Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Kevin, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Kevin, 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/
26 cold-stunned sea turtles were released back into the Atlantic Ocean on Monday, April 25, in the biggest sea turtle release of the year on Hatteras Island, and the first-ever release involving sea turtle rescue organizations from well north of the Outer Banks. The 25 smaller Kemp’s ridley turtles and lone loggerhead turtle hailed from […]
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March 27, 1977 – April 23, 2022 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Michael Anthony Caleo, 45, of Kill Devil Hills, NC passed away suddenly on April 23, 2022. Michael’s infectious laugh and special humor will be missed by so many friends, fellow musicians, and family members. He is survived by his son, Connor Caleo; mother Shirl […]
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July 10, 1934 – April 18, 2022 MANTEO — Stephen Gaylord Basnight Jr. was born July 10, 1934 in Manteo, North Carolina to Capt. Steve G. Basnight, Sr. and Ann Gray Basnight. Steve Jr. died April 18, 2022 from injuries in an automobile accident. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Carolyn Basnight, […]
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Coastal North Carolina’s wild birds and commercial poultry have not been immune to the outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza. The virus, often called bird flu, can be fatal for poultry, especially backyard or commercial flocks, but doesn’t appear to be a threat to humans or other animals. While there are no reported positive […]
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Dare County Emergency Management encourages all Dare County residents, non-resident property owners and business owners to obtain their permit ahead of hurricane season, which officially begins on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. To enter Dare County following a mandatory evacuation, individuals must present a current and valid reentry permit—expired reentry permits from previous years will not […]
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Every two years, deserted Portsmouth Island comes alive with hundreds of descendants, friends, and visitors during a springtime event that honors the once-thriving village’s roots, and rekindles the island’s sense of community This event is the Portsmouth Island Homecoming, and photographer Don Bowers was at this year’s celebration to capture the action throughout the day. […]
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After being canceled in 2021 due to the Coronavirus pandemic, two annual ceremonies are returning in 2022 to honor the World War II British and Canadian sailors who lost their lives off the Outer Banks 80 years ago. In mid-May, representatives of the U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Navy, British Royal Navy, and […]
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The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will resume onboard observations of estuarine gill net fisheries beginning May 1. Onboard observations will be the primary method with limited use of alternative platform observations primarily conducted by Marine Patrol officers. Division staff have been conducting alternate platform observations of estuarine gill net fisheries using division-owned boats since […]
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The 2022 North Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards were presented to nine Dare County residents at the Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting that was held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Each year, the Governor of North Carolina recognizes individuals and groups of people who have made a significant contribution to their […]
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