U.S. Coast Guard activates automatic Identification System Aids to Navigation in Oregon Inlet Bar

Local Mariners Encouraged to Provide Feedback on System The United States Coast Guard Sector North Carolina is requesting feedback from local mariners on the use and effectiveness of the Automatic Identification System Aids to Navigation (AIS-ATON) that were recently and temporarily activated in the Oregon Inlet Bar. AIS-ATON is a technology used to enhance maritime […]

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Dare County urges residents to register or review special needs status to prepare for hurricane season

In times of emergency, Dare County is able to provide assistance to residents with special medical needs, which can include both physical and mental health disabilities. Individuals with special medical needs could require care and assistance in order to meet basic needs during an emergency situation and should plan carefully for disasters or other kinds […]

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Island History: A spotlight on stories from the Outer Banks’ Life-Saving Service

The Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station (CLSS) is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, as one of the seven original Life-Saving Stations to be built in North Carolina in 1874. As such, the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station and Historic Site in Rodanthe will be sharing stories about the seven 1874 Outer Banks stations in the months ahead, leading up to the official October […]

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Ryan James Kobylinski

December 31, 1987 – June 13, 2024 HATTERAS – It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved son, Ryan James Kobylinski, on June 13, 2024, at his home in Hatteras, NC, at thirty-six years young. Left to cherish Ryan’s memory are his parents, Jim and Andrea Kobylinski; his precious children, Hadley […]

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George Becker

HATTERAS — George Becker, born on October 30, 1927, passed away peacefully at home on Hatteras Island, surrounded by people who loved him. He was 96 years old.  George immigrated to the United States in 1957, at the age of 30. He lived in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and then Richmond before settling on Hatteras Island. A […]

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Eleven nonprofit organizations awarded Community Enrichment Grants

The Outer Banks Community Foundation awarded $124,000 in Community Enrichment Grants to 11 local nonprofits this quarter. “Although it’s a competitive process, we were so excited to be able to make an award to every applicant this quarter,” said Outer Banks Community Foundation Grants Manager Scout Schillings. “These are truly some amazing projects.” Carolina Cross […]

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore temporarily closes beach adjacent to G.A. Kohler Court in Rodanthe

Cape Hatteras National Seashore has temporarily closed a small section of beach adjacent to G.A. Kohler Court in Rodanthe, due to exposed hazards, such as house-related septic systems, wires, pipes and broken concrete parking pads. Hazards may also be present in other areas of the beach in Rodanthe, so beachgoers should use caution throughout the […]

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