Dare County Schools to re-evaluate graduation plans on June 1; Outdoor ceremonies a possibility

Dare County Schools’ Superintendent, John Farrelly, stated that graduation plans for the class of 2020 will be re-evaluated on June 1 in an emailed message to students, parents and their families. Per the update, the delay in finalizing plans will allow Dare County schools more time to see if the state of North Carolina moves into […]

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Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department cancels Firemen’s Ball

The Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department has canceled this year’s Firemen’s Ball. “Due to county and state restrictions and the uncertainty of the current situation (with the COVID-19 pandemic), as well as concerns for the health and safety of everyone involved, we came to the incredibly difficult decision to cancel the Firemen’s Ball this Memorial Day […]

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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Wilbur

Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Wilbur, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Wilbur, 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

Dare County posts FAQs for visitors on local guidelines, and what to expect during an upcoming OBX vacation

With visitors returning to the Outer Banks on May 16, Dare County has posted a list of frequently asked questions that outline what visitors should know and expect on an Outer Banks vacation during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Complete information from the county on the COVID-19 response and local guidelines can be found on the […]

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Dare County Schools Superintendent Shares Graduation Plans for 2020

Dare County Schools’ Superintendent, John Farrelly, outlined the county’s graduation plans for 2020 Seniors in an emailed message to students, parents and their families. Per the update, each graduating senior and their family will be recognized and will receive their diploma in their school auditorium, following social distancing guidelines, between May 26 and June 4. […]

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Hannah Nicole Simon

June 29, 1994 – May 6, 2020 WANCHESE — Hannah Nicole Simon, 25, of Wanchese, North Carolina went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Born in Slidell, LA on June 29, 1994, Hannah is the daughter of Amy Creef Daniels (John Whaley III) of Wanchese, NC and Thad Simon of […]

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