Dare County Library announces upcoming closure and interruption in online services

The Dare County Library has announced that all three branches—the Kill Devil Hills Library, Manteo Library and Hatteras Library—as well as the entire East Albemarle Regional Library system, will upgrade their servers and software from Saturday, February 18, 2023 through Tuesday, February 21, 2023. This upgrade may impact users’ ability to access certain online services […]

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Dan Shipley, Jr.

June 4, 1943 – February 9, 2023 SOUTHERN SHORES — Dan Shipley, Jr.,79, passed away unexpectedly and suddenly on February 9, 2023. His wife, Linda – always by his side – was with him when he passed. Dan was born on June 4, 1943, in Hazard, Kentucky, to Grace (Gross) and Dan Shipley. Dan was […]

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Robert Hal Gray

December 12, 1934 – February 9, 2023 HATTERAS — Robert Hal Gray, 88, of Hatteras, NC, went peacefully to heaven at Sentara Leigh Hospital on the morning of February 9, 2023. Hal was the son of Damon Meekins Gray, Sr., and Rosa Dean Gaskins Gray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death […]

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Sheriff’s Blotter January 2023

January 7, 2023 Burglary. 1300 block of Burnside Road, Roanoke Island. Residence reported to have been burglarized during the night. Household items reported stolen. Under investigation. January 9, 2023 Larceny. 40000 block of Electric Lane, Avon. Coins from a coin collection stolen. Under investigation. January 9, 2023 Larceny. 100 block of Old Cemetery Rd, Roanoke […]

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Angela Chappell Horne

February 27, 1956 – February 8, 2023 MANTEO — Angela Chappell Horne, 66, of Manteo, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Angela was born in Chowan County, NC and was a dedicated wife to her beloved husband, the late Ralph Horne, mother of five, and grandmother of eight. She devoted […]

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Marie Helen Swain

February 15, 1935 – January 29, 2023 WAWNCHESE — Marie Helen Swain, 87, of Wanchese, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of January 29, 2023, surrounded by her family. Marie was born on February 15, 1935, to Wesley Gilchrist and Marie Masson in Moorestown, NJ. Previously of Brigantine, NJ, she was […]

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