KILL DEVIL HILLS — Allen Luther Cromwell, 73, who was a friend of many and a legend of the Outer Banks, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War where he earned several medals. “Daffy”, as he was known to many, had a passion for fishing, shooting pool, […]
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KITTY HAWK — Lynne M. Serfling passed away in Elizabeth City, NC March 26, 2020. Lynne was born in Camden, NJ on May 10, 1947. She attended school at St. Cecilia’s in Pennsauken through the eighth grade, when she withdrew due to vision problems. Over the next 30 years, Lynne gradually lost all of her […]
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On the Outer Banks, daily life feels almost like the familiar suspension of normality in preparing for a storm: Everyone and everything is hyper-focused on stocking supplies and staying safe. But unlike the adrenaline-fueled anxiety of hurricane readiness, anticipating the impact of looming disease is just endless churning of anxiety. No one knows what to […]
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On Friday, March 27, the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce will open its doors to unemployed workers in the hospitality, retail, and restaurant industries who need groceries to get through the weekend and the week ahead. Grocery pick-up will be at the Chamber office at 101 Town Hall Drive in Kill Devil Hills on Friday […]
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SOUTHERN SHORES – Leighann Danaher, 61, of Southern Shores, NC died March 25, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Michael of the Southern Shores, NC residence; her three children; seven grandchildren and other relatives. In accordance to Leigh’s wishes, no services are planned. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a charity of […]
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The White House granted Governor Roy Cooper’s request late Wednesday for a federal disaster declaration for the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic in North Carolina. The declaration provides Public Assistance to all 100 North Carolina counties, allowing local governments, state agencies and eligible non-profits to be reimbursed for costs involved in responding to the outbreak of the […]
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“Have y’all heard of the ‘bear hunts’ taking place in neighborhoods across the country? Well, we know that Hatteras Island can take it up a notch!” So begins a social media introduction to a new event that will be held this Saturday and Sunday – the first-ever Hatteras Island Car Safari. In an effort to […]
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The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country and in the state of North Carolina continues to grow. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services currently is reporting 636 cases in 57 counties, with one N.C. resident fatality. Yesterday, Dare County announced the first positive test result in Dare County. Public […]
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North Carolina’s public school students may be spending more time at in-home classrooms, but local Cape Hatteras Secondary School (CHSS) art teacher Justin Paxton and his CHSS mural club have found a productive way to get some fresh air. The team is still sticking to their long-term goal to make Hatteras Island a more colorful […]
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N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries offices are closed to the public until further notice, based on the current guidance to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. During this time, division offices are operating with limited personnel, but staff will continue to transact fishing license sales, to the extent possible, over the phone or by mail. […]
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