There has been a lot of back and forth with fishing on the island lately. The unpredictable Hatteras weather has certainly offered a challenge to anglers of all styles and skill levels. Despite the constant changes, people are still getting out to the beaches and on the water, and snagging some impressive catches. There have […]
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William Eldridge Grogg, Jr.
April 9, 1939 – June 18, 2023 KILL DEVIL HILLS — William Eldridge Grogg, Jr. of Kill Devil Hills, NC passed away on June 18, 2023, at the age of 84. He was born on April 9, 1939, in Front Royal, VA, to the late William E. Grogg, Sr. and Verla Elizabeth Grogg. Bill had […]
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Kuchie Scott
April 21, 1932 – June 19, 2023 NAGS HEAD — Kuchie Scott, 91, of 2611 S. Pilot Lane, Nags Head, NC, died June 19, 2023. Born in Portsmouth, VA on April 21, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Golay and Frances L. Boyden. Kuchie and her late husband Ronnie owned and operated […]
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Outer Banks Community Foundation awards $109,800 to ten nonprofits
The Community Foundation has awarded $109,800 in Community Enrichment grants to ten nonprofits on the Outer Banks, to support causes including disaster preparedness, summer programming for teens, early childhood care and education, animal welfare, older adults, and the arts. Organizations that have received these recent grants are listed below Hatteras Island Community Emergency Response Team […]
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North Carolina to roll out new fishing, hunting license, vessel registration system on July 1
From Wobx.com The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is launching a new license and vessel registration system July 1, which will include all hunting licenses and licenses to fish on both inland and coastal waters. Entitled Go Outdoors North Carolina, state officials say the enhanced system will improve both the user and customer service experience. As the […]
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Sensation officially protests results of 65th Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament after disqualification
The owners of the fishing boat Sensation have filed an official protest after their 619.4-pound blue marlin was disqualified in the 65th annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. Per WITN Morehead City, the protest puts the official finishes and prize money on temporary hold until the conflict is resolved. Sensation hauled in the largest marlin […]
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Outer Banks Buddies raises $2,000 at Schools Out Deck Jam
There were two reasons to celebrate on Friday, June 9, 2023. Dare County Schools were officially out for the summer, and the newest non-profit on Hatteras Island, Outer Banks Buddies, was making its debut. Outer Banks Buddies is a non-profit organization similar to the Big Brother/Big Sister program that serves the youth and the elderly […]
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Paul L. Daniels
January 9, 1960 – June 17, 2023 WANCHESE — Paul L. Daniels, a commercial fisherman, passed away on June 17, 2023, at the age of 63 in Wanchese, NC. A native of Dare County, he was born on January 9, 1960, to the late Millicent “Mickey” Beasley Daniels and Orville M. “Timer” Daniels, Sr. In […]
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Howard Warren Goldstein
July 4, 1942 – June 13, 2023 SOUTHERN SHORES — Howard Warren Goldstein, born on July 4, 1942, in Bronx, NY, passed away on June 13, 2023, in Southern Shores, NC at the age of 80. Howard was the son of the late Ester Ryshpan Goldstein and Joseph Goldstein of Margate, Florida. Howard lived and […]
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Robert “Bobby” Max Gray, Sr.
May 23, 1933 – June 14, 2023 AVON — Robert Max Gray, Sr., 90, known to his friends and family as Bobby, passed away on June 14, 2023, at The Outer Banks Hospital. A native of Avon, NC, he was born on May 23, 1933, to the late Isabelle Scarborough Gray and Robert Watson Gray. […]
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