District Attorney for the First Judicial District Andrew Womble released a statement on Sept. 8 saying his office is still awaiting an official autopsy report stemming from the July 25 death of Kitty Hawk resident LeeAnn Fletcher before making a decision about criminal charges in the case. The timetable given for receipt of the autopsy […]
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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Luna, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Luna, 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/
The North Carolina General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a new coronavirus relief package that also includes hurricane, tornado and earthquake assistance. In a brief, two-day session, the legislature passed Thursday the 52-page bill by wide margins in both chambers, clearing the Senate first in a 44-5 vote and followed by the House, which approved the bill 104-10. The […]
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While I had no success growing summer squash of any variety this year, that is apparently not the case on professional farms. The markets have been piling zucchini and yellow squash high, and the prices are right! I am particularly fond of the ever-versatile zucchini and have been having fun with different recipes. My new […]
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Clarence Baxter Jennette, Jr., 77, crossed the bar on August 28, 2020 in Gainesville, FL after a brief illness. Clarence is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Denise Anne Lemelin Jennette of their residence in Hernando, FL; daughter Suzanne Jennette of Buxton, NC; sons Leo Miller Jennette II (Heather) of Buxton, NC and […]
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Dare County announced 3 additional positive COVID-19 test results on Monday, September 8, bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 472. The 3 additional cases consist of 1 resident and 2 non-residents, and include the following: 1) non-resident, 18-24, female, transferred isolation 2) resident, 65 over, female, home […]
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The Outer Banks Community Foundation is now accepting applications from nonprofits for a sixth round of COVID Rapid Response Grants. During this cycle, the Community Foundation is especially encouraging grant proposals from groups addressing childcare and remote learning needs during school closures. To be eligible for a COVID Rapid Response Grant, programs must be urgent […]
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This weekend marks the One year anniversary since hurricane Dorian impacted the Outer Banks and no community was as affected as Ocracoke Island. At this time last year storm surge from Dorian created a giant wall of water that pummeled the island’s small village in unprecedented fashion. The island was left wrecked, the road was […]
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This story was submitted to the Island Free Press from the Outer Banks Community Foundation and is Part One of a Two-Part Series. Part Two: Housing, and the COVID Crisis will be published at a future date. On a warm day in late August this year, Ocracoke looks much like it has for years. Traffic […]
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A high risk of rip currents is expected for Outer Banks beaches north of Cape Hatteras, per a Sunday morning update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City office. A high risk of rip currents means that life-threatening rip currents are likely, and the surf zone is dangerous for all levels of […]
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