Another winter storm is possible on late Thursday and Friday, although the Outer Banks will likely see only rain and wind, per a recent update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. There is the potential for severe icing across portions of Eastern N.C. from late Thursday until Friday, with up to .5 inches […]
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Dare County reports 978 new COVID-19 cases in the past week, per Tuesday update
Dare County released the following update for Tuesday, January 18, which provides details on recent Coronavirus cases, vaccine data, and more COVID-19 information. Dare County COVID-19 Case Update The number of new COVID-19 laboratory confirmed cases reported to Dare County DHHS and the percent of positive tests to total tests both increased significantly this past […]
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2022 Rodanthe Bridge 5 mile and 5k run/walk tentatively set for March
The Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association, in partnership with NCDOT is excited to announce the “Rodanthe Bridge 5 Mile and 5K Run / Walk” The Date is “tentatively” set for March subject to change pending the completion of bridge construction 5 miles all the way out and back above the Pamlico Sound OR 5K out to the middle […]
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Christopher “Bucky” Matthew Clemmons
August 28, 1968 – January 6, 2022 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Christopher “Bucky” Matthew Clemmons, 53, of Kill Devil Hills, NC left us suddenly on January 6, 2022 and our worlds will never be the same. He is survived by his fiancé, whom he loved dearly, Christie Archibald of Kill Devil Hills, NC, Mother and […]
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Catherine Inez “Cat” Glass
KILL DEVIL HILLS — Catherine Inez “Cat” Glass was born July 19, 1965, in Baltimore, Maryland. She died peacefully in her sleep at home in Kill Devil Hills, NC January 15, 2022. As a young girl, growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, Cat had aspirations to be a veterinarian. That evolved from her extreme love of […]
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Waterside Theatre at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site to receive new seating before 2022 performance season
Fort Raleigh National Historic Site awarded a $236,000 contract to Irwin Seating (Grand Rapids, Mich.) on Dec. 30, 2021, to fabricate and install new seating in the park’s Waterside Theatre, home of “The Lost Colony” outdoor symphonic drama. Per the contract, Irwin Seating will fabricate approximately 1,600 outdoor theater seats with cupholders and install them […]
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N.C. Highway 12 conditions have improved; Another winter storm possible later this week
Soundside flooding has receded on N.C. Highway 12 and the roadway is open and passable throughout Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, per a Tuesday morning update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). “Things are looking a lot better on NC12 today,” stated the 7:30 a.m. social media update. “Soundside flooding has receded, with only […]
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NC12 subcommittee cites Canal Zone and Ocracoke as top priorities
After six months of meetings, a subcommittee of the NC12 Task Force has reached a consensus on what areas of the vulnerable road that connects Ocracoke and Hatteras with the northern Outer Banks should be the top priorities for keeping the transportation link open. At its Jan. 13 meeting, the subcommittee focused on five areas of concern: […]
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Dare County Master Gardeners to Host Virtual Garden Series with Dare County Library
Are you interested in gardening? Here’s a way to make your winter blues go away. Start planning your spring garden now with the Library Garden Series presented by the North Carolina State Extension’s Dare County Master Gardeners in conjunction with the Dare County Library. This year’s programs will all be held virtually via Zoom, and all […]
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N.C. Highway 12 remains open, but flooding reported in multiple areas on Monday morning
N.C. Highway 12 remains open as of Monday morning, but soundside and/or oceanside flooding has been reported in multiple areas, per a 7:00 a.m. update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), and the roadway may not be passable for all vehicles. Travel is not advised at this time. Conditions along the roadway per […]
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