Even with the might of government, it can be difficult to force people to remove their houses that are at risk of falling into the ocean. More and more, it’s also proving to be difficult for homeowners to find property insurance that would adequately cover, or proactively prevent, that risk. But a Federal Insurance Office […]
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Ocracoke was the brightest spot to be on the Outer Banks on Sunday night, as the island kicked off its 4th of July holiday with a fireworks display over Silver Lake Harbor, launched from the National Park Service parking area at the southern end of the island. Hundreds of residents and visitors caught the show […]
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On July 1, 2023, at approximately 11:48 p.m., Dare County Sheriff’s Office Deputies working the C-District assisted the National Park Service (NPS) with a suspicious vehicle located on ORV Ramp 49 in Frisco. During the encounter, probable cause was established to search the vehicle. During the search, an amount of Psilocybin Mushrooms, Marijuana, THC, and […]
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Dare County children aged 18 and under can continue to receive free breakfast and lunch this summer, Monday through Friday, through the Dare County Schools’ Summer Meals program. Locally, meals are available in Buxton at the Cape Hatteras Elementary School, and all meals must be consumed on-site. The program will continue on Hatteras Island through […]
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The RWS Community Center will be hosting a pop-up library event with staff from the Hatteras Library on Wednesday, July 5, from 10 a.m. until noon. During the event, Hatteras Library personnel will bring a selection of library materials for all ages to the RWS Community Building for visitors to browse and borrow. Folks can […]
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June 4, 2023 Larceny. 39000 block of Seashore Blvd, Avon. Smart watch reported stolen after it was delivered to a vacant rental house. June 6, 2023 Larceny. 41000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Avon. Jewelry stolen from rental home. Upon further investigation the Jewelry was recovered. A suspect was identified and arrested. June 12, 2023 […]
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A combination of very warm temperatures and high humidity will result in dangerous heat index values through the holiday weekend and into Independence Day, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. Minimum heat indices of 95 degrees are expected from 10 a.m. through 8 p.m., Sunday through Wednesday, however, the worst […]
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) has partnered with Dare County to add lifeguard services at Rodanthe Beach Access, per a recent Seashore press release. The popular beach location will be staffed with lifeguards seven days a week, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., from July 1 through Aug. 11, 2023. “Lifeguard beaches are the safest […]
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A partnership between Hatteras Island Meals, the Koru Beach Klub, and Seaside Vacations was launched at a Thursday evening concert hosted by the Avon event site, and the collaboration resulted in a hefty donation, as well as a fundraising initiative that will be available all summer long at the weekly concert series. Hatteras Island Meals […]
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