WANCHESE — Debra Kerr Sanderlin 67 died unexpectedly at her Wanchese, NC home November 10, 2019. Born in Rhode Island to Robert and Frances James October 29,1952; she was widowed by her husband, Horace Sanderlin in 2016. Debra is survived by her children, Jeffery Sanderlin and Heather Sanderlin; her grandchildren, Ocean Payne, Madison Payne, and […]
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Susan Peoples was so charmed by Ocracoke when she volunteered to help with Hurricane Dorian relief that she wanted her home community to help the island further, and the church came through with an unexpected sum. Peoples, who lives in Louisburg, Franklin County, told her church congregation at the Louisburg Baptist Church about the flooding […]
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January 31, 1956 – November 3, 2019 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Dr. Donald Evans, age 63, of Kill Devil Hills, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, November 3, 2019. Dr. Evans had a thriving private practice of Podiatric Medicine in Nags Head, NC for more than 30 years. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland […]
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During its monthly meeting Nov. 5, members of the Outer Banks Restaurant Association (OBRA) voted unanimously to welcome Ocracoke restaurants with full benefits. The move is part of a continuing effort to help the community devastated by Hurricane Dorian. OBRA was founded in 1985 as the Dare County Restaurant Association and has been doing business […]
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March 7, 1948 – November 9, 2019 NAGS HEAD – Ray Chatham, 71, of Nags Head, NC died Saturday, November 9, 2019, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Lois; a son, Butch (Christi) Chatham, Smithfield, VA; granddaughters, Emma and Grace Chatham; and a sister, Connie Blevins, Hampton, VA. Funeral arrangements are pending […]
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A strong cold front will move across eastern North Carolina Tuesday evening into Wednesday, producing gusty winds, elevated water levels, and near-freezing temperatures, per a Tuesday morning update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Winds of 25-30 mph with gusts up to 40-45 mph are forecast for Thursday night, and 1-2 […]
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The Ocracoke Control Group met on Monday, November 11, and recommended to the Hyde County Board of Commissioners to lift the evacuation order on November 22, 2019, or immediately following the reopening of N.C. Highway 12, which is currently slated and on schedule to reopen on November 22. The Hyde County Board of Commissioners recognizes […]
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A cold front that is forecast to move into the Outer Banks area on Tuesday will bring strong winds, a dramatic drop in temperatures, and a slight risk of soundside flooding from Cape Point to the Down East area of coastal North Carolina, per the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City Office. […]
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Sky gazers will have the opportunity to catch two meteor showers this week as the Northern Taurids and Leonids both peak with the arrival of Mid-November. The North Taurids meteor shower is a long-lasting but modest meteor shower that begins in Mid-October and lingers until the beginning of December. Though the peak number is forecast […]
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The Ocracoke Interfaith Relief & Recovery Team (OIRRT) operations center will open at the Life Saving Church on Lighthouse Road on Monday, Nov. 11. Hours will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Joint Recovery Center on Ocracoke Island ceased operations on the island on Nov. 7. The OIRRT provides assistance […]
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