Jessie Hemphill formerly of Voorhees, NJ passed away peacefully June 8, 2023 in Nags Head, NC. Born December 20, 1930, Jessie was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Howard Hemphill. Jessie was the devoted mother of five children; Susan Schwartz of Kill Devil Hills, NC, Holly Farrell of Quakertown, PA, Stephen Hemphill […]
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APOA’s beach trash can program is back in full swing, but holes on the beach remain a problem
The Avon Property Owners Association’s (APOA) Operation Clean Beach Program is back in full swing for the 2023 season, but holes left behind on the beach have become a growing concern when it comes to regular trash collection. Through the program, (which has been going strong for more than 15 years), the APOA stations 75 […]
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Severe thunderstorms possible on Monday
Severe thunderstorms will be possible Monday afternoon and Monday night for all of eastern North Carolina per a recent update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Damaging wind gusts are the main threat and high winds are most likely from 12:00 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Monday. Large hail and an isolated […]
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Weekly Avon Farmers Market starts on Tuesday, June 13
The Avon Farmers Market is returning for the 2023 season on Tuesday, June 13, with a new location next to the Vacasa office along N.C. Highway 12. The market is sponsored by the Avon Property Owners Association, and will feature a variety of local artists, craftsmen, regional farmers, and other homegrown entrepreneurs stationed on the […]
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Cape Hatteras Graduation Ceremony celebrates the 48 members of the Class of 2023…WITH SLIDE SHOW
Photos by Don Bowers The 48 members of the Cape Hatteras Secondary School’s (CHSS) Class of 2023 received their diplomas at a commencement ceremony held on Saturday evening, June 10. The event began with a prelude by the Cape Hatteras Secondary Graduation Band, conducted by Sean McCroskey, before the class processional to the traditional “Pomp […]
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Bake Sale will be held in Avon on Monday to support St. John UMC Youth Group
The St. John United Methodist Church (UMC) will be hosting a bake sale on Monday morning, June 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The bake sale will be held in Avon in front of the KM Creations Bakery, in the Food Lion shopping center plaza. The event will be held rain or shine, and […]
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Keeper James to present U.S. Life-Saving Service Program at Cape Hatteras Lighthouse on June 14
On Wednesday, June 14, at 1:30 p.m, Hatteras Island’s own “Keeper James,” will present “A Brief Introduction to the United States Life-Saving Service – the Sister Service in the Sand” at the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in the pavilion area. The United States Life-Saving Service is one of the least known, yet is also one of […]
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Oley Grayson Hooper
Oley Grayson Hooper, 73, died unexpectedly in Edgecombe County NC June 8, 2023. “Grayson” as he was best known, was born in Dare County on October 7, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents. Grayson served his country honorably in the United States Coast Guard. He also worked for the North Carolina Ferry […]
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Code Orange Air Quality Alert removed for Outer Banks area on Friday
As smoke from Canada continues to travel south, fine particle pollution will remain elevated in parts of North Carolina on Friday. Wake County, the northern coastal plane, and the Triad region will be under a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for fine particle pollution on Friday, June 9. Localized but high fine particulate matter […]
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Dare County releases video on local fireworks rules and regulations
Current TV, in partnership with Dare County, has released a new video as part of its Destination Dare series that reminds residents and visitors of the fireworks rules and regulations that are in effect throughout the unincorporated areas of Dare County, as well as its six municipalities. Dare County is home to nearly 40,000 year-round residents and […]
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