Eligible individuals who want to cast their ballot on Election Day 2022 must register to vote by Friday, October 14. Individuals who miss that deadline may register and vote at the same time during the one-stop early voting period, October 20 through November 5, at any early voting site in their county. County-by-county early voting […]
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Organizers of the annual Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree recently announced the schedule for the upcoming 2022 event, which is being held on October 28 and October 29 on Ocracoke Island. The Jamboree commemorates the last days of Blackbeard the pirate, who was killed off Ocracoke on Nov. 22, 1718. The popular event features an array of activities […]
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The commercial flounder season will close Oct. 6 in the Pound Net Southern Management Area. Additionally, a flounder trip limit is established for the Pound Net Northern and Central Management Areas. The commercial flounder season for pound nets in the Southern Management Area is closing because the quota is nearly caught. Flounder pound net sets […]
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The Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) recently announced the start of their annual photo contest, with the winning photographers earning a coveted spot on CHEC’s annual calendar, as well as credit towards their electric bill. Celebrating its 9th year in 2022/2023, prizes will be awarded for the top three photo contest winners: 1st place wins […]
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The Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF) is hosting a 40th Birthday Bash on Saturday, October 15, and during the event, a local charity will receive a special $4,000 grant, as voted on by local residents and event-goers. Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men (CHUMM) is one of nearly 40 local charities in contention for the award, […]
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In partnership with the South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative (SASMI) and the Conservation Fund, the Dare County Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking input from Dare County landowners whose land contains salt marsh. This survey will assist SASMI in developing programs and incentives for land conservation. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration […]
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St. John United Methodist Church (UMC) in Avon will be hosting their annual Homecoming event on Sunday, October 16, and the public is invited to attend. Former minister of the church, Rev. Ben Wolf, will be the guest speaker, and there will be a covered dish luncheon following the church service, as well as a […]
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August 21, 1951 – September 27, 2022 MANTEO — Walter Henry Widmer, 71, of Manteo, NC died Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born in Elizabeth, NJ on August 21, 1951, he was the son of the late Raffaella Burrascano and Walter B. Widmer. Walter was an avid fisherman and hunter and […]
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The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is accepting public comment on the proposed re-adoption and amendment of one rule under a state-mandated periodic review schedule and proposed amendments to a second rule. The first rule sets requirements for the harvest classification of shellfish growing waters in and around marinas, docking facilities, and other mooring areas. It […]
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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Piglet, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Piglet, and the many other Outer Banks pets currently up for adoption, visit the Outer Banks SPCA website at https://www.obxspca.org/, or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/obxspca/
