Dare County EMS, Sheriff’s Office first responders deploy to Western North Carolina to assist with rescue efforts

On Saturday, September 28, a medic unit and a Quick Response Vehicle (QRV) with a total of four Dare County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) first responders deployed to Rutherford County to assist with rescue and recovery efforts in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. On Sunday, September 29, the Dare County Sheriff’s […]

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Norman Burton St. Laurent

SOUTHERN SHORES — Norm St. Laurent went home to His Lord and Savior during the early hours of Thursday, September 26, 2024.  Born to Norman and Margaret (Peg) St. Laurent in Methuen, Massachusetts, Norm was the second child and oldest boy of four children.  He is survived by his older sister Donna Meehan and his […]

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Cape Hatteras Elementary School’s October Storm Report

The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHEM) publishes a monthly newsletter called The Storm Report for students, parents, supporters, and friends. The newsletter is a nod to the school’s mascot, the Cape Hatteras Tropical Storms. The newsletter covers everything from upcoming special events to recent initiatives in art, technology, music, media, and more. It is a […]

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Thomas O. Payne

September 23, 1949 – September 21, 2024 OCRACOKE — Thomas O. Payne, age 75, passed away on September 21, 2024, in Ocracoke, NC. Born to Parke and Martha Payne, Tom grew up in Arlington, VA, where he developed a love for travel, food, and culture. A true jack of all trades, Tom embraced life with enthusiasm, […]

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Wright Brothers National Memorial to remain closed until Tuesday after plane crash that killed five

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board spent Sunday afternoon making their initial observations of the scene at Wright Brothers National Memorial where a single-engine plane crashed, killing four adults and one child. But it will be some time before they can say what caused the fiery crash. A Cirrus SR22 went down […]

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Public comment opens for draft Spotted Seatrout amendment

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting public comment on the Draft Spotted Seatrout Fishery Management Plan Amendment 1. Comments may be given in writing and at any of three advisory committee meetings scheduled for October: Advisory Committee Date/Time Location Northern Regional Advisory Committee Oct 8 at 6 p.m. Department […]

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Reminder: Dare County Board of Education Candidate Forum will be held September 30 with multiple viewing options

The League of Women Voters of Dare County is pleased to host the 2024 Board of Education Candidate Forum, providing voters the opportunity to hear directly from candidates about the key issues impacting Dare County schools. Board of Education Candidate Forum Date: Monday, September 30, 2024 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Board of Commissioners […]

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