Details provided on new Lighthouse Road pathway and Lighthouse repair project at public meeting

Two upcoming Buxton projects were highlighted at a lightly-attended meeting on Thursday night, June 2, that was hosted by the National Park Service (NPS). The meeting centered on the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse repair project and the Lighthouse Road pathway project, and was held as part of an ongoing public scoping period, where the public’s input […]

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Michael Leonard Heroux

May 30, 1958 – May 30, 2022 KILL DEVIL HILLS — On May 30, 2022, Michael “Mike-Iceman” Leonard Heroux passed away unexpectedly at his home in Kill Devil Hills, at the age of 64. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Heroux of Virginia. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Heroux; his […]

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Dolores May Gayton Knoerzer

February 9, 1931 – May 31, 2022 WANCHESE — Dolores May Gayton Knoerzer, 91, of Wanchese, NC, formerly of Cornwall, NY, passed away peacefully at her home, on May 31, 2022, surrounded by her son Mike and daughter Debbie. Dolores was born February 9, 1931, in Cornwall, NY to the late Bill and Helen Gayton. […]

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Bill would fund efforts to support growing shellfish industry

Last year was a banner year for farmed oyster production in North Carolina, with a 111% increase compared to the previous year. The state’s shellfish industry had $27 million in economic impact and supported 532 jobs in 2019, according to the latest available economic totals, and various groups are working together to double the number […]

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Sheriff’s Blotter May 2022

May 3, 2022 Worthless Check.  4000 block of Mill Landing Road, Wanchese.  Worthless check written to a business.  Under investigation. May 4, 2022 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses.  58000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Hatteras.  Forged checks written on a business account.  All stolen money was reimbursed by the bank. May 5, 2022 Obtaining Property […]

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