We have seen lots of changes in the market since the Federal Reserve started rapidly raising their funds rate earlier this year. The average 30-year mortgage has seen an increase from 3.41% in early January to 6.3% as of this writing. This has had a huge impact on sales volume, as buyers are more inclined […]
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Ferry sightings near Hatteras and Ocracoke Inlets are not at all unusual, but a distinctive orange ferry that was spotted miles off the Outer Banks’ shoreline on Wednesday grabbed the attention of many beachgoers. The distant orange ferry in question was actually the brand new Staten Island ferry that was en route to its new […]
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The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen, scientists, and other interested parties to sit on various fisheries advisory committees. Two regional advisory committees – Northern and Southern – and three standing advisory committees – Finfish, Habitat and Water Quality, and Shellfish/Crustacean – review matters referred to them by the commission, […]
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With peak travel season on the Outer Banks now over, N.C. Department of Transportation crews will be changing speed limit signs along sections of N.C. 12 tomorrow in several parts of Currituck and Dare counties. On Thursday, the speed limits in areas through the tri-villages of Rodanthe, Waves and Salvo, as well as in Avon […]
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Big houses falling into the ocean on the Outer Banks earlier this year had many people wondering why the government didn’t do more to proactively get the houses off the beach before they collapsed, with debris spreading for miles. The changing climate has added urgency to already complex balances between private property rights and public […]
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Dare County Department of Health & Human Services Director Dr. Sheila Davies presented the 2021-2022 Community Health Needs Assessment at the Town of Manteo’s Healthcare Task Force meeting that was held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. This comprehensive assessment of the health needs among citizens of the Dare County community is conducted […]
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The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet Sept. 15 at the Holiday Inn, 5032 Market St., Wilmington. A public input and comment period is scheduled for noon. At the chair’s discretion, comments may be limited to three minutes per person. The Coastal Resources Advisory Council (CRAC) will meet at 3 p.m. on Sept. 14 at […]
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Visitors and residents on Ocracoke Island are invited to join rangers at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore for a public sea turtle nest excavation on Wednesday, September 14 The excavation will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m., and visitors can park in the lot adjacent to the NPS Campground, and next to ORV Ramp 68. The nest is located […]
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A high risk of rip currents continues on Tuesday, September 13, for all Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island beaches, per a recent update from the National Weather Service. A high risk of rip currents means that the surf zone is dangerous for all levels of swimmers, and beachgoers should stay out of the water. […]
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The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services partners with community groups each year to provide a Thanksgiving Assistance Program. Sponsors and applicants are needed. Participation is welcome from all Dare County residents. Applicants will be approved based on need, availability of sponsorship and funds. Hatteras Island The Fessenden Center & Dare County Department […]
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