Since 2012, Twiford Funeral Homes has been actively involved in making Christmas a little brighter for the children of our active duty and military veterans of the Armed Forces through their impactful program, Operation Toy Soldier. Through this initiative, over 15,000 toys have been collected and distributed by the NC National Guard Family Services to […]
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Jerry Douglas Stratton, Sr.
August 21, 1942 to November 7, 2023 MANTEO — Jerry Douglas Stratton, Sr., age 81, of Manteo, NC, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023. Born on August 21, 1942, in Newport News, VA, Jerry led a fulfilling life and touched the hearts of many along the way. Having served his country honorably, Jerry was […]
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Sharon Owens Carroll
NAGS HEAD — Our hearts are saddened to announce Sharon Owens Carroll went to be with the Lord on November 2, 2023. She was born October 18, 1960, and raised in Virginia Beach, VA. Sharon was predeceased by parents, David and Evelyn Owens; paternal grandparents, David and Margaret Owens; maternal grandparents, Zadoke and Anne Melson; […]
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Outer Banks tourism rebounded after COVID, now slowing
By Coastal Review Writing in his just-completed Frank Stick biography published here, author Gilbert M. Gaul wrote of the genesis of the modern tourist industry on the Outer Banks. “Like Stick and others, (Congressman Lindsay) Warren saw the future of the isolated barrier islands as tied to tourism,” Gaul noted. Speakers at a tourism summit sponsored […]
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Battling the elements at the 65th Annual Cape Hatteras Anglers Club Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament
With four Outer Banks surf fishing tournaments under my belt in just 12 months, I can say with certainty that this sport is not for the faint of heart. Don’t get me wrong, it’s exciting, and I have no intention of stopping until the wheels fall off. But last week’s event on Cape Hatteras National […]
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Dare County Finance Department honored with Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Dare County is pleased to announce that the Dare County Finance Department has been awarded the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting—the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting—by the Government Finance Officers Association for the 32nd consecutive year. The county received the award in recognition of its Annual […]
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At OBAR forum, concerns about property insurance rates
From Outer Banks Voice With many Outer Banks homeowners confronting a significant increase in their insurance premiums this year, the Outer Banks Association of Realtors (OBAR) hosted a meeting on property insurance on Thursday night, Nov. 2 at the Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting room on Roanoke Island to help provide some answers. Soaring […]
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Tina Marie Varnum Meekins
August 3, 1961 – November 7, 2023 FRISCO — Tina Marie Varnum Meekins, age 62, of Frisco, NC, passed away on November 7, 2023. She was born on August 3, 1961, in Southport, NC. Tina retired from the North Carolina Department of Transportation – Ferry Division after years of dedicated service. Her hard work and commitment […]
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Nominations now being accepted for 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for North Carolina’s 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards. Volunteers in Dare County who have given a substantial amount of their time and talent to assist others in the community through outstanding volunteer service are eligible to be nominated for this prestigious award. Any person, group, or business from the public, […]
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Coastal Resources Commission to vote Thursday on raising CAMA permit prices
From Wobx.com The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission is scheduled to meet Thursday in Beaufort, where among other agenda items they are expected to vote on raising the price of many Coastal Area Management Act permits. The commission is expected to consider raising the price of major CAMA permits from $200 to $400. Major permit extensions, […]
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