J. Morgan Mason, pioneering spirit, mother, canine fan, advocate for justice, and friend to many passed away on March 6th, 2024, due to complications from breast cancer. She was 80 years old and spent her last days surrounded by friends and family. Morgan was born in Washington D.C. on July 17th, 1943 to John and […]
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N.C. Highway 12 to return to seasonal speed limits on Wednesday
As peak travel season on the Outer Banks approaches, N.C. Department of Transportation crews will change speed limit signs May 15 to reflect lower speed limits along sections of N.C. 12 in parts of Currituck and Dare counties. On Wednesday, the speed limits in areas through the tri-villages of Rodanthe, Waves, and Salvo, as well […]
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Elizabeth Ann Buzzy Booth
August 17, 1937 – May 8, 2024 MANTEO — Elizabeth Ann Buzzy Booth, age 86, of Manteo, NC, passed away on May 8, 2024. She was born on August 17, 1937, in Raleigh, NC, to the late Audrey Bailey Buzzy and John Buzzy. Elizabeth graduated from Granby High School and went on to work as […]
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Rhondal Lewis Midgett, Jr.
It is with deepest sadness we announce the loss of Rhondal “Ronnie” Lewis Midgett, Jr. on May 9, 2024. His death was very unexpected, and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Ronnie was born October 5, 1965 to the late Rhondal Lewis Midgett, Sr. and Connie Dianne Lewis Midgett. He is […]
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First sea turtle nest of the 2024 season found in Frisco
The first sea turtle nest of the 2024 season was found near Frisco on Saturday, May 11, by National Park Service (NPS) biologists, per an update from the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS). CHNS biologists determined that the nest came from a Loggerhead sea turtle, and the nest has been marked off to protect it […]
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Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum will reopen on May 20 after a years-long renovation project
After a years-long renovation project, the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras Village will reopen to the public on May 20, 2024. “We can’t wait to welcome you into our new space, which includes a completely redesigned lobby and gallery with state-of-the-art features and interactive elements that bring our coastal history to life,” stated […]
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Outer Banks Hotline begins second annual “OBX Men for Healthy Relationships” campaign
Outer Banks Hotline begins its 2nd annual “OBX Men for Healthy Relationships” campaign to increase awareness and promote a safe and compassionate community in the Outer Banks. The campaign will kick off Mother’s Day weekend and run through Father’s Day weekend. OBX Men for Healthy Relationships is about encouraging MEN to standing together to STOP […]
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Dare County announces Memorial Day closures; No changes to Hatteras Island trash collection schedule
All Dare County offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. These offices and facilities will reopen and operate under their regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, May 28. These closures include the Dare County C&D Landfill, Manns Harbor Transfer Station, Buxton Transfer Station, and Manteo Recycle Yard; however, there […]
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Nearly $300K in occupancy tax grants awarded to 31 events in Dare County
At its March meeting, the Dare County Tourism Board unanimously approved the distribution of $298,000 in Event Grants to 29 local Dare County non-profits and two governmental entities, making it easier for these groups to create and hold events that drive overnight visitation to the county during less-than-peak months. For the 2023-24 fiscal year a total […]
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Exciting upgrades in the works for the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo fire district
The Chicamacomico Banks Fire Department is thrilled to announce big changes coming in the northernmost fire district on Hatteras Island. A custom-built Rosenbauer fire engine is due for delivery in summer 2025, and a new fire & EMS station is in the early planning stages, with construction anticipated within the next five years. The new […]
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