Eight North Carolina artists returned Sunday for the fifth year to paint historic Ocracoke. All plein air–or outdoor–artists, the group will paint all week throughout the island, in front of their easels on the beaches, by the marina and throughout the community. A socially distanced, front porch sale of their freshly done paintings will be […]
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Island Cooking: Seasonal Stirrings
It is beginning to feel like fall, and that means slight menu changes in my kitchen. Responding to seasonal stirrings, I long for foods that bring warmth and comfort to the table. That doesn’t mean that grilling season is over – even our winters allow for that on the mild days – and it doesn’t […]
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Reminder: COVID-19 Testing Event Scheduled for Oct. 20 in Buxton
The Dare County Department of Health and Human Services is partnering with Mako Medical Laboratories to host two upcoming diagnostic opportunities for Dare County Residents, which includes one on Hatteras Island. One testing event will be held on Tuesday, October 20, at the Cape Hatteras Elementary School at 47500 Middle Ridge Rd in Buxton. A […]
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Robert Irvin Spake
MANTEO — Robert Irvin Spake entered the gates of heaven on October 12, 2020 peacefully, surrounded by family. Bob was born in Shelby, North Carolina in 1931 to Irvin Monroe and Mabel Laura Whisnant Spake where he grew up with his sister Barbara on the 40-acre family farm, growing cotton, corn, and wheat and raising […]
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Judge rules suit against seismic testing off Outer Banks “moot” as permits set to expire
A federal judge in South Carolina has dismissed a case challenging permits that would allow seismic testing off the Atlantic Coast from Virginia to Florida. Coastal Review Online reported the challenge brought by environmental advocates, including the North Carolina Coastal Federation, to federal permits authorizing five companies to harm or harass marine mammals while conducting seismic […]
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Dare County provides details on its 15 new COVID-19 cases since Friday in latest update
Dare County released the following COVID-19 update for Tuesday, October 13, which details the county’s most recent active cases, testing efforts, and additional community information. Dare County COVID-19 Case Update The total COVID-19 positive case count in Dare County is 599, of which there are 19 active cases among residents of Dare County. Of the […]
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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Penny
Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Penny, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Penny, 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/
Beverly Jean Myers
Beverly Jean Myers, 77, died October 11, 2020 in Nags Head, NC. Beverly is survived by her two sons, Charlie and Jim, and her husband, John of Kill Devil Hills. In accordance with her wishes, Beverly will be cremated, and no services are planned. Please express condolences to the family via the online register at […]
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Interviewers to seek islanders’ thoughts on extreme weather
Eastern North Carolina has experienced many storms in recent decades. Dynamics of Extreme Events, People and Places (DEEPP) would like to understand how families and communities prepare for, are affected by, and recover from these events. One of the best ways to do this is to ask people directly. DEEPP is launching a survey in […]
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‘Shellabrate’ Oyster Week in North Carolina
Learn how oysters, which are woven in the culture and history of the state, help the environment and boost the economy during North Carolina Oyster Week. The virtual “Oyster Shellabration” began Monday and wraps up Friday. An aspect of oysters will be highlighted each day on social media. Watch for and share posts with the […]
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