March 14, 1930 – December 27, 2022 HATTERAS — Yvonne Stowe Austin, 92, of Hatteras, NC died Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Currituck Health & Rehab Center in Barco, NC. A native of Hatteras Island, she was born March 14, 1930, to the late Lille Gaskill Stowe and Preston Stowe. Yvonne was a homemaker and […]
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2022 in Photos, Part 1
2022 was a remarkable year that will likely be remembered for its long list of milestone events and unusual stories. From three Rodanthe home collapses to the arrival of the new Ocracoke ferry, here is a roundup of the photos that captured our attention in a year full of eye-grabbing headlines. Note: This is part […]
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Hatteras Inlet channel maintenance made simpler: Go with the flow
From coastalreview.org As it turns out, long-sought flexibility in maintenance of essential Hatteras Inlet navigation channels didn’t take an act of Congress. It boiled down to a much simpler concept: go-with-the-flow realignment. But with the finalized expanded authorization to dredge Rollinson Channel, it may seem like a Christmas miracle for islanders now relieved of navigating a […]
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Off-season dining hours list for Outer Banks restaurants available on OBVB website
From wobx.com If you’re looking for somewhere to dine on the Outer Banks during the off-season, then the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau has a link for you. A link to the list of hours is displayed on the outerbanks.org homepage. The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau attempts to ensure the information is accurate, however hours of operation are […]
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Thomas Leon O’Neal
June 5, 1938 – December 22, 2022 MANTEO — Thomas Leon O’Neal was born in Manteo, North Carolina on June 5, 1938. He was the older of two sons of the late Benjamin Sheldon O’Neal and Arretta Midgett O’Neal. He went home to Glory on Thursday, December 22, 2022, peacefully at his home in Manteo, […]
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30th Annual Island-Wide Food Drive ends December 31
The annual island-wide food drive to stock the shelves of the Hatteras Island Food Pantry in Buxton is currently underway and will end on Dec. 31, 2022. Non-perishable food and monetary donations are needed to help our island community get through the winter. Visitors as well as island residents are encouraged to participate. Here are […]
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REMINDER: Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation announces details of 2022 New Year’s Eve Dance
The Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation (HICF) recently announced the details of their upcoming New Year’s Eve dance – an annual tradition that raises funds for a great local cause while providing a decadently fun way to ring in the new year. Held at the Hatteras Village Civic Center from 8:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., this […]
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Maggie Orenda Midgett Smith “Sammi”
November 5, 1942 – December 19, 2022 CHESAPEAKE — Maggie Orenda Midgett Smith “Sammi”, 80, of Chesapeake, VA died Monday, December 19, 2022, at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. A native of Rodanthe, NC, she was born November 5, 1942, to the late Carethia and David B. Midgett. Sammi is survived by her partner of 49-years, […]
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Mary Kendrick Twiddy Manoli
July 14, 1927 – December 25, 2022 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Mary Kendrick Twiddy Manoli, 95, of Kill Devil Hills, NC died Sunday, December 25, 2022, at her home. Born in Elizabeth City on July 14, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Sadie Fay Perry and William Monroe Twiddy. Mary attended Elizabeth City […]
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Dare County announces Christmas tree disposal procedures for Hatteras Island
Dare County recently announced Christmas tree disposal procedures for Hatteras Island as well as the six incorporated towns within the county. Disposal information for Hatteras Island is below: Unincorporated Dare County: The Dare County Public Works Department will not pick up any Christmas trees that are left on the curbside within the unincorporated areas of […]
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