for the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting which will be held on Monday, March 4, 2024. The seven-member Board of Commissioners, which governs Dare County, conducts public meetings throughout the year on a regularly scheduled basis. Meetings are generally held on the first Monday of the month at 9:00 […]

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 Known locally as “Keeper James,” James D. Charlet will be launching a new virtual presentation series via Zoom. The series title is “America’s Forgotten Heroes.” Each program will consist of the basics of the United States Life-Saving Service and then summaries from one or more of the 24 chapters in his 2020 book, Shipwrecks of […]

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The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce will host its 2024 Outer Banks Regional Economic Summit on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at the Ramada Plaza in Kill Devil Hills at 8:00 a.m. This year’s event will feature panelists: Christopher Chung, CEO (Economic Development Partnership of NC); Lynn Minges, President & CEO (NC Restaurant & Lodging Association); […]

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Dare County Schools is proud to announce the outstanding success of Cape Hatteras Secondary School (CHSS) students and staff at the North Carolina Science Olympiad Regional Tournament held on Feb. 17 at East Carolina University. CHSS teams showcased their exceptional science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) talents, earning them high rankings within their respective divisions. […]

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All are welcome at the 2024 Sailing Teams kick-off meeting on Feb 24th starting at 3 pm at the Outer Banks Community Foundation Building, 704 US 64, Manteo, next door to the Jumpmasters Jumpark. Kids, Youth, Adults, and Parents are invited to meet the coaches and other sailors. Our coaches will answer questions and go over […]

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The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services (DCDHHS) will be offering virtual Foster Parent Training classes beginning April 9, 2024. The 10 classes will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings via zoom. Completion of these classes is one of the requirements for becoming a foster parent; other requirements will […]

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The Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Brunch on March 17 at the Hatteras Marlin Club, 57174 Saxon Cut Drive in Hatteras,  from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be a fabulous brunch, live music by Rory, mimosas, beer, a Bloody Mary bar (BYOVodka), non-alcoholic beverages, a selfie station by Let’s […]

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On Saturday March 2, the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association (RWSCA) will host its annual celebration of reading and literacy from 10-11:30 am at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building. Nearly 20 years ago, the association began hosting an annual “Dr. Seuss Birthday Party” as part of Read Across America. April Contestable, who helped organize the first party, is […]

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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/

The HI Ocean Center is now accepting applications for summer 2024! Intern responsibilities are generally some combination of M-F between the hours of 9 AM and 5:00 and two rotating programs on occasional evenings. So there is ample time for interns to work outside the Ocean Center on nights and weekends! Apply today! Click here […]

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Free wellness and health screenings will be available for Hatteras Islanders on Thursday, February 22, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building in Rodanthe The screenings include cholesterol, blood sugar, heart rate, body mass index, and blood pressure checks, as well as general health coaching. The event will also offer free A1C […]

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The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHEM) publishes a monthly newsletter for students, parents, supporters, and friends called The Storm Report, which is a 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 […]

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The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the Outer Banks Community Foundation, a leading philanthropic organization serving the region since 1982, on Tuesday, February 13th. Nick Graham, Chair-Elect of the Chamber Board of Directors and Standard Insurance, warmly welcomed guests and congratulated the Outer Banks Community Foundation on their brand new […]

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Nine talented student musicians from Dare County Schools proudly secured a place in the North Carolina Music Educators Association’s All-District Band for the Eastern District. All-District Band is a highly competitive ensemble that brings together the most accomplished young musicians from schools across the region. These students undergo a rigorous audition process, showcasing their proficiency […]

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The Coastal Humane Society is holding its first Spring 2024 Pet Vaccination Clinic this coming Sunday, February 18th, from 11-2 in front of Good Dog Retreat in Manteo. The Clinic Veterinarian is Dr. Mary Burkart from Roanoke Island Animal Hospital. No appointments are needed. Payment must be by cash or check. Our Clinics are popular […]

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The Outer Banks SPCA has launched a Valentine’s Day fundraiser that allows donors to symbolically let go of their exes and foes in an unusual – and appropriate – way. “Whether you’re celebrating with your significant other or flying solo, here’s a little reminder to let go of any lingering feelings [for] your ex,” stated […]

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The conference will be held on Thursday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Kill Devil Hills. On March 14, members of the Dare County community are coming together for the sixth Dare County State of the Child Conference. This one-day event will give leaders and professionals the chance to discuss and explore […]

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​​​​​​​​​The NCWorks Career Center will host a job fair for the N.C. Department of Transportation’s N.C. Ferry Division. This job fair will include a hiring team on-site for immediate interviews. Candidates are encouraged to apply online in advance​ and download and complete this career ​a​pplication​ prior to the event.​​ This job fair will be held: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 10 a.m. […]

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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/

The Outer Banks Community Foundation proudly announces the Dr. Frederic B. Jr. and Ernestine H. Westervelt Scholarship Fund, a tribute to the enduring connection of the Westervelt family with the Ocracoke community. Dr. Westervelt’s career included 30 years at the University of Virginia in the field of nephrology. His role in establishing early dialysis programs […]

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On Thursday, February 15, at 6:30 p.m., the Rodanthe Waves Salvo (RWS) Civic Association will be hosting its second speaker for its 2024 Speaker Series. Steve Vanover, an advocate for the Outer Banks Hotline, will explain what human trafficking looks like in North Carolina and how easily people can be pulled into it.  Human trafficking […]

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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/

On January 24 the Outer Banks Health Carol S. and Edward D. Cowell, Jr. Cancer Center officially opened its doors recently with a celebratory ribbon cutting hosted by the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce. Outer Banks Health professionals and supporters were joined by Chamber of Commerce members and community members to mark the occasion. The […]

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Submissions are now open for “Estuaries: A Visual Arts and Literary Review,” an annual visual arts and literary journal featuring poetry, fiction, non-fiction, photography, and art created by College of The Albemarle (COA) students, employees, and community members. Submissions are open to everyone, and the deadline is January 31, 2024. Please visit www.albemarle.edu/estuaries for the submission form […]

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The island community is invited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Inn on Pamlico Sound and Café Pamlico at an Open House event on Saturday, January 27, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., which will benefit the Dare Education Foundation. The afternoon and evening will be brimming with live music, delicious food, and a […]

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The North Carolina Beach Buggy (NCBBA) recently made a $1,000 donation to support the Cape Hatteras Secondary School (CHSS) Middle School Student Incentive Program. The CHSS Middle School student incentive program was started to help increase student engagement and enhance academic performance for all students. By providing students with positive reinforcement with Student Incentive Trips, Student […]

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North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) President Al Adam had the pleasure of presenting a $5,000.00 check to Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men (CHUMM) in recognition of their outstanding community service work in 2023. Ray and Claire Schaaf, who have run the Hatteras Island Food Pantry for years, are on Al Adam’s left in the […]

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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/

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/

All Dare County offices and facilities—including the Dare County C&D Landfill, Buxton Transfer Station, and Manteo Recycle Yard—will be closed on Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Offices and facilities will reopen on Tuesday, January 16. Dare County Public Works—which provides trash collection for the unincorporated areas of Dare County, as well […]

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Hatteras Village’s annual meeting and dinner will be held on Wednesday, January 24, at 6:00 p.m., and Hatteras residents are invited to come out to meet and mingle with neighbors, and to discuss past and upcoming events occurring in the village community and beyond. “What we do [at the annual meeting] is talk about what […]

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Local baker and owner of KM Creations in Avon, Kimberly Martin, is currently a contender for the title of “Greatest Baker,” (with an accompanying feature in Bake From Scratch Magazine), and the public’s help is needed to put this Hatteras Island resident on the national map. The contest, which features bakers from all around the […]

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The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHEM) publishes a monthly newsletter for students, parents, supporters, and friends called The Storm Report, which is a 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 […]

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  On January 2, the Outer Banks community welcomed its New Year’s baby, Nolan Leibowitz, who was born at 8:13am at Outer Banks Health Hospital. Nolan, who weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces, and measured 21 inches long at birth, is the third child of Andreia and Scott Leibowitz of Colington Harbor; his two older brothers […]

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The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Captain George’s Restaurant at 8:00 a.m. This year’s event will include a full buffet breakfast, award presentations and will feature a keynote by John Formica, the ex-Disney Guy, titled “Dream, Dare, Believe & Do.” Reservations […]

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At its recent David Stick Legacy Society Lunch event, the Outer Banks Community Foundation announced the recipients of its fourth quarter grant awards, shining a spotlight on the innovative Sound Minds program by Interfaith Community Outreach (ICO). In collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Outer Banks Relief Foundation (OBRF), […]

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December 1, 2023 Larceny.  200 block of Bayview Drive, Stumpy Point.  Construction material reported stolen from a job site.  Under investigation. December 12, 2023 Financial Card Fraud.  100 block of Rhodoms Drive, Colington.  Unauthorized charges on subject’s financial card.  Charges occurred outside of Dare County. December 12, 2023 Breaking and Entering.  47000 block of Buxton […]

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  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/

The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHEM) publishes a monthly newsletter for students, parents, supporters, and friends called The Storm Report, which is a 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 […]

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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/

At the final meeting of the 2023 calendar year of the Dare County Tourism Board, five members whose terms are expiring were honored for their service to the board. Lee Nettles, Outer Banks Visitors Bureau Executive Director, summarizes the latest report on occupancy and meals collections for the month of October in this month’s video recap. According to Nettles, […]

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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/

This month’s “Science on the Sound” Lecture Series at the Coastal Studies Institute on the ECU Outer Banks Campus will highlight recent research on the sea turtles of the Outer Banks. The monthly, in-person lecture series brings perspectives from all over the state and highlights coastal topics in northeastern North Carolina. For December, the students […]

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The Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men (CHUMM) recently detailed the organization’s achievements during its 45th year of operation in a “Year in Review” update sent to members, friends, and supporters. In 2023, CHUMM helped many families with food, rent, utilities, medical costs, and other emergency needs. Most requests for emergency and humanitarian assistance originate with the […]

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The doors will open at Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant for seating beginning at 8 a.m., with a full breakfast to be served starting at 8:15 a.m. The Dare County Commissioners’ presentation—whose 2024 theme is “Teamwork”—will begin at 9 a.m. During the presentation, each of the seven Dare County Commissioners will touch on an array of […]

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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/

Dr. Joseph Al Hodges Joseph Al Hodges MD, FAAFP, a family physician in Avon, North Carolina, has achieved the Degree of Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAP), the national medical association representing nearly 127,600 family physicians, residents, and medical students. Established in 1971, the AFP Degree of Fellow recognizes family physicians who […]

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A new fund has been created at the Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF) to assist local students who aspire to become veterinarians. Established by Duck, NC philanthropist, Carole Garrett, the creation of the fund reflects Ms. Garrett’s life of service to the animals around her and the cherished pets with whom she has spent her […]

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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/

Merry MelodiesA Christmas Carol Sing-Along Get into the festive spirit with Tripp Harrison and his “electronic orchestra” as you sing along to avariety of traditional Christmas carols.   Join us for one or all…5 FREE COMMUNITY CONCERTS! December 7, 2023 – 1:00 pm – Tyrrell House (950 US Hwy 64, Columbia, NC 27925)  December 11, 2023 – 2:00 pm – Brookdale […]

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If you’re looking for From WOBX.com If you’re looking for somewhere to dine on the Outer Banks during the off-season, or run a restaurant and want to make sure everyone knows your upcoming schedule, then the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau has a link for you. A link to the list of hours is displayed on […]

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Hatteras Island Community Strings and A Major Harmony students will host a Winter Concert on Saturday, December 2, from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Avon Volunteer Fire Department Station. The concert will showcase the 23 students who are currently receiving lessons with musician Jessie Taylor, and will feature a range of instruments including violin, ukulele, […]

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Thanks to our amazing community of supporters, the Island Free Press (IFP) was able to make donations to two non-profit organizations on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, just in time for the holiday season: the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation and Ocracats. The donations represent proceeds from the sale of the first-ever 2024 IFP calendars and were nominated […]

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The Coastal Humane Society’s (CHS) last two Pet Vaccination Clinics of the year are on Saturday, November 25, in Nags Head, and on Wednesday, November 29, in Avon, per an announcement from CHS. Dr. Burkart will hold a clinic at the Avon Volunteer Fire Department Station on November 29 between 3-5 p.m. Payment will be only by […]

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With the assistance of Tavern on 12, the non-profit organization Hatteras Island Meals will be hosting a fundraising concert on Friday, November 24, at the Hatteras Village Civic Center featuring the award-winning Songs From The Road Band. Based in Asheville, NC, Songs From The Road Band is a nationally recognized bluegrass supergroup featuring Mark Schimick (mandolin), […]

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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/

The Island Free Press (IFP) is excited to announce that our brand-new IFP hats are now available for pre-ordering! So, if you want to sport a hat from Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands’ award-winning newspaper, head on over to our shopping page and pick out your favorites.  We have trucker hats, dad hats, and beanies in […]

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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/

The Really, Really Free Market in Avon is returning on Saturday, November 18, 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 […]

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The Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation (HICF) was thrilled to receive a recent $10,000 donation from local property management and real estate company, Surf or Sound Realty. The check was presented to Renee Burrus, HICF Community Liaison, by Morgan Veyna, Vice President of Operations; Mikki Rollinson, Senior accountant; Dale Petty, Owner (not pictured); and other Surf […]

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From Wobx.com Hatteras Island Meals, a longstanding and all-volunteer organization that provides nutritious lunches to elderly or homebound island residents five days a week, received an amazing surprise donation this week from Surf or Sound Realty. Launched in 1987 as an informal endeavor, where local folks prepared meals for their neighbors, it has grown to […]

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The Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association is gathering stocking donations for the annual Dare County Social Services Adult Christmas program. Stockings are provided to older or disabled adults throughout Dare County, including Hatteras Island. A variety of items, including personal care, games or puzzles, candies, or treats are being collected.  A full list of suggested items can be […]

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The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHEM) publishes a monthly newsletter for students, parents, supporters, and friends called The Storm Report, which is a 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 […]

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Since 2012, Twiford Funeral Homes has been actively involved in making Christmas a little brighter for the children of our active duty and military veterans of the Armed Forces through their impactful program, Operation Toy Soldier. Through this initiative, over 15,000 toys have been collected and distributed by the NC National Guard Family Services to […]

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Dare County is pleased to announce that the Dare County Finance Department has been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting—the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting—by the Government Finance Officers Association for the 32nd consecutive year. The county received the award in recognition of its Annual […]

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  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/

Join staff, students, and community members for a heartfelt tribute to the Outer Banks’ local heroes at the Cape Hatteras Secondary School’s (CHSS) Annual Veterans Celebration on Thursday, November 9, 2023. During this day of gratitude and remembrance, Cape Hatteras Secondary School will celebrate the individuals who safeguard our freedom. All area veterans and active-duty […]

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Donations from local businesses and individuals are needed for an annual Hatteras Island event that gives local children the opportunity to go “shopping” for Christmas presents for their family members. Celebrating its fifth year in 2023, the Free Holiday Christmas Shop features a room full of goodies that kids can peruse and pick up in […]

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On Wednesday, November 22, from 10 a.m. til noon (or sold out), the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association will hold a Pie and Bake Sale at the RWS Community Building in Rodanthe, across from Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station. From savory to sweet, quiches and treats, a variety of baked goods and pies will be available to keep you […]

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The Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) has awarded $4,200 in grant funding to local educators in support of three innovative projects that will positively impact students on Hatteras Island. These grants bring creative projects to life inside classrooms and expand learning opportunities for local students. Grants are awarded for projects in all subject areas, including […]

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Cape Hatteras Secondary School (CHSS) will be hosting its annual Veterans Celebration on Thursday, November 9, 2023. The program is designed to honor all area veterans, as well as to remember the veterans who have passed away in the past year. The celebration is open to all area veterans and active-duty servicemen and women. The day will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the […]

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Cape Hatteras Secondary School (CHSS) will host their first playoff game of the 2023 NCHSAA Men’s Soccer Championships at home in Buxton against Lakewood High School of Salemburg on Monday, October 30, at 6:00 p.m. The Cape Hatteras Hurricanes have a season record of 9-8, while Lakewood enters the Buxton home game with a record […]

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James D. Charlet, AKA “Keeper James,” accompanied by “Miz Linda,” will be autographing and personalizing copies of his international and best-selling book, Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks: Dramatic Rescues and Fantastic Wrecks in the Graveyard of the Atlantic, Globe Pequot Press. They will be only a part of the other participants at this excitement. The […]

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The second “Dialogue With A Director“ will be held at the Baum Center on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The title of November’s program is “Documents of Death: Introduction to Funeral Documents and Paperwork.” The regularly scheduled sessions (which started in October) feature guest speaker and funeral director Courtney N. […]

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From Coastal Review Online This month’s “Science on the Sound” will explore shipwreck trends off Hatteras Island with Allyson Ropp, a doctoral candidate in the Integrated Coastal Sciences program at East Carolina University. She will present “Wrecked on Chicamacomico: An Examination of the Shipwrecks along Wimble Shoals, Rodanthe, North Carolina” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, […]

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The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHEM) publishes a monthly newsletter for students, parents, supporters, and friends called The Storm Report, which is a 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 […]

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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/

Twiford Funeral Homes recently marked their 90th anniversary and thanked the Outer Banks community for their support during the last nine decades of business. “We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Twiford Funeral Homes is marking its 90th anniversary of serving our beloved communities,” stated Twiford in an announcement. “For nearly a century, we have […]

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Lee Robinson General Store will host a Freaky Friday Halloween Wine Tasting from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Hatteras Village to benefit the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation.  There will also be a rummage sale and finger foods.   A $10 donation for HICF for the event is being requested.

The Fessenden Center in Buxton will host its 5th annual Fit-A-Thon fundraising event for the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation on Saturday, October 14. The annual event features non-stop fun from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with both in-house and guest instructors offering a variety of fitness classes and intensities including yoga, boot camp, kickboxing, shake […]

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Dare County Public Works announced on Thursday that the truck scale weigh-in station at the Buxton Transfer Station, located at 47027 N.C. Highway 12 in Buxton, has reopened. The weigh-in station was temporarily closed on Monday, October 9, due to a power surge. Dare County Public Works appreciates the public’s patience as staff worked to restore […]

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NC 12 Realty, which started as a husband-and-wife team venture, is delighted to mark its 10th anniversary as a thriving cornerstone of Hatteras Island’s real estate landscape. What initially started as a small endeavor has organically grown into the largest group of brokers on Hatteras Island, surpassing all expectations. A decade ago, NC 12 Realty […]

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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/  

Dare County, in partnership with Current TV, has released a new video highlighting the Dare County Library’s free home visit program. Each month, the Dare County Library—which has branches in Manteo, Kill Devil Hills and Hatteras—provides a free home delivery service, bringing library materials such as print books, magazines, DVDs and books on CD straight to […]

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Dare County and the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® will host a community conversation on property insurance at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023, featuring two keynote speakers: Gina Hardy, CEO of the North Carolina Insurance Underwriting Association, and Joann Biliouris, general manager of the North Carolina Rate Bureau. Members of the public are […]

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Dare County Public Works announced on Monday, October 9, that the truck scale weigh-in station at the Buxton Transfer Station, located at 47027 N.C. Highway 12 in Buxton, NC, is temporarily closed due to a power surge. Dare County Public Works is working towards a solution and will reopen scales as soon as the issue […]

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It is time for our 10th Annual Member Photo Contest! Prizes will be awarded for the top three winners: 1st place wins a $100 bill credit and will be featured on the cover of our 2023 Annual Report, 2nd place wins a $50 bill credit, and 3rd place wins a $25 bill credit. In addition […]

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We can’t control where abused and neglected children come from, but we can have something to do with where they end up by becoming a Guardian ad Litem Program volunteer. If you’ve been trying to think of a way to give back to your community, now’s the time to make a difference in the life […]

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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/

Pets will be available for adoption for $20 from October 2- October 15  during the nation’s largest funded adoption event. With animal shelters across the nation facing an overcrowding crisis, thousands of highly adoptable pets are waiting for their second chances. Outer Banks SPCA is proud to partner with BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare […]

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The Community Foundation has awarded $94,873 in Community Enrichment grants to eight nonprofits to support causes that include a new dental clinic, education for community leaders, recreation for all, the arts, people with disabilities, and older adults. An additional 40th Anniversary grant for $40,000 was awarded to Interfaith Community Outreach for substance abuse prevention and […]

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Dare County Clerk of Superior Court Dean M. Tolson has announced that all jurors in Group A that were summoned to Dare County Criminal Superior Court beginning on Monday, October 2, 2023, are now to report on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 9 a.m. in the Jury Assembly Room.All jurors in Group B that were […]

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Twiford’s Funeral Home is excited to invite the public to their FREE Estate Planning Seminar on October 18, 2023, at 10:00 am. It will be held at the Baum Center in Kill Devil Hills.  Learn valuable insights on estate planning, wills, and trusts from Attorney Jay Wheless. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask an attorney your questions and gain knowledge that can benefit you […]

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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/  

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/

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/

OBX Room in The Inn (RITI), Dare County’s only shelter for homeless and displaced adults, today announced the arrival of Shari Fiveash, who will serve as Executive Director. Shari will lead the organization in all of its activities including assisting guests with case management services. A highly experienced non-profit executive, Shari most recently served as […]

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The Coastal Humane Society is holding its first fall 2023 Pet Vaccination Clinic this coming Sunday, September 17th, from 11-2 in front of Good Dog Retreat in Manteo. The Clinic Veterinarian is Dr. Mary Burkart from Roanoke Island Animal Hospital. No appointments are needed. Payment must be by cash or check. Our Clinics are popular […]

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The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau has announced that Jeff Schwartzenberg is joining the organization in the newly created Community Engagement Manager role. With more than two decades of marketing, communications and strategic partnership experience, Schwartzenberg has been charged with helping put the strategies of the Long-Range Tourism Management Plan (LRTMP) into practice within the Outer Banks community. […]

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A BBQ Lunch Benefit for local surfer Kai Westcoat will be held in Buxton on Sunday, September 10, at Rusty’s Surf and Turf Restaurant Wescoat was in a recent surfing accident and suffered a fractured eye socket and lacerated eye after his board hit him in the face. He will be having surgery and needs […]

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Hatteras Community Sailing is hosting a USODA Horizon Clinic for local and regional sailors September 21-22, 2023. The USODA is the United States Optimist Development Association and the governing body of youth sailing for sailors from 8-15 years old sailing in the Optimist Sailboat. The Optimist sailboat is the international standard training boat for this […]

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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/  

Dare County offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023, in observance of Labor Day. This includes the Manteo Recycle Yard, the Dare County C&D Landfill and the Buxton Transfer Station. All Dare County offices and facilities will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Dare County Public Works, which provides trash […]

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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/  

Immerse Yourself in the 9th Annual Surf and Sounds Chamber Music Series: A Fusion of Melodies and Maestros Across Dare County Nags Head NC Aug. 11, 2023 – Prepare to embark on a transcendent musical journey as the 9th Annual Surf and Sounds Chamber Music Series brings its captivating melodies to audiences across Dare County. […]

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Artists are now eligible to apply for Artist Support Grants through a partnership between the North Carolina Arts Council, Pocosin Arts, Arts of the Pamlico, Dare Arts, Ocracoke Alive, Pettigrew Regional Libraries, and Martin County Arts Council. Artist Support Grants is a program funded by the N.C. Arts Council to provide the opportunity for regional […]

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The 12th annual Surfalorus Film Festival, presented by NC Aquariums, brings some of the year’s most innovative and creative surf movies to the Outer Banks for a three-day celebration from September 18 to 20, 2023 during the Eastern Surf Championships at Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head, NC. A total of seventeen films will screen at […]

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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/

Monitor National Marine Sanctuary’s Advisory Council will meet via conference call on Aug. 24, 2023. Members of the public are invited to attend. The meeting agenda will be made available for download from the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary website, http://monitor.noaa.gov. For further information, please contact Shannon Ricles, sanctuary advisory council coordinator, by email at Shannon.Ricles@noaa.gov or by phone […]

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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/

CHEC has presented the Cape Hatteras Secondary School (CHSS) with a grant made possible through the CoBank Sharing Success Grant Program. CoBank is a national cooperative bank that serves rural areas. The cooperative gave $4,250 to CHSS, which was met with an additional $4,250 from CoBank, for reconstruction and improvements to the press box at […]

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Lineman Robbie Easley will represent CHEC at the Statewide Pole Top Rescue Competition hosted by North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives later this year in Raleigh. During the rescue drill, each lineman must perform in a scenario which finds a fellow worker unconscious atop a utility pole. The linemen, dressed in full climbing gear, must radio for […]

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

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

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently announced that The Outer Banks Hospital received a 5-star rating in both the Physician Communication and the Nurse Communication categories. The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) utilizes these star ratings to summarize the patient experience, which is one aspect of hospital quality. The […]

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Dare County has announced that William Nash—who has served as assistant public utility director for the Dare County Water Department for the past four years—has been promoted to the position of public utility director following the retirement of long-time public utility director Pat Irwin. Nash has worked with utilities in various capacities since 2007 and […]

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Two sailors from the Hatteras Community Sailing race team, Beau Phillips (age 9) and Seaton Hawpe (age 11) will compete in the 2023 Simmons Boatworks Optimist US National Championship hosted by Hampton Yacht Club in Virginia from June 30 – August 4th. The Optimist Sailboat is the international standard for sailors ages 9-15 and a […]

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Dare County has released a new video that highlights the Special Medical Needs Registry, which is a list of individuals throughout the county who require assistance with medical care and/or personal care during an evacuation for a hurricane or while sheltering during a storm due to any physical and/or mental impairments those individuals may have. […]

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Wednesday, July 12, at 1:30, Hatteras Island’s own “Keeper James,” will present his second summer program “A Brief Introduction to the United States Life-Saving Service – the Sister Service in the Sand” in the village of Buxton, NC, at the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in the pavilion program presentation area. The United States Life-Saving Service […]

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The Outer Banks Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Coalition has been sharing a message of safety with locals and visitors for over 10 years. The group has been focused on sharing safety information via PSAs on local media, and getting bicycle lights into the hands and onto the bikes of students, seasonal workers and visitors to […]

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On Tuesday, July 11, from noon to 3:00 p.m., Hatteras Island’s own James D. “Keeper James” Charlet will be signing and personalizing copies of his book, Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks: Dramatic Rescues and Fantastic Wrecks in the Graveyard of the Atlantic, Globe Pequot Press. The Scotch Bonnet Fudge & Gifts is the bright yellow building […]

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On Sunday, July 16, all Hatteras Island churches will be collecting “Love Offerings” to benefit the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation (HICF) during regular church services. The HICF is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that assists Hatteras Island community members with medical bills not covered by insurance, and also helps with travel expenses. Participating churches on Sunday, […]

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Dare County children aged 18 and under can continue to receive free breakfast and lunch this summer, Monday through Friday, through the Dare County Schools’ Summer Meals program. Locally, meals are available in Buxton at the Cape Hatteras Elementary School, and all meals must be consumed on-site. The program will continue on Hatteras Island through […]

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The RWS Community Center will be hosting a pop-up library event with staff from the Hatteras Library on Wednesday, July 5, from 10 a.m. until noon. During the event, Hatteras Library personnel will bring a selection of library materials for all ages to the RWS Community Building for visitors to browse and borrow. Folks can […]

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Hatteras Island is full of some amazingly talented artists, and especially our students. Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation board members decided to give these artists a chance to be seen. They started their first student outreach program with the help of Cape Hatteras Secondary School art teacher, Justin Paxton. “Artists Creating for a Cause” challenged both […]

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Eastern North Carolina nonprofits supporting education, health and human services can apply for competitive grants from the Louise Oriole Burevitch Endowment beginning June 30. This opportunity will provide a total of $500,000 in funds from the endowment established at the North Carolina Community Foundation in 2015. Grants awarded to nonprofits will range from $25,000 to $50,000. 2023 […]

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The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Blue Dream Courier on June 27th. Robert DeFazio, Chair-Elect of the Chamber Board of Directors and president of Centurion Security Services, Inc. and Big Blue Services, Inc. congratulated Pamela Broadhurst, owner/operator on the new business in Nags Head.  “We are a Woman-Owned courier service […]

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

Hatteras Island Pet Resort is celebrating the addition of a professional dog groomer to its staff. Hannah Burton is now accepting grooming clients Monday through Friday at the Pet Resort in Rodanthe. In recent years, pet owners on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands have faced limited availability and long drive times for getting their pets groomed. […]

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The application period ends June 30 for N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve local advisory committees. Community members are needed for each of the Coastal Reserve’s ten sites: Bird Island Reserve, Bald Head Woods Reserve, Zeke’s Island Reserve, Masonboro Island Reserve, Permuda Island Reserve, Rachel Carson Reserve, Buxton Woods Reserve, Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve, […]

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On Tuesday, June 27, from noon to 3:00 p.m., Hatteras Island’s own James D. “Keeper James” Charlet will be signing and personalizing copies of his book, Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks: Dramatic Rescues and Fantastic Wrecks in the Graveyard of the Atlantic, Globe Pequot Press. The U.S. Life-Saving Service (1871-1915) was the direct predecessor of […]

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There were two reasons to celebrate on Friday, June 9, 2023. Dare County Schools were officially out for the summer, and the newest non-profit on Hatteras Island, Outer Banks Buddies, was making its debut. Outer Banks Buddies is a non-profit organization similar to the Big Brother/Big Sister program that serves the youth and the elderly […]

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Written and Submitted by Stephanie Baker, Associate Director, Outer Banks Hotline In honor of the Father’s Day weekend, Outer Banks Hotline, Dare County’s only interpersonal violence crisis prevention and intervention agency, would like to publicly recognize the OBX men who agreed to be leaders in its inaugural “OBX Men for Safe Relationships” campaign which began […]

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Imagine needing to choose between buying diapers for your child or putting gas in your car. Or trying to wash a dirty disposable diaper because you don’t have any fresh ones for your baby. In America, this is a reality for many families with young children, with diapers costing nearly $80 monthly for families with […]

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The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services is pleased to announce that its Public Health Division was awarded Re-Accreditation with Honors status by the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation (NCLHDA) Board on May 19, a recognition that highlights the department’s ongoing commitment to excellence in providing the best quality of services to […]

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

The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHEM) publishes a monthly newsletter for students, parents, supporters, and friends called The Storm Report, which is a 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 […]

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On Wednesday, June 14, at 1:30 p.m, Hatteras Island’s own “Keeper James,” will present “A Brief Introduction to the United States Life-Saving Service – the Sister Service in the Sand” at the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in the pavilion area. The United States Life-Saving Service is one of the least known, yet is also one of […]

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The Outer Banks Community Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded $198.800 in 81 scholarships to 70 students this spring, the most awards ever in the Community Foundation’s expanding scholarship program’s history. Forty-four percent of this year’s 41 senior scholarship recipients are the first in their families to attend college. Also, six scholarship awards […]

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Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2023 Outer Banks Seafood Festival.  The event will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM at the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head. “Every activity at the festival focuses on the history of this community and the commercial fishing heritage,” said 2023 […]

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Congratulations to our two senior essay contest winners for their impactful entries on “Why I Vote.” Both participants were recognized at the League of Women Voters annual meeting at Duck Woods Country Club on Thursday, June 1st. First place and the $300 prize went to Chloe Wienert of First Flight High School. Second place and […]

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Hundreds of families gathered at Dowdy Park in Nags Head on Sat., May 13, for a fun-filled day of visual and performing arts at the 34th Annual Artrageous Kids Art Festival presented by PNC Bank. In between the live music and dance performances, Dare Arts Executive Director Jessica Sands took the stage and announced the […]

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

The Dare County Library has announced that registration for its 2023 Summer Reading Program, “All Together Now,” will begin this month. Registration for the program begins on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at the Kill Devil Hills Library and on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at the Hatteras Library and the Manteo Library. About the Summer Reading […]

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A salute to the Cape Hatteras Secondary School Class of 2023: Congratulations! The following students are not pictured: Amerika Mae Farrow Fany Yamileth Inestroza Ramirez Preston Joseph Kaiser Jason Rochin Torres Yelsin Selvan

While bingo is canceled for Wednesday evening, May 31, the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club (CHAC) will be hosting two June bingo nights on June 7 and June 21. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and bingo starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. 150 players maximum are allowed, so interested players are advised to arrive early. No outside […]

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

The Really, Really Free Market in Avon is returning for its third market of 2023 on Saturday, June 3, 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 […]

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Organizers are gearing up for the 2023 season of the Hatteras Community Fish Fry, a weekly Hatteras village event that has been a tradition since 1955. Once again, the Hatteras Volunteer Fire Department will be the seasonal home of the fish fry from May 27 until September 2. Profits from the Fish Fry are traditionally […]

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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 […]

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

Local organization Coastal Humane Society and the Roanoke Island Animal Clinic are sponsoring a vaccination clinic at the Avon Fire Station on Wednesday, May 24, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Cats and dogs are both welcome. The cost for cats is $18 which includes rabies, distemper/parvo, and the FVRCP vaccine. The cost for dogs is $31, […]

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College of The Albemarle (COA) hosted its spring commencement ceremonies on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at COA – Dare and 5:00 p.m. at COA – Elizabeth City. We celebrated 239 graduates earning 243 degrees/diplomas during the ceremonies. Dr. Jack Bagwell, COA President, delivered remarks at both ceremonies. Robert Woodard, COA Board of […]

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The Island Free Press is pleased to announce the launch of the new Wedding Guide that covers the options and information needed for hosting a wedding on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. The Spring 2023-Spring 2024 Hatteras and Ocracoke Wedding Guide includes a listing of service providers and vendors that cater to the islands, which includes […]

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

Hatteras Island Division: The Dare County Parks and Recreation Department’s Hatteras Island Division has also announced its 2022 Youth Volunteer of the Year as well as its 2022 Adult Volunteer of the Year. Youth Volunteer of the Year:  Sherlyn Mendieta was named the 2022 Youth Volunteer of the Year for the Dare County Parks and […]

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The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles continues to roll out improvements to enhance customer service and today is announcing new technology available on its website to help its customers avoid a prolonged wait in line. A new feature is now available on the NCDMV office locations page to show the public the current average wait […]

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On Tuesday, May 9, Surf or Sound Realty officially opened its third office in the heart of Hatteras village, with representatives from Surf or Sound Realty, the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, and the local Hatteras Island community in attendance. The new property management and real estate office may look familiar to Hatteras village regulars, […]

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

Current TV has released a new video that discusses the recent rise in the popularity of electric-assisted bicycles—also known as “e-bikes”—throughout Dare County, as well as the current rules and regulations regarding the operation of e-bikes. The video also shares several ways Dare County residents and visitors can stay safe while utilizing this popular new […]

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

Blues, jazz, rock n’ roll, pop, and bluegrass are just a few of the music genres visitors and residents of downtown Manteo can enjoy during The Courtyard Sessions: Live At Lunch at Dare Arts starting on Wednesday, May 10. The Courtyard Sessions: Live At Lunch is a weekly event that will be held on Wednesdays […]

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The RWS Community Center will be hosting three upcoming pop-up library events with staff from the Hatteras Library on May 3, June 7, and July 5 from 10 a.m. until noon. During the events, Hatteras Library personnel will bring a selection of library materials for all ages to the RWS Community Building for visitors to […]

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Local organization Coastal Humane Society is sponsoring a vaccination clinic at the Sound Veterinary Hospital in Nags Head from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Cats and dogs are both welcome. The cost for cats is $18 which includes rabies and the FVRCP vaccine. The cost for dogs is $31, and includes vaccination for rabies, distemper/parvo, and […]

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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 […]

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

Have you ever come across something on the beach and have no idea what it is? We have a challenge for you! The North Carolina Aquariums are leading the Coastal North Carolina team in the NC Bioblitz—part of the City Nature Challenge (CNC) April 28-May 1. Started in 2016 as a competition between San Francisco […]

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A recent book signing event at the Island Convenience store in Rodanthe drew a large crowd, with some visitors driving several hours to connect with author and historian “Keeper James” D. Charlet. “Our book signing events at the Island Convenience store in Rodanthe just keep getting better, and the Wednesday, April 12, session was a […]

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The Outer Banks SPCA recently announced that they are in dire need of foster families to take care of an influx of new mom cats and their kittens until they are old enough to be adopted. “We are in desperate need [of] foster homes!” stated the OBX SPCA in an online update. “Every day we […]

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

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet April 26 at the Dare County Government Complex, 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive, Manteo. A public input and comment period is scheduled for noon. At the chair’s discretion, comments may be limited to three minutes per person. The Coastal Resources Advisory Council (CRAC) will meet at 3 […]

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The Big Wave Risk Assessment Group (BWRAG) will kick off its 2023 Surf Responder Summit schedule in Nags Head on April 22-23, 2023. This will be the first-ever BWRAG Surf Responder Summit held on the East Coast of the United States. BWRAG was founded in 2011 in honor of the late Sion Milosky who lost his life while […]

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The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2023 edition of the Outer Banks Experience Magazine is now available. Outer Banks Experience is a full, color 74-page magazine highlighting the economy, attractions, and businesses of Dare County, Currituck County and Ocracoke Island. The 2023 issue highlights the beautiful Outer Banks region […]

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Local organization Coastal Humane Society and the Roanoke Island Animal Clinic are sponsoring a vaccination clinic at the Good Dog Retreat in Manteo on Sunday, April 16, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Cats and dogs are both welcome. The cost for cats is $18 which includes rabies and the FVRCP vaccine. The cost for dogs […]

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The Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation recently announced that they are publishing a new “Cooking for a Cause, Vol. 4” cookbook, and they need your help filling it with your tried and true favorite recipes. The Vol. 3 cookbook was a huge hit and featured a collection of recipes from Hatteras Island residents and friends who love cooking. […]

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

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

The 2023 Cape Hatteras Surf, Sand and Service Tournament held on Friday, March 31 was a huge success. The tournament welcomed 4A Wake County high schools Green Hope and Panther Creek to the island to compete against the Cape Hatteras Hurricanes, as well as each other. Fans and teams had a good time, despite the […]

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A new endowed fund to support the needs of local foster children has been established by a Southern Shores couple at Outer Banks Community Foundation. Gary Reed is a Dare County Guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteer; he and his wife, Dr. Elaine “Lainie” Walls Reed, are the parents of a son they adopted almost 40 years […]

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The Cape Hatteras “Surf, Sand, and Service” Baseball Tournament, which honors military personnel and first responders, will be held at the Cape Hatteras Secondary School on Friday, March 31 During the tournament, Cape Hatteras will play two visiting teams from the Cary area: Green Hope and Panther Creek, which are both 4-A schools. The schedule […]

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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/

The Frisco Woods Campground will be hosting its 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8, as well as a Pig Pickin’ event with donations to benefit the Frisco-Buxton Pathway. The kids’ Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 4:00 p.m., while a second adult Easter Egg hunt will take place at 7:00 p.m. […]

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Talented students throughout Dare County will display their artwork April 4 – 27 at the annual Dare County Schools Art Show. The show will run Tuesday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Meeting Room in the Administrative building at Roanoke Island Festival Park.  The public is invited to tour the free […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Escape Hatteras is now offering a new escape room experience for the 2023 season with The Crazy Keeper, a lighthouse themed experience. Escape Hatteras initially opened in June of 2022 offering an escape room called The Spanish Flu. In The Spanish Flu, guests are taken back to 1918 where they must tackle the security systems […]

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Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF) is pleased to announce its 40th Anniversary Community Impact Grant, a special grant award in commemoration of the organization’s 40 years of service to Outer Banks communities. The grant opportunity is open to all 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the Community Foundation’s service area, including Dare County, Ocracoke Island, and Currituck beaches. […]

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College of The Albemarle (COA) students and employees have the opportunity to participate in a short film competition.  The competition is underway, and public viewing of the top ten short films will be held on Wednesday, April 26th, at 6:00 p.m. at COA – Elizabeth City in the Performing Arts Center, 1208 N. Road Street. […]

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Dare Arts is delighted to announce a special open call for Dare County residents to serve on their Board of Directors. In recent years, Dare Arts has made a sincere commitment to embracing diversity across the organization, and this open call for Board Members is an extension of that effort. “Joining the Board now is […]

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The Dare County Veterans Advisory Council has announced that it will host “The Wall That Heals”—a traveling, three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., that tours the country along with an accompanying mobile education center—in Dare County in November 2023. Honoring the more than 3 million Americans who served in the […]

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Have a dormant musical talent? Want to dust off your clarinet, flute, cello, trumpet or other instrument and see if you can still play it? Well this may be the right time and place to bring back the music. Dare County Youth Orchestra (DCYO) is excited to sponsor a community orchestra and wants to hear […]

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During its Annual Meeting today Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF) announced the establishment of the Outer Banks Center for Nonprofits, a new collaborative space that will provide flexible office space and services for nonprofits on the Outer Banks. The Community Foundation has outgrown its current location and its new facility will also benefit other local […]

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

Four North Carolina artists were recently awarded Artist Support Grants that were made possible through a partnership between the North Carolina Arts Council, Pocosin Arts, Arts of the Pamlico, Dare Arts and Martin County Arts Council. A panel of artists, art professionals, and experts in various disciplines selected the four artists from a pool of […]

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The Dare County Library System will host its third annual collection drive to benefit the Outer Banks SPCA throughout the month of March. Donations can be dropped off at any of the three Dare County Library branches, including the Hatteras branch, during business hours. On April 1, 2023, library staff members will deliver the collected items to the Dare […]

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

Dare County EMS has announced that the department will host a Dare MedFlight open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Duvall/Willoughby Hanger, which is located at 1078 Driftwood Drive in Manteo. The free family friendly event is designed to give members of the Outer Banks community an […]

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Members and guests of the LWV of Dare County sat spellbound for nearly two hours on February 24th at COA as two local retired foreign service career professionals recounted their married life as U.S. Ambassadors over three decades, covering the administrations from President Carter to President Obama. The speakers were Marcie Ries, Ambassador (Ret.) and […]

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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 […]

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The Coastal Humane Society is looking for participants to join in their 26th Annual Walkathon at the Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 19, 2023, in Nags Head. Participants will raise money for the Coastal Humane Society by sniffing out sponsors and retrieving donations to join the pet-friendly pack in the parade. The Walkathon always […]

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Tom Hranicka brings a wealth of experience to NC 12 Realty as a Senior Associate Broker.  Having begun his real estate sales career on Hatteras Island in the spring of 1991, Tom has been a top producer for more than 30 years. Most importantly, he is an asset to his clients, mentor to many Realtors® […]

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Want to learn more about how you and your partners can promote the Outdoor NC Leave No Trace principles before, during, and after visitors come to your outdoor spaces? Then join the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau for a two-hour interactive session with Leave No Trace staff on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. EST. From their 25 years of […]

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James D. “Keeper James” Charlet will be presenting a new program at the upcoming Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival. The place is the Hatteras Civic Center, Hatteras Village; the date is Saturday, February 25 and the presentation is on the Main Stage at 3:00 p.m. It will not only be the first time this program has […]

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

The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) Science Panel will meet March 1 by web conference to conduct its follow up review of new sea level rise studies and information. The meeting will begin at 1:15 p.m. The public may listen by computer or phone. WHO:        CRC Science Panel WHAT:      Meeting WHEN:  […]

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Dare County Schools received generous donations from the Knights of Columbus and Surfin’ Spoon to support districtwide exceptional children (EC) programs. On Jan. 30, Dare County and Currituck County Schools were honored during a special ceremony hosted by the Catholic fraternal benefit society, Knights of Columbus, at Holy Redeemer Church in Kitty Hawk. The ceremony […]

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Dare and Currituck County graduating high school seniors have a new, renewable scholarship opportunity beginning in 2023 – the SAGA Community Focus Scholarship, a fund established in late 2022 by SAGA Community Focus (SCF), the charitable arm of SAGA Realty and Construction. The SAGA Community Focus Scholarship will award a minimum of $1,000 award each […]

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The Dare County Library has announced that all three branches—the Kill Devil Hills Library, Manteo Library and Hatteras Library—as well as the entire East Albemarle Regional Library system, will upgrade their servers and software from Saturday, February 18, 2023 through Tuesday, February 21, 2023. This upgrade may impact users’ ability to access certain online services […]

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The Cape Hatteras Secondary School (CHSS) baseball program, as part of a new 2023 community service initiative, will be hosting a free spaghetti supper for the Hatteras Island community on Monday, February 27, at 6:30 p.m. The event will be hosted by the program’s middle and high school players, coaching staff, and volunteers, and will […]

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The League of Women Voters of Dare County is holding an essay contest for all high school seniors in Dare County during the month of March in honor of Women’s History Month. The contest will open on March 1st and close March 31st 2023. Contestants will answer the question, “Why Should I vote?” in a […]

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The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHES) and Cape Hatteras Secondary School (CHSS) recently received a grant of chess sets, a Chess-Steps instructor’s guide and student workbooks, and ChessKid Gold accounts from the North Carolina-based Indermaur Chess Foundation. The Indermaur Chess Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and U.S. Chess Federation Affiliate that helps parents, teachers, […]

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Hatteras Island Baseball League is the newest recipient of a donation from the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA). Hatteras Island Baseball League offers baseball to boys and girls from Rodanthe to Hatteras Village from ages 8 to 12. The kids play their games from April to mid-June at Burrus Field in Buxton and also […]

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

Each spring, local residents over the age of 50 are invited to participate in the Outer Banks Senior Games. Achievement is recognized with gold, silver and bronze awards, as well as the privilege of representing Dare County in the statewide North Carolina Senior Games with the possibility of advancing to the National Senior Games. While […]

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Several high school and middle school music students in Dare County recently earned high honors in regional band and symphony orchestras. These students will perform with other top high school musicians from eastern NC at East Carolina University (ECU) this month. After competing against hundreds of students across eastern NC in January, six Dare County […]

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This week our Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week is Windy. Windy is a super sweet vocal boy, who was brought to us when his owner passed away. Windy loves to play and explore. He has been an only cat his whole life, but does seem interested in other cats at the shelter. Watch […]

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The Outer Banks Hospital and Medical Group recently announced that it will be united under the newly refreshed brand name, Outer Banks Health. “It is our honor and privilege to strive to meet the health needs of Dare County residents and visitors,” said President Ronnie Sloan, FACHE. “And while our name has evolved, our core […]

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In honor of the 12th annual “Take Your Child to the Library Day,” the Dare County Library will host celebratory “Explore Your Local Library” events at all three library locations from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2023. These free events are open to all families in Dare County and encourage parents […]

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A new donor-advised fund has been established at the Outer Banks Community Foundation by Nags Head residents Tony and Tracy Jones. Grants will be awarded from the new Wolfinger-Jones Family Fund for causes the Joneses are passionate about. Tony and Tracy come to the Outer Banks from northern Virginia and are intent on continuing their […]

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Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the U.S., the project collected over 9.3 million shoebox gifts in 2022. Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2022, the ministry is now sending nearly 10.6 million shoebox gifts to children […]

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

The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) would like to share a preliminary draft for adding and renovating the NCCAT Ocracoke campus.  An opportunity for community input will occur on Friday, January 27, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the NCCAT Ocracoke campus building. Architecture drawings will be displayed, and […]

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The Outer Banks Community Foundation is pleased to announce that programs that offer overnight camping experiences will be afforded need-based support for local youth to attend through the newly established Coastal Campership Fund. Gray Berryman, the fund’s establisher, is a real estate broker with Carolina Designs Realty in Duck; he also is heavily involved with […]

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Are you interested in gardening? Here’s a way to make your winter blues go away! Start planning your spring garden now with the Winter Library Garden Series presented by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Dare County Master Gardeners in conjunction with the Dare County Library. This year, all programs will take place on Wednesdays at […]

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The Monitor National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council meets in person Jan. 26 in Newport News, Virginia. The public is invited to attend the meeting 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Mariners’ Museum and Park, 100 Museum Drive. An agenda is available for download from the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary website, monitor.noaa.gov. The advisory council was established in […]

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The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles routinely receives complaints from customers who have been targeted by scammers claiming to be representatives of either the DMV or the N.C. Department of Transportation. Recently, several law enforcement agencies have reported that many unsuspecting DMV customers are receiving scam emails from a group claiming to be from the […]

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

OBX Storm is open for new player registrations for players born between 2011-2017 for the Spring 2023 season. Storm is accepting players looking to level up their soccer skills in competitive play and also players who are just looking for skill development without games and Tournaments. Registration for Competitive Player (Travel) and Associate player (Practice […]

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All Dare County offices and facilities—including the Dare County C&D Landfill, Buxton Transfer Station and Manteo Recycle Yard—will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. These sites will reopen on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Dare County Public Works—which provides trash collection for the unincorporated areas of the […]

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To help high school seniors, home-schooled students, and their parents understand and successfully compete for available 2023 Outer Banks Community Foundation scholarships, the foundation will host two Scholarship Application Information Sessions in January. The sessions will take place Wednesday, January 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dare County Manteo Public Library, 700 US 64, […]

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Registration is now open for the OBX U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary “Boating Skills and Seamanship Course” course that will be held January 24, 26, 31 and February 2, 7, 9, 2023 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Southern Shores Fire Department. If you are serious about boating as an owner, worker, visitor of a boat […]

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All Dare County offices will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2023 in observance of the New Year’s holiday. The Dare County C&D Landfill, Buxton Transfer Station and Manteo Recycle Yard will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2023 in observance of the New Years holiday. These sites will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. […]

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

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

As the winter basketball season approaches, Dare County Parks and Recreation divisions are recruiting referees to officiate league games. General referee duties include calling a fair game and providing a safe and fun learning environment for youth basketball players. Player age groups range from 5-6 year-old co-ed teams to 16-18-year-old boys and girls teams. Referees […]

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The Outer Banks Community Foundation has awarded nearly $70,000 in Community Enrichment Grants this quarter to nine nonprofits. The funding addresses a variety of causes including financial assistance, Veterans services, the arts, history, and education. A grant to St. John United Methodist Church in Avon will support Hatteras Island Community Strings, a new organization that […]

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Kelly Aiken, who serves as Lead School Health Nurse for the Dare County Department of Health & Human Services’ Public Health Division, has been named Dare County Employee of the Month for December 2022. The award was presented to Aiken by Dare County Department of Health & Human Services Public Health Nurse Supervisor Jodi Wyant […]

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Hatteras Island’s youngest community members are invited to a free holiday shopping spree on Saturday, December 17, at the Tri-village’s makeshift “Christmas Shop.” Children ages 12 and under are invited to come and “shop” for a Christmas gift for each member of their household, selecting from an assortment of free gifts. Space is limited, so […]

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

The Outer Banks SPCA invites the OBX community to honor their pets and support the SPCA with a Commemorative Pet Tile. “Imprinted with a beloved pet’s color photo and name, commemorative tiles are permanently installed on the interior walls of our Dare County Animal Shelter, and serve as an everlasting tribute to the love and […]

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The Island Free Press (IFP) is pleased to announce that the Irene Nolan Memorial Scholarship Fund, started through the Outer Banks Community Foundation, was a huge success in its inaugural year. The scholarship fund is close to its first goal of $25,000, but it needs the community’s help to reach this milestone before the year’s end, […]

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The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold Fall local advisory committee meetings Dec. 5 through 14 for their ten reserve sites. All meetings are open to the public. Emily and Richardson Preyer Buckridge Reserve Dec. 5 at 10:30 a.m. Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Office 205 S. Ludington Drive Columbia, NC […]

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