The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) held its 24th Annual Charity Surf Fishing Tournament on October 15, 2021. The charity event benefited the Association’s Disaster Relief and Scholarship funds held with the Outer Banks Community Foundation. Seventeen teams cast their lines at the event and over $7,300 was raised. Surf Fishing Chair Aimee Pitts […]
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High Surf Advisory issued for the Outer Banks; Ocean overwash possible late Thursday night
A High Surf Advisory has been issued for the Outer Banks beaches from Duck to Cape Lookout, where rough surf and minor beach erosion are expected, and localized ocean overwash is possible along portions of N.C. Highway 12, starting on late Thursday night. The High Surf Advisory is in effect from 2:00 a.m. until 8:00 […]
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Peer review workshop for striped mullet stock assessment scheduled
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a workshop by webinar Nov. 8-10 with scientists to review the draft assessment of the North Carolina striped mullet stock. Discussions are scheduled for 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 8 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 9 and Nov. 10. The public may […]
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12th Annual NCBBA Red Drum Tournament has Record Turnout; 48-Inch Red Drum takes Top Prize
By Al Adam, Vice President of the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association The 12th annual North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) Red Drum Tournament was held on the beaches of Hatteras Island from Ramps 23 to 38 on Wednesday, October 20, through Saturday, October 23. A record 369 anglers enjoyed excellent weather but challenging fishing […]
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Dorothy Hazel Hubley
November 1, 1924 – October 24, 2021 MANTEO — Dorothy Hazel Hubley, 96, of Manteo, NC passed away peacefully Sunday, October 24, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. Born in Boston, MA on November 1, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Irene Mathieu and Joseph Brennan. Dorothy attended Manteo Baptist Church. She […]
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Ronald Wayne Warren
June 29, 1946 – October 23, 2021 CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Ronald Wayne Warren, 75, of Chesapeake, VA died unexpectedly on October 23, 2021, in Salvo, NC. Born June 29, 1946, he was the son of the late Bettie Stamey Warren and Fred W. Warren. Having served his country honorably, Ronnie was a veteran of the United […]
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Trial date set in LeeAnn Fletcher murder case
Trial of defendant Jay Tolson begins May 31 A May 31, 2022 date has been set for the murder trial of John (Jay) Tolson, the man accused of killing Kitty Hawk resident LeeAnn Fletcher in her home in July of last year. The date was assigned during a court appearance on Oct. 26, according to District […]
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Severe weather, ocean overwash possible on Thursday and Friday
A complex low pressure system will impact the eastern N.C. area on Thursday and Friday, bringing the potential for severe storms, minor beach erosion, and localized ocean overwash, per a recent update from the National Weather Service. Severe thunderstorms are possible along the Outer Banks Thursday night into Friday morning. Damaging wind gusts, a few tornadoes, […]
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130 new COVID-19 cases reported in the past week, per Dare County update
Dare County released the following update for Tuesday, October 26, which provides details on recent Coronavirus cases, vaccine data, and more COVID-19 information. The number of new COVID-19 cases and the percent of positive tests to total tests both increased this past week. Dare County continues to experience widespread community transmission of the COVID-19 virus […]
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Sylvia Allison Hamilton
SALVO and GLEN ALLEN, VA — Sylvia Allison Hamilton (aka Aloha Darlin’) (80) peacefully crossed over the bar to calmer waters at 1038 hours on 26 October 2021. She was born 14 September 1941 in Statesville NC to the late Curtis Taylor Allison and Mary Edna (Hartsell) Allison. She is survived by her husband (and High […]
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