KILL DEVIL HILLS — Carole Elaine Davis died peacefully on June 21, 2021, in her Colington Harbour home. Carole was 83 years old and was born on January 25, 1938, in Norfolk, VA. She was the daughter of the late Gladys Miller and James F. Miller and the sister of the late Cheryl Edwards. Carole […]
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Ocracoke’s mainland ferry routes altered on Thursday due to shoaling, mechanical issues
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division has canceled several trips scheduled for the Pamlico Sound routes between Cedar Island, Swan Quarter, and Ocracoke on Thursday, June 24, due to shoaling issues in the ferry channel. The following trips are canceled for Thursday on the Ocracoke-to-mainland ferry routes: 8:00 a.m. Cedar Island to Ocracoke, due […]
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Hatteras Village relies on commercial fishing, a safe inlet
By Alana Harrison I read an article published this past week, “Ditch of Death: Navigation Dicey in Hatteras Inlet … again.” It tells of the recreational fisherman’s influence on Hatteras Village’s economy and how our Island’s commissioner worries about the “shoaling issues scaring away out-of-town vessels coming in for tournaments.” But you failed to cover […]
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Dare County Announces Independence Day Schedule Changes and Closures
Dare County offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021, in observance of Independence Day. This includes the Manteo Recycle Yard, the Dare County C&D Landfill and the Buxton Transfer Station. All Dare County offices and facilities will reopen on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Dare County Public Works, which provides trash collection for the […]
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Sponsorships Available for 2021 Seafood Festival
Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2021 Outer Banks Seafood Festival. The event will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head. The mission of the festival is to provide a fun and educational experience promoting, honoring and celebrating the region’s coastal seafood heritage and community. Offerings […]
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Dare Board okays sale of Home Health & Hospice agency
BrightSpring, with $2.9M offer, becomes new operator By a 6-0 vote, the Dare County Board of Commissioners on June 21 approved the sale of the county’s Home Health and Hospice (HH&H) agency to the Kentucky-based BrightSpring Health Services for $2.9 million. Commissioner Rob Ross did not attend the meeting so could not cast a vote […]
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Flounder seasons adjusted for 2021 to meet approved sustainable harvest goal
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries has adjusted the recreational and commercial flounder seasons for 2021 to ensure a sustainable fishery. In 2019 the Division of Marine Fisheries recommended and the Marine Fisheries Commission approved, substantial harvest reductions in the flounder fishery to rebuild the southern flounder stock. These season adjustments are necessary to meet […]
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High rip current risk continues for the Outer Banks on Wednesday
A high risk of rip currents continues again on Wednesday, June 23, for a large portion of the Outer Banks, per a Wednesday morning update from the National Weather Service. A high risk of rip currents is in effect for all Outer Banks beaches north of Cape Point in Buxton, and also on Ocracoke Island, […]
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Ocracoke’s mainland ferry routes altered on Wednesday due to shoaling
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division has canceled several trips scheduled for the Pamlico Sound routes between Cedar Island, Swan Quarter, and Ocracoke on Wednesday, June 23, due to shoaling issues in the ferry channel. The following trips are canceled for Wednesday on the Ocracoke-to-mainland ferry routes: 11:00 a.m. Ocracoke to Swan Quarter 5:30 […]
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Dare County DHHS Director Dr. Sheila Davies Honored for Contributions to Community
Dare County Department of Health & Human Services Director Dr. Sheila Davies was named Dare County Employee of the Month—and also presented with a prestigious Certificate of Appreciation—at the Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting that was held at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 21, 2021. Dare County Manager Bobby Outten recognized Dr. Davies as […]
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