Independence Day is on the horizon, and the festivities on Ocracoke Island begin on July 2 and last through Monday, July 4. A detailed look at all Independence Day celebrations on Ocracoke Island, including the annual fireworks show on Saturday, July 2, is listed below. Saturday, July 2 6 p.m. – Pre-fireworks gathering: Ocracoke Island […]
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“Keeper James” to hold book signing on Wednesday at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse bookstore
James D. “Keeper James” Charlet will be signing and personalizing copies of his best-selling book Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks: Dramatic Rescues and Fantastic Wrecks in the Graveyard of the Atlantic by Globe Pequot Press on Wednesday, June 29, at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse bookstore. It will start at 10:00 am and last until the books […]
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Buxton Beach sand pumping to start Monday, while Avon Beach nourishment will pause until early July
Dare County provided the following updates on the 2022 Avon and Buxton beach nourishment projects as of Friday, June 24. Details on the progress of both projects are below. Avon Beach Nourishment: During the first six days of the Avon beach nourishment project, the contractor, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., has made steady progress. […]
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Dare County Reminds Residents and Visitors of Local Fireworks Rules and Regulations
The Fourth of July is fast approaching, and with many events being planned—from professional fireworks shows to backyard barbecues and block party celebrations—Dare County officials want to remind residents and visitors of the rules and regulations that are in effect regarding fireworks on the Outer Banks. The coastal communities located along the barrier islands of […]
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Gloria Williams O’Neal
March 7, 1934 – June 23, 2022 AVON — Gloria Williams O’Neal, 88, of Avon, NC died Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Currituck Health and Rehabilitation in Barco, NC. An Avon native and true Kinnakeeter, she was born March 7, 1934, to the late Iantha O’Neal Williams and Charles T. Williams II. Gloria was a […]
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Author of “The Lost Colony and Hatteras Island” to hold book-signing in Rodanthe
Scott Dawson, President of the Croatoan Archaeological Society, and author of “The Lost Colony and Hatteras Island”, will be at the Rodanthe/Waves/Salvo Community Building (across the street from the Chicamacomico Life Saving Station) on Thursday, July 7th at 10am to present a slideshow and discuss the history surrounding the lost colony and the Croatoan tribe. […]
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Independence Day closures and trash collection changes
Dare County offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022, in observance of Independence Day. This closure includes the Manteo Recycle Yard, the Dare County C&D Landfill and the Buxton Transfer Station. All Dare County offices and facilities will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Dare County Public Works, which provides […]
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Anglers of all ages can fish for free in North Carolina on July 4
On July 4, anglers of any age or residency status will be allowed to fish without a license in North Carolina from 12 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. Free Fishing Day, sponsored by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, is an annual event that was authorized by the N.C. General Assembly in 1994 and always falls on […]
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Wildlife officials will heavily patrol North Carolina waters over Fourth of July weekend as part of ‘Operation Dry Water’
Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will participate in a nationwide campaign July 2 – 4 called Operation Dry Water. The mission of the nationally coordinated effort is to promote sobriety while boating and educate boaters about the dangers of boating while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. “Fourth of July […]
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Cecelia Daniels Baum
February 7, 1942 – June 21, 2022 WANCHESE — Cecelia Daniels Baum passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at the age of 80 years young. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Hayes (Dave) and Tori Daniels (Faron) of Wanchese, and Rose Whipple (Craig) of Ledyard, CT; […]
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