Rodanthe will once again host a local tradition that’s older than the village itself with the upcoming celebration of Old Christmas on Saturday, January 6. Old Christmas technically began centuries ago when word finally spread to isolated Hatteras Island that England had adopted the Gregorian calendar in the mid-18th century, (effectively changing Christmas to December […]
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Applications are open to receive free bicycle helmets from the N.C. Department of Transportation. The annual giveaway by NCDOT’s Integrated Mobility Division is meant to encourage more children to wear helmets. Organizations across the state can participate in the Bicycle Helmet Initiative to distribute to children in need. “Wearing a helmet is an easy way […]
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Work to inspect and repair electric lines attached to the Virginia Dare Bridge will require a lane closure on the right westbound lane of the bridge beginning next week. The four-lane bridge on the U.S. 64 Bypass between Manns Harbor and Manteo will remain open to traffic. However, motorists should be aware of the lane […]
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KILL DEVIL HILLS — On December 30th, 2023 we are sad to announce the passing of our beloved mother Marilyn June Christian. Marilyn was surrounded by her immediate family, beloved daughter Nadine Christian, son in law Joesph Newmark and grandson Evan Harrell. She is also survived by her daughter, Michele Christian; and her sons, Christopher […]
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The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHEM) publishes a monthly newsletter for students, parents, supporters, and friends called The Storm Report, which is a nod to the school’s mascot, the Cape Hatteras Tropical Storms. From upcoming special events to recent initiatives in art, technology, music, media, and more, the newsletter is a round-up of everything there […]
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On January 2, the Outer Banks community welcomed its New Year’s baby, Nolan Leibowitz, who was born at 8:13am at Outer Banks Health Hospital. Nolan, who weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces, and measured 21 inches long at birth, is the third child of Andreia and Scott Leibowitz of Colington Harbor; his two older brothers […]
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Hyde County Schools honored Leslie Cole on her 28 years and six months of service on Jan. 2 at the Board of Education Meeting. Ocracoke School is bidding a fond farewell to its long-serving principal, Leslie Cole, as she announces her well-deserved retirement after years of dedicated service. Lelie Cole has been an integral part […]
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Well, it’s time to look back on 2023 and see which areas saw price gains and which areas had a bit of a retreat in home prices. Please keep in mind that last year’s stats were from a very low-volume year, and some areas had very few homes that sold compared to 2020-2022. I’m including […]
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From wobx.com The Dare County Board of Commissioners will deliver the annual State of the County presentation on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant in Kill Devil Hills. The doors will open for seating beginning at 8 a.m., with a full breakfast to be served starting at 8:15 a.m. The Dare County […]
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The first major meteor shower of 2024 – the Quadrantid meteor shower – will peak in the overnight hours of Wednesday, January 3, and Thursday, January 4. The Quadrantid meteor shower is one of a handful of annual meteor showers with a very narrow peak, which only lasts about six hours. The best time for […]
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