The Dare County Board of Commissioners (BOC) covered a number of Outer Banks-related issues and achievements at their October 15 meeting in Manteo. Topics which pertained to the island and / or the local community included the following. Board Approves Zoning Amendments to Facilitate Year-Round Housing Following a public hearing at which 10 citizens […]
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All Seasonal ORV Routes Open, and Other National Seashore Updates for the Week of October 16
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced several recent updates related to beach driving and recreational activities on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. Changes related to the National Seashore for the week of October 16 include the following:
Dare County Water Department to Consolidate Hatteras Island Customer Service Office
Beginning Monday, October 29, all Dare County Water Department customers on Hatteras Island will be served by the Cape Hatteras Customer Service Office located at 50225 Water Association Road in Frisco. This office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and can be reached by phone at 252. 475.5817 or 252.475.5772. […]
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Early Voting Begins Today in Dare County
One-stop absentee voting, more commonly known as “early voting,” began on Wednesday, October 17, in Dare County. Early voting allows residents to vote at any county precinct, and also to register to vote if they have not already done so, before casting their vote in the same trip. During the early voting period, any registered […]
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Storm Debris Pick-Up Schedule and Sorting Information
Dare County has established a storm debris pick-up schedule for the unincorporated areas. All debris must be sorted properly, as outlined below. Debris piles are to be set on the side of the road in the right of way by the deadline listed for each community. Please do not block driveways, storm drains or utilities. […]
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Hatteras Island Hosting a Wave of Events for Halloween
Trunk or Treat – Hatteras Village Date and Time: 5 p.m., October 31 Location: Hatteras United Methodist Church Parking Lot Stop by the Village Red and White for games and other activities, and then continue on for the Hatteras Village Trick or Treating Experience! The event takes place at the Methodist Church, with free hot […]
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NWS Survey Crew Examines Soundside Flooding Levels from Michael
A small survey crew from the US National Weather Service (NWS) Newport/Morehead City office paid a visit to the Outer Banks on Saturday to collect high water marks from Tropical Storm Michael. They found that water levels were 2 to 4 feet above ground level on the soundside of north Avon, and the hardest hit […]
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That’s No Aircraft Debris . . . That’s Part of a SpaceX Rocket
By SAM WALKER THE OUTER BANKS VOICE For the second time in a year, a piece of debris from a rocket launch on the Florida coast has washed up along the Outer Banks. On Sunday, Angie and Chris Langdon first alerted us to the debris near Ramp 67 on Ocracoke Island. Janille Turner of Ocracoke […]
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Dare County Schools Adopt Calendar Changes after Weather-Related Closures
Due to weather-related school closures during the 2018-2019 school year, Dare County Schools is announcing revisions to the calendar. Schools north of Oregon Inlet have missed 7 days, while schools on Hatteras Island have missed 6 days to date. The North Carolina General Assembly in Senate Bill 2 has forgiven the days missed due to Hurricane […]
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Hatteras Island Real Estate: Fall 2018 Business Review
Considering that Hatteras Island has experienced two major storm events this year, the island’s economy is doing quite well. Meal tax receipts, which reflect the results of food service businesses on the island, showed an increase of nearly 8 percent through July when compared to the same period last year. Occupancy tax receipts, which provide […]
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