Judge Glen E. Conrad

Judge Glen E. Conrad, 71, of Roanoke, Virginia, died on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at his home in Duck, North Carolina, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Radford, Virginia, he was predeceased by his parents, James E. and Selma G. Conrad. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Mary Ann Steger Conrad, […]

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Margarete B. Peterson

KILL DEVIL HILLS — Margarete Bertram Peterson, 83, of Kill Devil Hills, NC passed away in Nags Head, NC May 26, 2021, after an extended illness. She was predeceased by her husband, John Peterson, and her stepson, Carl Peterson, Jr. Margarete was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on September 6, 1937, and grew up in […]

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Sean Patrick Clarkin

WANCHESE — Sean Patrick Clarkin, 28, was called home unexpectedly May 24, 2021, in Wanchese, NC. Sean was born July 8, 1992 and raised on the Outer Banks. During his working years, Sean was a professional fisherman- but he was a natural waterman from the moment of his birth. Sean was known most for his […]

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Division of Marine Fisheries seeks input on draft spending plan for additional federal COVID-19 fisheries relief

The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking input from the public on a draft spending plan for $4.5 million in federal fisheries relief that Congress approved in the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (CARES Act II). The spending plan must be approved by NOAA Fisheries for the state to receive the funding. The draft spending […]

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CHNS has highest January-April visitation in history, and more National Seashore updates for the week of May 27

The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced several recent updates and news items related to recreational activities and seashore conditions on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. News items and events related to the National Seashore for the week of May 27 include the following: Seashore Updates From January through April 2021, the Seashore hosted 588,904 visits. […]

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