Update: The Buxton Civic Association meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on August 12 has been moved to the Fessenden Center in Buxton at 46830 N.C. Highway 12. The Buxton Civic Association (BCA) will hold its next monthly meeting on Monday, August 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Fessenden Center in Buxton. The public meeting is an […]
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The roughly month-long Perseid Meteor Shower is expected to peak on the night of August 11, with a good chance of spotting multiple meteors both before and after the height of this annual stellar event. Known as one of the most popular meteor showers for both expert and amateur astronomers, the summertime Perseid Meteor Shower […]
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The 3rd annual Shake Hatteras Music Festival is returning to the Tri-Villages on Monday, August 12, from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., and this year’s event has some big changes, including a new venue, and an exciting line-up of bands and musicians. The annual event is the brainchild of Barry Wells – a longtime resident of […]
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The Dare County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the identification of the individual responsible for the hit-and-run incident that occurred on August 7, 2024, in the Dare County Justice Center Parking Lot. The suspect has been identified as James Kenneth Barber, a 35-year-old male from Elizabeth City, NC. A warrant has been issued for […]
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Tropical Storm Debby will continue to accelerate away from North Carolina on Friday, however, additional periods of heavy rain will be possible into the weekend as a cold front moves into the eastern N.C. area and stalls. Along the Outer Banks, additional rainfall amounts of around 1-3 inches will be possible through Saturday. Heavy rainfall […]
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From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries has released its annual review of management plans for various species in the state’s coastal waters. The annual Fishery Management Plan Review summarizes available information, such as long-term trends in catch, biological data, and management through 2023 for North Carolina state-managed species. It also provides links […]
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Sheriff Doug Doughtie recently announced the launch of the official Dare County Sheriff’s Office smartphone app. The app will serve as an innovative way to connect and communicate with Dare County residents and visitors. Users can access features such as: Push Notifications Upcoming News & Events Concealed Carry Permit Info Current Inmate Search Dare County […]
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UPDATE: All Ocracoke Island ferry operations have resumed their normal schedules as of 8:00 a.m. on Friday, August 9. The Ocracoke-mainland ferry operations have been suspended for Thursday afternoon, August 8, due to inclement weather from Tropical Storm Debby. All Swan Quarter-Ocracoke and Cedar Island-Ocracoke departures for Thursday afternoon and evening have been canceled. The Hatteras-Ocracoke […]
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January 25, 1945 – August 3, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Janice Lee Kedzierski, 79, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024, at the Outer Banks Health Hospital. Born on January 25, 1945, in Buffalo, NY, Janice led a life marked by dedication to her family, her work, and her […]
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SOUTHERN SHORES — Zachary McDaniel Owen of Southern Shores, age 29, passed away on August 4, 2024. He was predeceased by his father, William C. Owen, and grandparents, William L. Owen, Jr. and Christine M. Owen and Robert E. McDaniel and June H. McDaniel. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Janet M. Owen-Rosso […]
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