MANTEO — Gary Bruce Crockett, 76, of Manteo, NC died Thursday, January 30, 2020, at his home. Born in Washington, DC on June 28, 1943, he was the son of the late Lillian Bentley and Earl Crockett. Having served his country honorably, Gary was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was an avid […]
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The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen and scientists to advise them on various fisheries issues. Two regional advisory committees – Northern and Southern – review matters referred to them by the commission, such as draft fishery management plans, and recommend management strategies. Committees may also bring issues pertaining to […]
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NAGS HEAD — Wanda Jolly Fenz, 58, of Nags Head, NC, died Sunday, February 2, 2020. Formerly of Edenton, NC, she was born November 17, 1961, to the late Judith Annie West Jolly and Joseph Mendel Jolly. Wanda attended John A. Holmes High School and was currently the manager of Nags Head’s Dolphin Motel. Strong […]
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The Dare County Friends of Youth program is in need of caring adult volunteers to mentor young people in the community. One-on-one and group mentoring opportunities are available. One-on-one mentors meet with their youth twice a month, for at least one year, participating in activities that build confidence, social skills, and friendship. Group mentors will […]
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Per a recent update from the Koru Village & Avon Fishing Pier, due to circumstances outside of the pier’s control, the Independence Day fireworks on the Avon Fishing Pier will be rescheduled from Saturday, July 4, to Tuesday, July 7. “The state of North Carolina requires a licensed pyrotechnic, (licensed in N.C.), to fire off […]
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The Outer Banks Hospital Development Council is pleased to announce TowneBank as the platinum sponsor of the Cheers to 15 Years Gala. Proceeds from the gala will support the hospital’s cancer programs and services, with an ultimate goal to one day build a cancer center on the Outer Banks. The 15th Annual Gala is set […]
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Dave Hilton’s courageous journey through two years of glioblastoma grade IV brain cancer ended peacefully at home in Kitty Hawk, N.C., recently. Having enjoyed life for 80 years, he finally won the battle over this horrific disease surrounded by his wife, family, and friends to claim his place in heaven. Dave’s Celebration of Life service […]
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A strong cold front will move through Eastern N.C. Thursday night into Friday, and will bring severe weather which could include damaging wind gusts and minor coastal flooding, per a Wednesday morning update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Minor soundside coastal flooding is possible all along the Outer Banks, including […]
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After hearing impassioned arguments on both sides from two dozen speakers during public comment period, the Dare County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution expressing its support for the U.S. Constitution and specifically, the Second Amendment, at its Feb 4. meeting. The vote was 6-0 with Commissioner Jim Tobin not in attendance. The resolution, […]
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A Coast Guard aircrew medevaced a 48-year-old man with a lacerations on his body and possible concussion from a ship about 20 miles south of Hatteras Island, Tuesday. A crewmember aboard the cargo ship Titania contacted watchstanders at the Sector North Carolina Command Center, and reported that an engineer found one of their crewmembers semi-conscious, lying on […]
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