AVON — It is with great sadness the family of Audrey Mae Farrow of Avon, North Carolina, announce her passing on Monday September 23, 2024. She peacefully passed away at Outer Banks Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was 77 years old. Audrey loved her church and served as a past lay leader for St. […]
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Avon Volunteer Fire Department helps fellow Outer Banks VFD with utility truck donation
The Avon Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) recently helped its Outer Banks neighbors to the north by donating its 2003 F350 utility truck to the Stumpy Point Volunteer Fire Department. Stumpy Point volunteers will be putting the donated truck in service as a brush/utility fire truck, replacing their existing 1986 brush unit. Avon VFD replaced its […]
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Outer Banks expected to avoid Helene’s worst, may see some rain/wind
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The Outer Banks and eastern North Carolina will likely avoid significant impacts from Helene, which became a tropical storm on Tuesday, and is forecast to intensify into a major hurricane before making landfall along the Florida Panhandle on Thursday. But the eastern N.C. region could still see some rain which may cause flooding […]
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North Carolina Oyster Month returns October 2024
Get ready to “shellebrate” as North Carolina Oyster Month returns this October, bringing a variety of fun and flavorful events across the state. From oyster farm tours to seafood festivals, there’s no shortage of ways to savor local oysters while supporting coastal conservation. To highlight the vital role oysters play in our coastal ecosystems, Governor […]
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Season of Giving is coming to Dare County
During the holiday season, there are a number of opportunities for those who would like to donate to help make the holidays special for local residents in need. The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services (DHSS) partners with a number of community organizations, individuals and churches to ensure holiday joy is experienced by […]
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Rodanthe, Waves beaches temporarily close after third home collapse since Friday
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore CHNS) has temporarily closed the beach from G A Kohler Court in Rodanthe to Wimble Shores North Court in Waves after a Rodanthe home collapsed on Tuesday afternoon, September 24. This is the third unoccupied home to collapse in the immediate area since Friday morning, September 20. The temporary closure also […]
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Third house since Friday collapses in Rodanthe on Tuesday afternoon; 10th home collapse in four years
Video from Chicamacomico Banks Fire & Rescue 4:30 P.M. UPDATE: The Cape Hatteras National Seashore CHNS) has temporarily closed the beach from G A Kohler Court in Rodanthe to Wimble Shores North Court in Waves. The temporary closure also includes Dare County’s Rodanthe Beach Access at 23731 N.C. Highway 12. Another oceanfront home in Rodanthe collapsed at 1:05 […]
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Coastal Flood Advisory continues on Tuesday; Overwash reported ahead of Tuesday afternoon’s high tide
NOON UPDATE: Ocean overwash was reported ahead of Tuesday’s approximate 2:00 p.m. high tide on northern Ocracoke Island, northern Buxton, and side roads in Rodanthe. N.C. Highway 12 is open and passable, however, travelers are advised to use caution as oceanside flooding may increase before and after high tide. Another day of coastal flooding is […]
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Occupancy in Dare down 15.6% in July, still third highest month of all time
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The expected post-pandemic reset in the Outer Banks tourism industry continued to show in the key hospitality statistics for the busiest month of the year, but this July was still the third-highest month of all time of gross occupancy collections by Dare County. There was also a new monthly record set for prepared […]
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Dare officials to meet with USACE on Sept. 25 after suspension of Miss Katie dredging
From OuterBanksVoice.com In the wake of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announcement that it has suspended dredging by the Miss Katie in the Oregon and Hatteras inlets, county officials will meet with the USACE on Sept. 25 to try to resolve the issue, according to Dare County Manager Bobby Outten. Outten says the […]
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