The U.S. Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet received a report on Saturday, October 2, from a 55’ ft. Sportsfishing vessel named Charisma that was anchored on the west side of the Basnight Bridge, and was taking on water with seven people on board. The 47’ Motor Lifeboat Crew from Station Oregon Inlet immediately got underway. […]
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The Dare County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a Property Tax phone scam in our area. Callers are told that the IBRON agency is collecting overdue back taxes on property. They are prompted to call (at the time) the number (614) 304-9536. Once the number is called, a series of questions involving social […]
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The Dare County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation declaring the week of October 3-9, 2021, as “Mental Illness Awareness Week” during the Board of Commissioners meeting that was held at 9 a.m. on Monday, October 4, 2021. The proclamation was brought before the board by Dare County Department of Health & Human […]
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With the arrival of (slightly) cooler weather comes a yearning for the flavorful products of the fall harvest. Who doesn’t look forward to Eastern North Carolina sweet potatoes and winter squash, and apples and honey from the N.C. mountains paired with N.C. pork? Fortunately, Gilroy, California’s garlic harvest comes at the same time! Around 1979 […]
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With just a few minor items to complete, such as the final clean-up of miscellaneous construction materials and adding crosswalks, the Hatteras Village Pathway is nearing completion, per a recent update from project organizers. The project, which was featured on the October 2021 cover of Carolina County magazine, (the monthly magazine of North Carolina’s electric […]
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May 13, 1940 – October 1, 2021 CRESWELL — Gary Joseph Dowdy, Sr., 81, of Creswell, NC died Friday, October 1, 2021, at Duke Raleigh Hospital. A native of Manteo, NC he was born May 13, 1940, to the late Melva Creef Dowdy and Joseph Henry Dowdy. A graduate of Manteo High School, Gary continued […]
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The annual island-wide food drive to stock the shelves of the Hatteras Island Food Pantry in Buxton is currently underway and will run through Dec. 31 and is the largest of the food drives conducted to benefit Hatteras Islanders. Residents and visitors are encouraged to participate as contributions of both food and money are needed […]
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September 1, 2021 Burglary. 200 block of Sir Chandler Drive, Colington. Flashlight stolen from residence. Victim refused to prosecute Juvenile Offenders September 5, 2021 Breaking and Entering and Larceny. 46000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Buxton. Household items stolen. Under Investigation. September 8, 2021 Larceny of Auto. 1000 block of Driftwood Drive, Roanoke Island. Vehicle […]
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At approximately 2:15 p.m. on Friday, October 1, Sector North Carolina notified the U.S. Coast Guard Station Hatteras Inlet that a 25’ ft. fishing vessel with two people on board had lost steering outside of Hatteras Inlet. The vessel, Weekend Retreat had its rudder stuck hard to port, which caused the issue. Station Hatteras Inlet […]
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Distant swell from Hurricane Sam will continue to bring powerful surf and a high risk of rip currents to all Outer Banks beaches south of Oregon Inlet on Sunday, including Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, per a recent update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. While the overall weather for Sunday includes […]
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