Confidence is increasing that a strong low pressure system will affect the Outer Banks this weekend into early next week, per an update from the National Weather Service. Strong winds and the potential for moderate to major coastal flooding are the primary concerns, with very dangerous marine conditions expected, as well as the potential for […]
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For the first time ever, the Bodie Island Lighthouse has opened for adventurous climbers on two dates in December, and while the first climbing event was already held on Dec. 2, visitors have a second chance to climb the lighthouse this Saturday, December 16. The first December 2 climb included representatives from the Cape Hatteras […]
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From Wobx.com October was a strong month for prepared meal sales in Dare County, while there was a double-digit decline in gross occupancy collections. And retail sales were down just slightly in the month of September. Gross collections on meals set a new record in October of $30.36 million, an increase of 60.92% from 2022, […]
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September 11, 1981 – December 12, 2023 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Michelle Kathleen Henshaw, “Missy,” of Kill Devil Hills, NC passed away on December 12, 2023, at the age of 42. She was born on September 11, 1981, in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Missy’s passing leaves behind a void in the hearts of all who knew […]
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In the fall of 2023, organizers behind the annual Independence Day fireworks show in Avon were very concerned that, for the first time in memory, the show would be canceled in 2024 due to a lack of funds. With rising costs and dwindling donations, there was a big gap between expected funds and the estimated […]
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A strong low pressure system is forecast to impact the Outer Banks Sunday into Monday, bringing the potential for localized flooding, gusty winds, dangerous marine conditions, and coastal impacts, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. Minor coastal flooding possible is possible along the Outer Banks, both on the soundside and […]
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A fishing vessel that became disabled over the weekend is in the process of being towed away from the spot where it was intentionally grounded on Monday, December 11, near the south side of Oregon Inlet. The vessel, the F/V Lady Denise, became disabled off of Hatteras on Sunday afternoon when one of its outriggers broke. […]
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The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will begin accepting public comment starting Dec. 18, 2023 on proposed management to address sustainable harvest in the striped mullet fishery. The public comment period will close Jan. 17, 2024. Draft Amendment 2 to the Striped Mullet Fishery Management Plan contains a suite of proposed management options pertaining to the commercial and recreational […]
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OCRACOKE — Annie Lou Gaskins, 89, of Ocracoke NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2023. Annie Gaskins was born on March 13, 1934. She was the daughter of Thurston Gaskill and Helen Williams of Ocracoke. Annie graduated from Ocracoke School and shortly after married Earl Hill Gaskins. Annie traveled with Earl Hill during […]
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SOUTHERN SHORES — Robert Berry Matchette, 79, of Southern Shores, passed away at his home on December 10, 2023, while recovering from heart surgery he received in September. He was born on August 30, 1944, in Bexar County, just outside of San Antonio, Texas, to James Clarke Matchette and Lucile (Berry) Matchette. His father’s career […]
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