The annual Day at the Docks festival, which was originally scheduled for September 16-17, has been canceled due to an ongoing Coastal Flood Warning which may impact Hatteras village and N.C. Highway 12 through the weekend. “Unfortunately, with the latest Coastal Flood Warning and the water already breaching the dunes coming into the village, we […]
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A high risk of rip currents continues along the Outer Banks on Thursday, while a Coastal Flood Warning goes into effect starting at 4:00 p.m., with ocean overwash and impacts to N.C. Highway 12 possible due to distant Hurricane Lee. While Hurricane Lee is expected to remain well offshore, the Outer Banks may experience a […]
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CHSS School Out of 115 public school districts in North Carolina, Dare County Schools (DCS) ranked in the top 10% for overall proficiency scores according to the Department of Public Instruction’s (DPI) latest Accountability Results Report. DCS experienced district-wide growth in a majority of tested subjects during the 2022-23 school year compared to 2021-22. DCS […]
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A Coastal Flood Warning has been issued for the Outer Banks starting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, September 14, with ocean overwash and impacts to N.C. Highway 12 possible due to distant Hurricane Lee. While Hurricane Lee is expected to remain well offshore, the Outer Banks may experience a range of coastal hazards from […]
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Video from Chicamacomico Banks Fire & Rescue Offshore waterspouts were reported near Rodanthe and Ocracoke Island on Wednesday afternoon per multiple reports, including an update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport/Morehead City office. “We have received several reports of waterspouts associated with thunderstorms impacting the area today,” stated the NWS Newport/Morehead City office in an […]
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May 21, 1933 – September 10, 2023 MANTEO — Yvonne Hancher Castleman Saffell of Manteo, NC, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on September 10, 2023, at the age of 90. Yvonne was born on May 21, 1933, in Martinsburg, WV, to her parents, Madeline Strother and John Castleman, and raised […]
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On September 9, 2023, at the age of 91, Ronald Thomas Strachan bid adieu to his earthly form and boarded the flight to his next adventure. Born February 27, 1932, to Thomas and Blanche Strachan, Ron spent his youth in Dayton, OH. He was a first-generation American and the youngest of six siblings. Upon graduating […]
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OBX Room in The Inn (RITI), Dare County’s only shelter for homeless and displaced adults, today announced the arrival of Shari Fiveash, who will serve as Executive Director. Shari will lead the organization in all of its activities including assisting guests with case management services. A highly experienced non-profit executive, Shari most recently served as […]
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By Jess Hawkins Guest commentary North Carolina has over 10.5 million residents, many of whom love to eat seafood. North Carolinians who love local seafood might not know that the 4th Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals recently rejected an attempt by some recreational charter fishermen and a former producer of a North Carolina fishing […]
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In addition to a High Surf Advisory for large breaking waves of 7-12 feet in the surf zone, and a Beach Hazards Statement for dangerous rip currents, the Outer Banks is now under a Coastal Flood Watch beginning on Thursday, September 14, due to distant Hurricane Lee. 2 to 3 feet of inundation above ground […]
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