Distant Hurricane Larry could bring rough surf, dangerous rip currents next week

Swells from distant Hurricane Larry will impact the Outer Banks beaches next week, (likely beginning on Tuesday), leading to rough surf and the potential for life-threatening rip currents, per a recent update from the National Weather Service. Increased swell will produce stronger and more frequent rip currents through the end of next week, creating very […]

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Dylan Shawn Hughes

January 19, 1996 – September 1, 2021 MANTEO — Dylan Shawn Hughes, 25, of Manteo, NC passed peacefully Tuesday, September 1, 2021, at The Outer Banks Hospital. Born in Chesapeake, VA on January 19, 1996, he was the son of Shawn Hughes of Manteo, NC and Renee and JW Hodges of Creswell, NC. In addition […]

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Dare Ed Board votes 7-0 to mandate masks in school

With 78 Dare County students currently infected with COVID-19 and more than 400 students in quarantine, the Dare County Board of Education unanimously voted on Sept. 1 to reverse its Aug. 5 decision and mandate universal masking for all students, staff and visitors in Dare County School buildings. The mandate is effective beginning Thursday, Sept. […]

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Sheriff’s Blotter August 2021

August 1, 2021 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle.  24000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Rodanthe.  Wallet stolen from unlocked vehicle. August 1, 2021 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle.  25000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Waves.  Wallet stolen from unlocked vehicle. August 1, 2021 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle.  25000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Waves.  […]

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