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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CPO Zeblin Vance Midgett, USN, Retired, 92, of Virginia Beach, VA, formerly of Kill Devil Hills, NC, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Born in Manteo, NC on December 17, 1927, he was the son of the late Ruth Partridge Midgett and Mahlon Midgett. A veteran of the Korean […]
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KILL DEVIL HILLS — Joyce Councill “Ciccy” Price, 83, a long-time resident of Colington Harbor, Kill Devil Hills, died peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2020 after a brief illness. Born and raised in Southampton County, VA, Joyce was the daughter of Janey Turner and Lawrence Wester Councill. While a nurse at Our Community Hospital in […]
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Board Member Mary Ellon Ballance and Superintendent John Farrelly recognize Cape Hatteras community member and business leader, Jarvis Williams and his wife, Donna Williams for their recent financial donation that paid outstanding lunch balances for several students that were unable to buy their own lunch.
The Coast Guard suspended its search on Thursday after an unregistered emergency position indicating radio beacon alert lead responders to debris approximately 126 miles southeast off the coast of Wilmington, North Carolina. Coast Guard crews from Air Station Elizabeth City, the Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton and Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System vessels searched approximately […]
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