All Dare County offices will be closed on Thursday, November 25, 2021, and Friday, November 26, 2021, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Dare County offices will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021. The Dare County C&D Landfill in Manns Harbor, the Buxton Transfer Station and the Manteo Recycle Yard will be […]
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Strong October visitation helped Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) break a long-standing annual visitation record. With two months left in the year, 2021 has already become the Seashore’s busiest year ever, surpassing the previous record set in 2002. “I am happy that so many people have been able to visit and enjoy the Seashore and […]
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A deep partial lunar eclipse will darken the moon for much of North America overnight tonight, as most locations will see up to 97 percent of the moon slip into Earth’s shadow. And it will be the longest lasting eclipse since the 15th century. But the weather is going to have to cooperate. Plus, you […]
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The Dare County Sheriff’s Office posted the following press release regarding three recent traffic stops that resulted in drug-related charges. Details of the arrests are below. On November 10, 2021, at approximately 6:08 pm, a Deputy working the C-District conducted a traffic stop on N.C. Highway 12 in Buxton. During the traffic stop the Deputy […]
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The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) elected their 2022 Board of Directors at their Annual Meeting. OBAR’s 2022 Board of Directors is: President: Doug Brindley, Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales President-Elect: Natalie Painter, Coastal NC Realty Group Immediate Past President: Lori Brooks, Coastal NC Realty Group Treasurer: Heather Cater, Coast Realty Secretary: Jennifer Wilson, […]
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Moises Escudero, 55, died unexpectedly in Washington, NC November 14, 2021. He was known by many for his hard work, great humor, and big heart. He was a caring husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. Moises put up a brave fight until the very end. He will be missed but will remain in our hearts […]
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The Dare County Board of Commissioners have voted unanimously to approve a resolution to rename the Dare County Center in Manteo as the Virginia Tillett Center in honor of the professional educator and community leader who served Dare County as an elected official for more than 30 years. The resolution—which was passed at the Dare […]
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November 4, 1948 – November 12, 2021 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Norman H Tadlock, Jr, 73, of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 12, 2021. Norman was born on November 4, 1948, to Norman H Tadlock, Sr., and Emma Turner Tadlock in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. After graduating […]
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When it comes to the Outer Banks fishing scene, many people picture hot, sunny days on the beach or boat with summer tunes in the background and a beverage of choice within arm’s reach. While this picture describes the height of the summer season, it is in stark contrast to the often-overlooked fishing experience that […]
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Sales continue to climb even as we approach winter. While residential sales only climbed 6% over the previous year, lots/land increased significantly by 72%, which equaled 824 more lot/land units sold year-to-date compared to this time in 2020. Inventory is down across the board with residential units down 35% to 428. Lots/land was down 24% […]
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