On Monday, Sept. 16, Dare County issued a press release that outlines the ongoing work by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Buxton Beach, and recognizes the community members and stakeholders who contributed to the new wave of action. The press release from Dare County is below. Remediation efforts are finally underway at the […]
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UPDATE: N.C. 12 on northern Ocracoke Island will not reopen Tuesday; Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry service remains suspended.
Per a 2:00 p.m. update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), a stretch of N.C. Highway 12 on northern Ocracoke Island between the Pony Pens and the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry terminal will remain closed on Tuesday. Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry service continues to be suspended. “Due to heavy rains and continued ocean overwash, we will NOT […]
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Dare County Schools take steps to offer free meals to all students
From SamalkerOBXNews.com The Dare County Board of Education on Monday announced initial steps to give all students in all schools breakfast and lunch at no cost for the remainder of the school year. The decision comes in the wake of community outcry over students at middle and high schools being refused service, or even having […]
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N.C. Highway 12 remains closed Tuesday morning on northern Ocracoke Island; Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry service suspended
While Hatteras Island had minimal ocean overwash with Tuesday morning’s 7:10 a.m. high tide, northern Ocracoke Island remains closed, with Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry service suspended, due to ocean overwash and water on the roadway. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) closed N.C. Highway 12 between the ferry terminal and the pony pens on northern Ocracoke […]
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Additional ocean overwash reported Monday evening
8:45 P.M. UPDATE: The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has closed N.C. Highway 12 on northern Ocracoke Island between the ferry terminal and the pony pens until further notice due to darkness, ocean overwash, and water on the roadway. Ferry service between Hatteras and Ocracoke is also suspended. Another round of ocean overwash was […]
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Travelers urged to avoid the north end of Ocracoke Island around Monday evening’s high tide
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore issued the following press release on Monday afternoon, Sept. 16 The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) urges travelers to avoid the north end of Ocracoke Island around the hours of this evening’s high tide, due to a combination of a higher-than-average high tide and high surf advisory. Travelers should also […]
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Remo Moscatelli
October 4, 1933 – August 31, 2024 KITTY HAWK — Remo Moscatelli, age 90, of Kitty Hawk, NC, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024. Born on October 4, 1933, in Nanticoke, PA, he lived a life dedicated to his faith, family, and community. Remo served his country honorably in the United States Navy during […]
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Donald Slye Payne
March 13, 1943 – September 12, 2024 WANCHESE — Donald Slye Payne, a native of Wanchese, NC, passed away on September 12, 2024, in Chesapeake, VA, at the age of 81. Born on March 13, 1943, Donald led a life marked by dedication and hard work. Donald was a proud graduate of Dare County Public […]
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UPDATE: N.C. 12 to close briefly in Rodanthe for sign removal Wednesday
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com .C. Department of Transportation crews will be briefly closing a section of N.C. Highway 12 in Rodanthe early Wednesday morning to remove an unused overhead sign structure. The sign, at the intersection of N.C. 12 and Trade Winds Drive, will be removed on Sept. 18 beginning at 5:30 a.m., weather permitting. While the work is […]
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Robert Louis Borzellino
Robert Louis Borzellino died of natural causes September 15, 2024 in Nags Head. He was 78. Robert was born in the Lackawana, PA area. He served honorably in the United States Army. Robert’s cremation care will be provided as he planned, and no services are planned in accordance with his wishes. Survivors include his brother Paul Borzellino and his […]
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