It seems like every few years, the islands are presented with a big initiative or change that naturally inspires debate, simply because it’s an endeavor that is potentially landscape-altering, and has never been introduced before. Do a search in our IFP archives, and you’ll find tons of stories that fit this description. Notable examples include […]
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September 8, 1930 – March 31, 2021 HATTERAS — Elizabeth Austin Midgett, 90, of Hatteras, NC died Wednesday, March 31, 2021, surrounded by family at her daughter’s home in Kitty Hawk, NC. A native of Hatteras Island, she was born September 8, 1930, to the late Ellen Peele Austin and Luther Lathan Austin. In addition […]
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Dare County announced 10 new positive COVID-19 test results on Thursday, April 1, bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 2,985. With Thursday’s new cases, the current number of active cases in the county is now 51. The 10 additional cases consist of 5 residents and 5 non-residents […]
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The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission voted today to amend the previously adopted sector allocations for Amendment 3 to the Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan to gradually equalize allocations between the commercial and recreational fisheries. The commission voted to change the allocation to 70% commercial and 30% recreational in 2021 and 2022, 60% commercial and 40% […]
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Story from the Outer Banks Voice By a 6-1 margin, The Dare County Board of Education voted today to offer four days of in-person learning for all students in Pre-K through 12th grade beginning on April 13. The vote was taken at an April 1 special meeting after board members considered three options – to […]
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March 12, 2021 Breaking and Entering and Larceny. 2000 block of NC 345 Hwy, Wanchese. TVs stolen. March 23, 2021 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 40000 block of North End Road, Avon. Nothing stolen. March 28, 2021 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 24000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Rodanthe. Firearm stolen.
The Outer Banks Community Foundation is now accepting applications for Focus Grants. Focus areas include Animal Welfare, Aviation Education, Health/Wellness, and Opportunities for People with Disabilities. Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 30, 2021. Aviation Education grants will be drawn from the Aviation Education Fund. Requests for $500 or less may be made through […]
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Hatteras Islands Beach Pharmacies will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Hatteras Village Civic Center on April 10. Please register in advance by calling either the Hatteras (252-986-2400) or Avon Beach Pharmacy (252-995-3811). 300 doses of the single-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be available. This is not a walk-in clinic. You MUST register in […]
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The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is extending the alternate schedule on Pamlico Sound between Cedar Island, Swan Quarter and Ocracoke due to continued shoaling issues in the ferry channel just outside of Ocracoke’s Silver Lake Harbor. The schedule through April 5, weather permitting, is as follows: Ocracoke to Cedar Island: 7:30 a.m., 1 […]
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Freezing temperatures are possible through Saturday morning as a cold front impacts the Outer Banks and eastern N.C., per a recent update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City Office. A freeze watch is in effect for Thursday night and Friday morning, and even colder temperatures are possible on Friday night. While temperatures […]
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