SOUTHERN SHORES — Ellwood “Dick” Richard Hood, 80, died February 10, 2021 in his home in Southern Shores, NC. Dick Hood was born May 16, 1940 in Washington DC, to James and Elizabeth Hood. A science and technology enthusiast, Dick graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Physics and earned his Master of Science […]
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KITTY HAWK — Kathleen Harris Gantt, 91, of Kitty Hawk, NC died Sunday, February 14, 2021. A native of Kitty Hawk village, she was born April 20, 1929, to the late Fannie Dowdy Harris and Thomas “Jep” Harris. For over 30 years, Kathleen was a dedicated employee of The Cavalier By The Sea. An active […]
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The demolition of the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet along with conversion of the southern landing to a fishing pier is finally entering its final stages. N.C. Department of Transportation spokesperson Tim Hass said Friday the demo project is approximately 95 percent complete. PCL Constructors was awarded the contract to build the Marc […]
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Dare County announced 17 new positive COVID-19 test results over the weekend, (including 13 on Saturday, February 13, and 4 on Sunday, February 14), bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 2,703. With the weekend’s new cases, the current number of active cases in the county is now […]
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Valentine’s Day, like all of our holidays over the past year, will be celebrated at home. Forrest and Jennifer Paddock have created a romantic dinner for two that will send you running for groceries so you can reproduce it. That is certainly my plan! The Paddocks, who have lived in Buxton since 2003, have been […]
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The Hyde County Health Dept. released the following update for Friday, February 12, which provides information on the current vaccine allotment, and how individuals on the mainland and on Ocracoke Island can schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine. Today, the COVID-19 counts are as follows: Active Cases 13 Recovered Cases 607 Deaths 8 TOTAL […]
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment for the Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative Request for Amending Right-of-Way to allow relocation of their transmission line at the northern end of the Rodanthe Bridge. The proposed utility corridor relocation will be conducted on Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge). […]
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March 30, 1955 – February 9, 2021 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Lois Marlene Nelms, born March 30, 1955 of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina died on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at her home. Lois was predeceased by her parents, Frank Brinkley Nelms, Sr. and Joan Harrison Nelms and her brother Frank Brinkley Nelms, Jr. She […]
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The 43rd Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show opened on Saturday, January 30th. The show will be on display at Dare County Arts Council in Manteo, NC until February 27th, 2021. Ninety-seven artists entered works in the show, which was judged by Robin York. The Frank Stick Memorial Art Show is the longest running visual […]
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A snowy owl has been spotted again in coastal North Carolina, this time along the South Core Banks, per a recent update from the Cape Lookout National Seashore. “Almost blending in with the color of the sand is a rare winter visitor to our beach — A Snowy Owl!” stated the National Seashore. “Spotted today, […]
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