After several days of uncertainty, the forecast for Tropical Storm Elsa has become a bit more clear as of Monday morning, with a higher probability that the track of the storm will pass through or near Eastern N.C. on Thursday, per a recent update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Elsa […]
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Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands are hosting a wave of 4th of July events
Independence Day has arrived, and there are a number of patriotic events lined up on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands to celebrate the holiday. A closer look at the festivities planned throughout the day is listed below by community. Avon The Avon Fishing Pier will once again host the fireworks display on Hatteras Island, which is […]
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Sheriff’s Blotter June 2021
June 2, 2021 Larceny. 100 block of The Oaks, Roanoke Island. Tools stolen. June 3, 2021 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 100 block of Rial Court, Roanoke Island. Unauthorized bank transaction. June 7, 2021 Larceny. 57000 block of Kohler Drive, Hatteras. Utility trailer stolen. June 13, 2021 Larceny. 100 block of Holly Court, Roanoke Island. […]
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For first time, Hatteras museum on track for state funding
Thirty years ago, the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum was officially designated a nonprofit educational organization. That was three years after the maritime museum on the end of Hatteras Island was authorized by Congress, and three years before Congress provided construction funds. But somehow, 13 years after the facility was transferred to the state, money […]
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Dare County Releases “On the Job” Video Highlighting Transportation Department Driver
Dare County has produced a new video in its “On the Job” series that highlights the day-to-day duties and responsibilities performed by county employees working within various departments. The video features Dare County Transportation Department driver Troy Jarvis, who is interviewed while host and videographer Chris Hannant accompanies him as he picks up a passenger […]
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Scattered showers and gusty winds expected on Friday; Sunny 4th of July weekend ahead
Showers and scattered thunderstorms are forecasted for Friday, with localized flooding and gusty winds possible, per a recent update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Up to 1.5” inches of rain is possible throughout the day on Friday, with southwest winds of 15-20 mph and potentially higher gusts. There is a […]
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Repairs to water line in between Avon and Buxton complete; Normal water service has been restored
Repairs are complete to a water line break that occurred between the villages of Avon and Buxton on Thursday, and the Dare County Water Department reports that normal service has been restored to all water users in the village of Avon. The break was reported on Thursday morning, and Avon residents and visitors were asked […]
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Ruth Eva Dutt
December 25, 1927 – June 26, 2021 KITTY HAWK — Ruth Eva Dutt, 93 of Kitty Hawk, NC, formally of York, PA and Richmond, VA passed away on June 26, 2021. She was born on December 25, 1927 in Allentown, PA to the late George Peter Burkhardt and Eva May Hartzell. Ruth had one brother […]
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Task force for NC 12 solutions set to hold second meeting
Update July 14: The July 21 meeting of the N C.12 Task Force has been canceled, according to a public notice from Dare County. The next meeting is set for 11 a.m. Aug. 18 in Room #168 of the Dare County Administration Building. The N.C. 12 Task Force, established earlier this year to address problems […]
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Stubborn greater amberjack live up to ‘reef donkey’ name
Greater amberjack are often called “reef donkeys” by fishermen because of their strength and stubbornness. These powerful fighters can test any anglers’ tackle and ability to land them. Greater amberjack are commonly caught while anglers are pursuing king mackerel. They have a deeply forked tail like that of tuna. Fishermen catch this species by drifting […]
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