In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impacts on western North Carolina, Dare County encourages members of the Outer Banks community to provide much-needed assistance to those who have been affected by the storm, which caused severe damage and destruction across the western portion of the state last week. “The impacts of this disaster have come into […]
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March 5, 1933 – September 25, 2024 MANTEO — It is with deep sadness that her family announces the passing of Sheila (Shy-luh) Lee Tucker, (nee Carner) on the early morning of Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the age of 91 with her daughter Linda at her side. Sheila was born on Sunday, March 5, […]
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Though Hurricane Kirk is expected to pass well east of North Carolina, a powerful long period swell stemming from the storm will lead to an increased risk of coastal impacts this weekend into early next week, according to an update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport/Morehead City office. “Hurricane Kirk, while well east of […]
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The Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station (CLSS) is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, as one of the seven original Life-Saving Stations to be built in North Carolina in 1874. As such, the Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station and Historic Site in Rodanthe will be sharing stories about the seven 1874 Outer Banks stations in the weeks ahead, leading up to the official October […]
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The Pea Island Preservation Society, Inc., (PIPSI) is pleased to announce two October events to be held at the Pea Island Cookhouse Museum located at Collins Park, 622 Sir Walter Raleigh Street in Manteo. The museum, which has been closed for the past few months as we prepare for future improvements, will be open to […]
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Stripped of its iconic black-and-white stripes, and encased in a tower of scaffolding, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is nearly unrecognizable. On the grounds bordering the tower, there are piles of intricate metal pieces that need to be repaired or replaced, including the top level landings and railings. The outer landscape is a patchwork of semi-finished […]
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In coordination with October’s North Carolina Oyster Month, the Empty Nest Studio and Gallery in Frisco will be hosting a special event on Saturday, October 5, that combines food, wine, art, and fun, and everyone is welcome to stop by for the shellebration. “A Celebration of the Gilded Oyster” will be held from 10:00 a.m. […]
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An advisory against swimming was posted today at a sound-side site in Dare County, where state officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards. The advisory is for the Salvo Day Use Area on the sound across from ramp #23 in Salvo along the […]
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From OuterBanksVoice.com As six candidates for the Dare County Board of Education answered audience questions at a Dare County League of Women Voters forum on Sept. 30, broad areas of agreement were apparent. All the candidates took the time to thank Dare County Commissioners for the supplemental package they provided for county teachers, although the […]
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The Dare County League of Women Voters is pleased to announce the Board of Commissioners Candidate Forum for the 2024 elections. This event will provide voters with the opportunity to learn about the candidates and their positions on key issues impacting Dare County. Come and hear what the candidates have to say. Board of Commissioners […]
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