February 23, 1943 – March 8, 2024 MANTEO — Jon Adrian Presgrave, 81, of Manteo, NC, passed away on March 8, 2024, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Born on February 23, 1943, in Washington, DC, Jon lived a life filled with dedication and service. Jon grew up in Chantilly, VA, and graduated from Herndon High […]
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David Gary Flanigan
David Gary Flanigan was born in Norfolk, VA on April 27, 1946 to Clarence (Mike) and Doris Bazemore Flanigan. He passed away in Nags Head, NC on March 8, 2024. He attended High School at James Barry Robinson Catholic School for boys where he was on the championship basketball team. He then went on to […]
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RWS Civic Association Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association (RWSCA) is currently accepting scholarship applications through April 1, 2024. Applicants must reside or be the dependent of a permanent resident of Rodanthe, Waves or Salvo. Graduating seniors and 2023 graduates are eligible to apply. Applicants can attend public, private or home school. A two-year window for the scholarships is available […]
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Patricia A. Fleming
NAGS HEAD — Patricia A. Fleming, 81, passed away January 8, 2024 at her home in Nags Head, NC. Patricia was born in Fairbury, IL, to Joseph and Thelma Slagel. She attended Prairie Central High School, earned her BS in Nursing from Millikin University, IL and her MS in Nursing from University of Connecticut. She […]
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North Carolina Watermen Foundation accepting donations for the families of Chad Dunn and Charlie Griffin
Due to the outpouring of love, respect, and concern for the families of Chad Dunn and Charlie Griffin, North Carolina Watermen Foundation will be accepting donations on their behalf. If you would like to donate, checks can be made out and sent to the following address: North Carolina Watermen Foundation PO Box 205 Hatteras, North […]
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Roseate Spoonbill winters on Ocracoke
From OcracokeObersver.com Over the past 10 years, Ocracoke has been a wintering ground for three fascinating bird species. In 2018 a Trumpeter Swan was present for several months and from December 26, 2013, to March 8, 2014, two Snowy Owls were observed from the dunes near the South Point to the airport and eventually, perching on the fence of […]
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Ocracoke Island ferry operations suspended on Monday morning
12:30 P.M. UPDATE: The Ocracoke-Swan Quarter and Ocracoke-Cedar Island ferries have resumed normal operations. The Hatteras-Ocracoke, Ocracoke-Swan Quarter, and Ocracoke-Cedar Island ferry operations have been suspended for Monday morning, March 11, due to inclement weather, per an update from the North Carolina Ferry System. Ocean overwash was reported on N.C. 12 on northern Ocracoke Island on Sunday, […]
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Science panel to continue inlet hazard, sea level rise reviews
From CoastalReview.org The science panel that advises the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission has planned a virtual meeting for 10 a.m. Friday, March 15, to resume its discussion on delineating Inlet Hazard Area boundaries, and recent sea level rise data and studies. The public can listen to the meeting online through WebEex or by calling […]
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Coastal Human Society announces 27th Annual Walkathon in Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17
The Coastal Humane Society’s Annual Walkathon in Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been a crowd-pleaser and major fundraiser for 27 years. This year will be no exception. Proceeds from the Walkathon underwrite the Society’s programs all year – helping OBX people help their pets. Here’s how the Walkathon works: OBX dog families gather donations […]
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Charles Marshall Griffin
April 4, 1961 – March 4, 2024 NAGS HEAD — Charles Marshall Griffin (Charlie, also known as ‘Grif’), 62, of Nags Head, North Carolina, passed away suddenly on March 4, 2024, due to a tragic boating accident in the Outer Banks’ Oregon Inlet. Charlie was born on April 4, 1961, in Nürnberg, Germany to his […]
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