SOUTHERN SHORES –Heaven got even better since the arrival of Joseph James Wiegel Friday, January 24, 2020 from Kill Devil Hills, NC. “Joe” as most knew him, graced this earth for 96 years. He was the beloved son of the late Joseph B. and Alma H. Wiegel of Magnolia, Minnesota. Joe graduated from Magnolia High […]
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Charles Evanto
NAGS HEAD — Mr. Charles Evanto died January 24, 2020 in Nags Head, NC at the age of 86. He was born and raised in Morgantown, WV and served honorably in the United States Air Force. After his military service, Charles worked as a professional electrician for Ratheon- in the defense industry. Charles’ survivors include […]
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Eagle Scout candidates aid Ocracats
By Rita Thiel Craftsmanship, dedication, and leadership were in evidence as three Eagle Scout candidates from Cary delivered their final projects to Ocracoke–handmade feeding stations for the island Ocracats. “My guess is that these are gonna be their favorite spots,” said Melinda Sutton, an Ocracat volunteer, as she stuffed straw into one of the new […]
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Tugboat Goes into the Deep for New Outer Banks Anglers Club’s Artificial Reef…WITH VIDEO
On Monday, January 27, several dozen representatives from the Outer Banks Anglers Club, as well regional media outlets, took a trip to a designated spot 7.5 miles offshore of Oregon Inlet to celebrate one of the first visible additions to a new artificial reef that has been years in the making. The new Artificial […]
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Finding your Fitness Fit on Hatteras Island
So it is mid-January and you should be well into your New Year’s resolution to get in better shape – or at least have a clear path, right? If your answer is “No,” you are not alone. According to Psychology Today, only 8 percent of people keep their New Year’s resolutions and a whopping 80 […]
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Barbara Ann Hickman Pro
March 22, 1931 – January 25, 2020 MANTEO — Barbara Ann Hickman Pro, 88, of Manteo, NC died January 25, 2020 at Virginia Beach General Hospital. She was born on March 22, 1931 in Horntown, VA, daughter of the late William Henry and Helen Davis Hickman. Barbara graduated from Atlantic High School in Oak Hall, […]
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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Carolina
Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Carolina, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Carolina, 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 Real Estate: 2020 State of the Market Report
At the beginning of each year, I like to look back on the results from the previous year and attempt to see if they can give us some insights into the state of the real estate market as we move forward. To understand where we are on the spectrum of progress with respect to the […]
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Project Glam Girls set to open in March
The 6th Annual Project Glam Girls is proud to announce that the boutique will be open again this year, thanks to the support of our community. Project Glam Girls (and guys) provides free prom dresses, shoes, accessories, tuxedos, suits, ties and more to girls (and guys) in our community. Much more than a donation bin, […]
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Outer Banks Restaurant Association Collecting Kitchen Equipment for Ocracoke Restaurants
The Outer Banks Restaurant Association is collecting kitchen equipment for restaurants in Ocracoke that were affected by Hurricane Dorian. Many restaurants lost everything and are starting from scratch. “We all (restaurant owners) have used kitchen equipment laying around that we aren’t using.” Said Mike Kelly with Kelly’s Hospitality Group. Mr. Kelly has a storage unit […]
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