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 […]
Community News Brief | Full Article
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 […]
Obituaries | Full Article
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 […]
Obituaries | Full Article
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 […]
Crime Reports | Full Article
Lady Canes to host first round of Conference Tournament on Feb. 14
After an undefeated conference season, the Cape Hatteras Secondary School’s Lady Canes girls’ basketball team will host the first round of the 2023 Conference Tournament against the Mattamuskeet Lakers on Tuesday, February 14, at 5:00 p.m. in Buxton. The Lady Canes clinched their undefeated 1A Conference 1 record on Thursday, February 9, after another game […]
Local News | Full Article
Heavy rains, gusty winds will continue on Sunday
A developing coastal low pressure system will continue to affect the Outer Banks area through Monday morning, bringing localized heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and the potential for minor coastal flooding along the soundside, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Wind gusts up to 40 mph on Sunday and […]
Local News | Full Article
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 […]
Obituaries | Full Article
Minor coastal flooding possible on Sunday and Monday morning
A developing coastal low pressure system will affect the Outer Banks area on Sunday and Monday, bringing localized heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and the potential for minor coastal flooding along the soundside, per a Saturday morning update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Wind gusts up to 30-40 mph on Sunday […]
Local News | Full Article
Marine Fisheries Commission to meet Feb. 22-24 in New Bern
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet in-person Feb. 22-24 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Bern Riverfront, 100 Middle St., New Bern. The meeting will also be livestreamed on YouTube. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, and at 9 a.m. on […]
Fishing | Full Article
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 […]
Obituaries | Full Article