As a service to voters during the 2024 general election, the Island Free Press asked each of the candidates running in the three competitive Dare County Commissioner races to answer questions on various issues affecting Hatteras Islanders. The General Election is November 5, 2024, although early voting is available at the Fessenden Annex in Buxton as […]
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From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The opening day of early voting in North Carolina on Thursday set a new record across the state, as voters cast the first in-person ballots of the 2024 general election. The first day saw Democrats in the state casting more ballots than any other affiliation, and women outpaced men. But the weather may […]
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A Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf Advisory are in effect for the Outer Banks through Sunday at noon, according to an update from the National Weather Service. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to two feet of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High […]
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Dare County Manager Bobby Outten announced that the county’s dredging permits have been officially reinstated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), on Friday, October 18, allowing the Miss Katie’s dredging operations to resume immediately. The Miss Katie is currently scheduled to resume dredging operations on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The permits were initially […]
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Cape Hatteras Volleyball wrapped up its regular season on Thursday, October 17th, with a heartbreaking loss to a tough Bear Grass team. The Hurricanes celebrated their four Seniors before their match. Elizabeth Fairbanks, Madison Fiscus, Lydia Hooper, and Shaytna Trejo have been huge contributors to the Hurricane Volleyball program and will be missed next year. The Varsity […]
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following press release on Friday afternoon, October 18. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, has set the date, time, and location for a public meeting about the Buxton Naval Facility Formerly Used Defense Sites property as its response action continues at the beachfront property located […]
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WANCHESE — Nicole Lynn Shifflett, 40, of Wanchese, NC, began dancing with the angels on October 14, 2024. Born on August 14, 1984, Nicole’s tenacious spirit brought love, light, and laughter to all. Her sweet smile and sassy nature will be remembered by everyone who was blessed to know her. Nicole is a beloved daughter […]
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Hatteras Island Families are coming together to help Santa make sure each child in North Carolina, especially those affected by Hurricane Helene, can have a gift for Christmas. Boxes for your donations will be available at various locations on Hatteras Island from now until Thanksgiving. We kindly request that the items donated be new, in […]
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November 26, 1954 – October 15, 2024 OCRACOKE — Mark Thomas Justice, 69, of Ocracoke, NC, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born on November 26, 1954, in Baltimore, MD, Mark lived a life filled with passion, dedication, and love for his community. Mark was a […]
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May 22, 1942 – October 13, 2024 FORT MILLS, SC — Jim Craft (82) of Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed away on October 13, 2024. After a long-fought battle with cancer, he turned his pain over to the Lord and is now resting peacefully. His wife, daughter, and grandchildren were able to be with him […]
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