NAGS HEAD — Thomas Eugene Saporito “Tom” of Nags Head, NC passed away peacefully in The Outer Banks Hospital with his wife by his side on June 8, 2023. Tom was born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 26, 1940, to the late Ann M Zupanc and Orlando V Saporito. He is survived by his wife, […]
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October 22, 1955 – June 9, 2023 KITTY HAWK — Clarence Albert “Dusty” Rhoads Ill passed away peacefully at his home in Kitty Hawk on June 9, 2023. Dusty was born on October 22, 1955, to Mary Louise “Skippy” Rhoads and Clarence Albert “Dusty” Rhoads, Jr. in Tampa, FL. After graduating from Manteo High School, […]
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Jessie Hemphill formerly of Voorhees, NJ passed away peacefully June 8, 2023 in Nags Head, NC. Born December 20, 1930, Jessie was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Howard Hemphill. Jessie was the devoted mother of five children; Susan Schwartz of Kill Devil Hills, NC, Holly Farrell of Quakertown, PA, Stephen Hemphill […]
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The Avon Property Owners Association’s (APOA) Operation Clean Beach Program is back in full swing for the 2023 season, but holes left behind on the beach have become a growing concern when it comes to regular trash collection. Through the program, (which has been going strong for more than 15 years), the APOA stations 75 […]
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Severe thunderstorms will be possible Monday afternoon and Monday night for all of eastern North Carolina per a recent update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Damaging wind gusts are the main threat and high winds are most likely from 12:00 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Monday. Large hail and an isolated […]
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The Avon Farmers Market is returning for the 2023 season on Tuesday, June 13, with a new location next to the Vacasa office along N.C. Highway 12. The market is sponsored by the Avon Property Owners Association, and will feature a variety of local artists, craftsmen, regional farmers, and other homegrown entrepreneurs stationed on the […]
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Photos by Don Bowers The 48 members of the Cape Hatteras Secondary School’s (CHSS) Class of 2023 received their diplomas at a commencement ceremony held on Saturday evening, June 10. The event began with a prelude by the Cape Hatteras Secondary Graduation Band, conducted by Sean McCroskey, before the class processional to the traditional “Pomp […]
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The St. John United Methodist Church (UMC) will be hosting a bake sale on Monday morning, June 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The bake sale will be held in Avon in front of the KM Creations Bakery, in the Food Lion shopping center plaza. The event will be held rain or shine, and […]
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On Wednesday, June 14, at 1:30 p.m, Hatteras Island’s own “Keeper James,” will present “A Brief Introduction to the United States Life-Saving Service – the Sister Service in the Sand” at the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in the pavilion area. The United States Life-Saving Service is one of the least known, yet is also one of […]
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Oley Grayson Hooper, 73, died unexpectedly in Edgecombe County NC June 8, 2023. “Grayson” as he was best known, was born in Dare County on October 7, 1949. He was preceded in death by his parents. Grayson served his country honorably in the United States Coast Guard. He also worked for the North Carolina Ferry […]
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