November 3, 1949 – July 18, 2022 FRISCO — On July 18, 2022, my friend Judith Lee Boyce suddenly passed away. She was 72 years old. Judy was adopted at birth in Virginia by her parents, Francis Walker Boyce and David Wood Boyce. With them and her brother, she spent many happy days at the […]
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Covered Shelters with Trash Cans Enhance Ocracoke Tram Stops
The Ocracoke Township Tourism Development Authority funded covered tram stop benches, trash cans, and trash pickup services at seven tram stops on Ocracoke Island. The tram stops with trash cans include Community Square, near the Island Inn, the Variety Store, Howard’s Pub and 1718 Ocracoke Brewing, the Pony Island Inn, the Lunch Box, and the […]
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Odd Fellows Lodge renovation begins with roof
Renovation of the Odd Fellows Lodge, located at the corner of Irvin Garrish Highway and Lighthouse Road, most recently known as the Island Inn, has begun with the roof. Ken DeBarth, president of the Ocracoke Preservation Society which owns the property, said that work has begun removing the dormers on the west side which will return the […]
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Video Release: Outer Banks Dare Challenge Expansion Project
Dare County has released a new video showcasing an expansion project that is slated to take place at Outer Banks Dare Challenge, a residential substance abuse rehabilitation facility located in Wanchese. The $2 million expansion project—which was approved by the Dare County Board of Commissioners in January 2021—will include the construction of a nearly 10,000-square-foot […]
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Island Real Estate: Three key takeaways from the June 2022 OBAR Statistical Report
Things are moving right along this summer on the Outer Banks. We’ve had some hot weather lately and a great vacation season so far. One question I hear frequently is “When will the housing market cool off?” It’s all about inventory – as long as we are well below historical inventory levels and demand remains […]
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore launches Kayak with a Ranger program
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) recently announced a new summertime program, Kayak with a Ranger, which explores the salt marshes and surrounding waters of the Pamlico Sound Starting on Monday, July 25, and running through Labor Day, September 5, CHNS will be offering this program on Mondays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration is […]
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Island Fishing: Summer fishing and challenging circumstances
As July comes to a close, we are once again faced with high winds and thunderstorms interrupting fishing days. The initial concern this year had been rising fuel prices causing boaters and surf fishermen alike to think twice about going out, but now it seems the volatile weather is adding insult to injury. This week, […]
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Beach nourishment dredge Ellis Island returns to Dare County, after repairs & maintenance are complete
Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. has announced that the dredge Ellis Island—which left Buxton on Monday to head to Norfolk, Virginia, for repairs, maintenance, and refueling—left port in Norfolk this morning (Friday, July 22) to make its return to Dare County. The current plan is for the Ellis Island to begin work on the Town of Nags […]
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Dare County Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam
Scammers calling themselves the Sheriff’s Office is out again and telling the person called that they have missed court when called as a juror. They will get you on the line and tell you how you can purge yourself from the warrant by paying an amount of money, but to not disconnect from the call. […]
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Sue Styron Shepherd
Sue Styron Shepherd of Roanoke, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022, on her 68th birthday. She was born on July 3, 1954, on Cape Hatteras Island in North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Cathleen and Edgar Styron. In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded in death by a sister, […]
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