Lifesaving Church’s Bread of Life Food Pantry, temporarily located in the Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department, will reduce its open hours to 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays, effective today (Feb. 14). This change is in preparation for the pantry’s move back to its original home at the Lifesaving Church, after which the service […]
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Confidence is increasing that a coastal storm could impact the Outer Banks and eastern North Carolina at week’s end, with the potential for coastal flooding and possible snow accumulations inland, per a Tuesday morning update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Uncertainty is high regarding the extent and magnitude of any […]
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Governor Roy Cooper today ordered all United States and North Carolina flags at state facilities to be lowered to half-staff beginning Monday, February 17, 2020 until sunset on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 in honor of former North Carolina Lt. Governor Robert “Bob” Jordan, who passed away on Sunday. In 1984, Jordan was elected lieutenant governor, serving […]
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The 2020 Dare County Schools teacher and principal of the year both come from Cape Hatteras Secondary School of Coastal Studies. Art Teacher Justin Paxton was selected to serve as this year’s District Teacher of the Year. Paxton’s community mural art project has inspired many students, teachers, and business leaders to get involved in the […]
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The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is seeking applicants for a new Shellfish Cultivation Lease Review Committee that will hear appeals of agency decisions regarding shellfish leases. The three-member committee, authorized by a new state law, will be appointed by the chair of the Marine Fisheries Commission and comprised of one commission member, who will serve as […]
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Dare County Planning Department Director Donna Creef touched on some of the major concerns with the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) at an informational meeting held in Buxton on Thursday evening, February 13. The new flood maps, which will go into effect on June 19, may misrepresent the actual risk of flooding for a […]
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Hyde County will extend the collection of Hurricane Dorian roadside debris removal in Ocracoke Island until February 29, 2020. This action is being taken to aid in the demolition and tear out of storm damaged structures and aid in the recovery of the island. It is important to note that debris removal contractors will not pick […]
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Scott Babinowich was recently selected for the position of Chief of Interpretation, Education and Visitors Services at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial (Outer Banks Group). He served in an acting role as the Chief of Interpretation, Education, and Visitor Services for six months last year. Scott […]
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KILL DEVIL HILLS — Alba Marie DiFabio DelVacchio, 97, of Kill Devil Hills, NC died Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC. Born in Philadelphia, PA on January 7, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Cecelia Filippone and Pierino DiFabio. An avid reader, Alba enjoyed playing bridge, working on several […]
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March 30, 1962 – February 9, 2020 WANCHESE — Vernon James Gilbert, 57, of Wanchese, NC passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at his home. He was a successful boat builder and business owner of Blue Devil Boatworks, LLC. Born in Virginia Beach, VA on March 30, 1962, he was the son of Mary […]
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