2023 was a unique year that will likely be remembered for a long list of milestone events and unusual stories. From the spring Rodanthe home collapse to the fall arrival of pink flamingos, (with plenty of big events and projects in between), here is a roundup of the photos that captured our attention in a […]
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The 31st Annual Island-Wide Food Drive to benefit the pantry at the United Methodist Church in Buxton is still underway and will run through Dec. 31, 2023 The pantry needs “everything” at the moment, according to Claire Schaaf, who along with her husband, Ray, have been doing the food drive donation pickups for almost 24 […]
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March 16, 1952 – December 22, 2023 MANTEO — Susan Taylor Meekins Simpson, 71, of Manteo, died December 22, 2023 with her loved ones by her side. Born March 16, 1952 in Currituck County, she was the daughter of the late Francis W. Meekins Sr. and Virginia H. Meekins of Manteo. Susan grew up in […]
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Throughout the ages, the beaches around the world have been a destination of leisure for many. People set aside time and finances to plan a trip to the beach to have a great time, whether it’s relaxing with a good book, catching up with family and friends, going fishing or surfing, or doing whatever it […]
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All Dare County offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, December 25, 2023; Tuesday, December 26, 2023; and Wednesday, December 27, 2023 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The Dare County C&D Landfill, Buxton Transfer Station, and Manteo Recycle Yard will also therefore be closed on Monday, December 25, 2023; Tuesday, December 26, 2023; and […]
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Completed forms for personal and business personal property must be returned to the Dare County Tax Department office by Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Individuals and businesses in Dare County are required by North Carolina law to list their personal property for taxation during the month of January each year. This includes all personal property and […]
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From CoastalReview.org The North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission is kicking off the new year with a series of public hearings on more than a dozen rules its members recently voted to reinstate after another state commission rejected them. The hearings will center around 16 rules the commission adopted earlier this month as what officials call “emergency” rules […]
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The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries wants to remind the public to report any cold stunned spotted seatrout they may see in North Carolina coastal waters. During the winter, spotted seatrout move to relatively shallow creeks and rivers, where they can be vulnerable to cold stun events. Cold stun events have the potential to occur […]
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March 6, 1961 – December 19, 2023 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Kathy Lynn Faison, 62, died peacefully at her home in Kill Devil Hills, NC, on December 19, 2023. Kathy is survived by her husband of 38 years, Gene G. Faison, Jr.; son, Christopher Earl Fisher; grandson, Hayden Christopher Fisher; parents, Brenda and Ashley Armistead; […]
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A coastal storm that impacted the Outer Banks on Sunday and Monday, temporarily closing N.C. Highway 12 on Ocracoke Island and between Frisco and Hatteras Village, has brought waves of debris to the beaches near Hatteras Inlet, on the southern end of Hatteras Island. Per multiple reports, the debris is a collection of whelks, live […]
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