On the morning of Sunday, July 4, Ocracoke Island held its annual Sand Sculpture Contest, which has been a local Independence Day tradition for roughly 43 years. The Island Free Press’s Rory Kelleher was at the heart of the action, capturing the numerous participants as their creations came to fruition, as well as the eventual […]
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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, July 8, in anticipation of strong winds from Tropical Storm Elsa. The following trips are canceled for Thursday on the Ocracoke-to-mainland ferry routes: 12:45 p.m. Ocracoke to Swan Quarter […]
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Three advisory committees to the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet by web conference later this month to discuss possible future small mesh gill net management measures. The Southern, Northern, and Finfish advisory committees will meet separately to review the Small Mesh Gill Net Rules Modification Information Paper. The paper contains an overview of the small […]
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Organizers of the Ocracoke Fig Festival recently announced the schedule of events for the multiple-day event, which is being held on August 5 through August 7, 2021. The 8th annual Ocracoke Fig Festival will take place at the Berkley Barn and on the grounds of the Ocracoke Preservation Society Museum. The festival, which is sponsored […]
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Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to cross North Carolina on Thursday, bringing heavy rains, gusty winds, dangerous surf conditions, and the potential for soundside flooding, per a recent update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. A Tropical Storm Warning is now in effect for the Outer Banks. A warning means that […]
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Coast Guard Station Hatteras Inlet crews assisted a disabled sailboat off Ocracoke Island the night of July 1. Crews arrived in the area the boat was last seen at 10:30 p.m. after the anchor that was holding “Bojangles” in place broke free and the boat started drifting away, Coast Guard Station Hatteras Inlet said […]
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August 10, 1932 – July 3, 2021 MANTEO — Carlton Aldridge “Jackie” Shannon, Sr., 88, of Manteo, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at The Outer Banks Hospital. A native of Dare County, Jackie was born on August 10, 1932, to the late Lillie Perry Shannon and John Shannon of Manteo. Having […]
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KILL DEVIL HILLS — Dana Paul Wardlaw or “Pauli” as most knew him died of natural causes at the Kill Devil Hills home on July 2, 2021. He was 87 years of age. Survivors include his two daughters, Gail and Jackie – both of Virginia as well as numerous other family members and good friends. […]
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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Tigger, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Tigger, and the many other Outer Banks pets currently up for adoption, visit the Outer Banks SPCA website at https://www.obxspca.org/, or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/obxspca/
The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) is holding its annual expo on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. The event is hosted at the R/C Movie Theatre and includes vendor tables, lunch, and multiple educational presentations held simultaneously in 3 different theatre rooms. Says event Co-Chair Christi Bryant, “This is a great event that is open […]
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