It is with great sadness that the family of William Rowland “Will” Thorp of Kitty Hawk announces his passing on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at the age of 62 years after a brief yet brave battle with thyroid cancer. A visionary restaurateur, master storyteller, caring mentor, and loving husband and father, Will was born July […]
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On Tuesday, Feb. 6, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey said “No” to the insurance companies’ average 42.2% proposed increase in homeowners’ insurance rates, with Dare and Hyde Counties facing as high as 45.1% for beach areas and 33.9% for other inland areas. “I haven’t seen the evidence to justify such a drastic rate increase […]
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A period of gale-force northerly winds is expected through Wednesday morning, Feb. 7, resulting in a threat for minor to moderate coastal flooding along the Outer Banks, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. Coastal flooding of 2-3 feet above ground level (with localized ocean overwash) is possible from Duck to […]
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The Hatteras-Ocracoke, Ocracoke-Swan Quarter, and Ocracoke-Cedar Island ferry operations have been suspended as of Tuesday morning, February 6, due to deteriorating weather conditions, per an update from the North Carolina Ferry System. The last departure for the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route will be from Ocracoke at 9:00 a.m. Operations will resume once weather conditions improve. To get notified […]
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As a service to voters ahead of the 2024 party primaries in North Carolina, SamWalkerOBXNews.com has asked each of the candidates running in Dare County to answer a series of questions on various issues. Primary Day in North Carolina is set for Tuesday, March 5. To be as fair as possible to each candidate, the […]
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Are you new to the area and curious about who provides the essential services and resources that you rely on as a resident of Dare County? Current TV, in partnership with Dare County, has created an informative video that offers a wealth of information about everything from trash collection, recycling services, and water distribution to […]
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August 20, 1947 – February 2, 2024 NAGS HEAD — Jeffrey Regan Thornton, born on August 20, 1947, in Accomack County, VA, peacefully passed away on February 2, 2024, in Nags Head, NC. He was 76 years old. Jeff dedicated nearly 50 years of his life as a technician for United CoolAir Corporation in York, […]
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A period of gale force-northerly winds is expected from Monday night through Wednesday morning, resulting in a threat for minor to moderate coastal flooding along the Outer Banks, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. Minor to moderate coastal flooding of 2-3 feet above ground level (and localized overwash) is possible […]
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Returning for the second year in a row after a hiatus during the Coronavirus pandemic, the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s (NCCF) annual Hatteras Island Oyster Roast was another big success, with tickets selling out well before the February 3 event date. “Last year, the tickets sold out within a week, but that is probably because […]
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January 16, 2024 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 47000 block of Buxton Back Road, Buxton. Facebook scam resulting in the victim sending a scammer $1,300. January 16, 2024 Larceny. 200 block of Thicket Lump Drive, Wanchese. Fishing equipment stolen from a boat. Under investigation. January 22, 2024 Larceny. 58000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Hatteras. […]
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