The Dare County Library has announced a schedule of upcoming holiday events that will be held at each of its three branches in December, including traditional favorites—such as a visit from Santa at each location—as well as a gift-wrapping station for kids at the Kill Devil Hills Library and a Polar Express party at the […]
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The Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry continues to run on an amended schedule as of Monday, December 4, per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division. The amended schedule for Monday is listed below, and is due to a mechanical issue. There is not an estimated timeframe for when the regular winter schedule will […]
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At the September 2023 meeting, the Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) Board of Directors authorized the return of $1,457,145 for its annual capital credit retirement. Capital Credits represent each member’s ownership or “equity” in the Cooperative. Patronage Capital, the sum of that “equity,” can be likened to the retained earnings of a for-profit or investor-owned […]
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At its November meeting, the Dare County Tourism Board reviewed recommendations for appointment to the Outer Banks Long-Range Tourism Management Plan (LRTMP) Special Committee/Task Force and unanimously approved the selection of 22 community members to this group. The intent of this committee is to evaluate the strategic goals outlined in the LRTMP, make recommendations to the Dare […]
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The Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry is running on an amended schedule on Saturday, December 2, per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division. The amended schedule is listed below, and is due to a mechanical issue. There is not an estimated timeframe for when the regular winter schedule will resume at this time. […]
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April 16, 1932 – December 1, 2023 KITTY HAWK — Stanley Warren Brown, born on April 16, 1932, in McCook, NE, peacefully passed away on December 1, 2023, in Kitty Hawk, NC. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Stanley lived a fulfilling life, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy that will […]
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From Wobx.com The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau has released its 2023 State of Dare County Tourism annual report, which includes tourism-related numbers over the past fiscal year and dives into marketing efforts, grants, and other significant initiatives underway at the bureau. “Traditionally, our job at the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau has been to attract visitors […]
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The Cape Hatteras Secondary School’s (CHSS) Drama Club will unveil its newest production this weekend, with the opening night of Peter and the Starcatcher scheduled for Friday, December 1, at 7:00 p.m. This is the third community production hosted by the drama club since it was revitalized by CHSS alumni Blake Taft, alongside co-directors Jordan Tomberlin […]
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For the first time ever, the Bodie Island Lighthouse will be open for adventurous climbers for two dates in December – Dec. 2 and Dec. 16 – per an update from the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Traditionally, the Bodie Island Lighthouse is open seasonally for climbing from mid-April until mid-October, and closes to the public […]
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The Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry is running on an amended schedule for Friday, December 1, per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division. The amended schedule is listed below, and is due to a mechanical issue. There is not an estimated timeframe for when the regular winter schedule will resume at this time. […]
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