The Dare County Tourism Board Special Committee for the Outer Banks Long-Range Tourism Management Plan (LRTMP) met on October 9 at the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau administrative offices on Roanoke Island. The committee welcomed Donna Creef and Malcolm Fearing, Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, of the Dare Community Housing Task Force, who provided updates about the activity, progress […]
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Hatteras Island Community Strings has only been in existence for two years, but like many Outer Banks programs that resonate with the local community, the nonprofit organization has had a steady series of growth spurts and adjustments since launching in 2022. Jessie Taylor, a music teacher for more than 23 years, first started to envision […]
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On October 21, at approximately 11:15 p.m., deputies from the C-District conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of N.C. Highway 12 and ORV Ramp 34 in Avon. During the stop, it was determined that a passenger in the vehicle had an out of county warrant for their arrest. During a search […]
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By USCG Petty Officer 3rd Class Christine Bills The safety of all mariners is a top priority for the Coast Guard. As technology continues to advance, the service strives to utilize these advancements to improve their aids to navigation data management and dissemination capabilities. One of the many ways the Coast Guard aspires to accomplish […]
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At approximately 12:15 pm on Monday, October 21, Avon Volunteer Fire Dept. firefighters responded to a reported structure fire at the 39000 block of Sandfiddler Lane in Avon. Upon arrival, firefighters reported fire and smoke coming from the single-family home. Firefighters made an aggressive attack on the fire and were able to bring it under […]
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Lee Robinson’s General Store is hosting a Halloween wine tasting fundraiser for the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation on Friday, October 25 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be spooktacular wines and delicious Hors d’oeuvres. The cost is a $25 donation.
Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on this pet, and the many other Outer Banks pets currently up for adoption, visit the Outer Banks SPCA website at https://www.obxspca.org/, or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/obxspca/
February 22, 1973 – October 13, 2024 MANTEO — Bruce Alexander Oesting, 51, of Manteo, NC, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Born on February 22, 1973, in Loris, South Carolina, Bruce was fun-loving, thoughtful, and loved his family. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is […]
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November 18, 1955 – October 18, 2024 Jerry “Poomba” Pontes crossed the final sandbar in the early morning after a very long hard fight. Jerry was a man of many talents, but his greatest gift was his fun and loving nature. He loved his family and friends with all his heart. He was predeceased by […]
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The Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo (RWS) Civic Association will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, October 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building The Annual Meeting of the Association is held to elect Officers and Board of Director Members for the RWS Civic Association, and to conduct any other business that may come before the membership. […]
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