Lou Browning of Hatteras Island Wildlife Rehabilitation has roughly 16 years of experience providing emergency care and treatment for the wild animals who find themselves in trouble on the Outer Banks. So when he received a late-night intake of a bald eagle that had suffered injuries in lower Currituck County, it wasn’t an entirely unusual […]
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Community Foundation and Firehouse Committee Supports 65 Ocracoke Households
This week, more than 65 households on Ocracoke have been awarded assistance for Dorian recovery from money raised by the Outer Banks Community Foundation. As relief efforts continue on the island, much more financial assistance is to come, according to Community Foundation representatives. The Ocracoke Firehouse Committee, which is the group of volunteers disbursing the […]
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Jimmy Lee Belangia
September 25, 1953 – November 4, 2019 NAGS HEAD — Jimmy Lee Belangia, 66, of Nags Head, NC died Monday, November 4, 2019, at Peak Resources – Outer Banks. Born in Washington, DC on September 25, 1953, he was the son of the late Dora Fowkes Belangia Roughton and Louis Belangia and was also raised […]
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Charles Richard Maglione
KILL DEVIL HILLS — At 78, Charles Richard Maglione passed away November 5, 2019 loved and at peace. He was originally from Massachusetts and in his day- a successful account executive. He was also a proud United States Veteran in the Navy during the Vietnam Era. Survivors include his wife, Barbara of the residence; his […]
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Island Fishing: Surviving A Crazy Fall
Forgive me for my absence, but this fall has been pure chaos. It all started around September 5, as we made preparations for the landfall of Hurricane Dorian. As the eye of the storm passed directly over us on the morning of the 6th, I rode over to the sound side to take a look. […]
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Ferry System Amends Ocracoke Schedule to Facilitate N.C. Highway 12 Paving
To facilitate the N.C. Department of Transportation’s paving operation on N.C. Highway 12 on Ocracoke Island, the North Carolina Ferry System is making an adjustment to its Hatteras- Ocracoke Silver Lake schedule beginning Nov. 7. Starting Nov. 7, the 10 p.m. departure from Hatteras to Ocracoke-Silver Lake and the 12:30 a.m. return trip will be […]
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Hurricanes Baseball Team Launches Annual Angel Gift Fundraiser
For the 4th year in a row, returning and prospective members of the Cape Hatteras Secondary School varsity and JV baseball teams are pitching in to help make the holidays a brighter time for many Hatteras Island families. Tuesday November 5, 2019 the Hurricanes kicked off their annual fundraiser and toy drive. The baseball team partners with […]
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Dare County Trash Schedule Revised for Next Week; County Offices Closed Monday for Veterans Day
All Dare County offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The Dare County C&D Landfill, Manteo and Buxton Transfer Stations, the Manteo Recycle Yard and the Rodanthe Recycle Center will also be closed on Monday, November 11. A revised trash collection schedule is in place for the week of […]
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Marine Fisheries Commission to meet Nov. 13-15 in Beaufort
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet Nov. 13-15 at The Beaufort Hotel, 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Nov. 13, at 9 a.m. Nov. 14, and at 9 a.m. Nov. 15. Public comment periods are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Nov. 13 and at 9:30 a.m. Nov. […]
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Hatteras Island Angel Gift Program Details Announced
The coalition that implements the Hatteras Island Angel Gift program is seeking sponsors, donors and applicants for the upcoming holiday season. The program is provided in collaboration with individuals, businesses, churches and other organizations committed to providing Christmas joy for children on Hatteras Island. Dare County Department of Health and Human Services works with these […]
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