The Fessenden Center Annex Building in Buxton will be hosting a pop-up library event with staff from the Hatteras Library on Tuesday, October 1, from 10 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The Beach Food Pantry will also be in attendance with produce pick-up for island residents. During the event, Hatteras Library personnel will bring a selection […]
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The League of Women Voters of Dare County is pleased to host the 2024 Board of Education Candidate Forum, providing voters the opportunity to hear directly from candidates about the key issues impacting Dare County schools. Board of Education Candidate Forum Date: Monday, September 30, 2024 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Board of Commissioners […]
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At approximately 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, a single-engine airplane crashed into a wooded area at Wright Brothers National Memorial’s First Flight Airport (FFA). Eyewitnesses reported that the airplane was attempting to land at the airport. Following the crash, a fire ensued that caused the airplane to burn. The fire was extinguished by the […]
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A five-member crew from the Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) has headed west to assist the Union Power Cooperative of Monroe, N.C. with recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene caused massive damage to the western part of the state. The crew includes linemen Tyler Scarborough, Robbie Easley, Jonathan Vernesoni, Justin Waterfield, and Brayan Garcia. “This crew […]
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From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Fiber optic cables damaged by flooding in Upstate South Carolina from Hurricane Helene was to blame for the lengthy outage for Spectrum internet service customers on the Outer Banks and across North Carolina. The outage started around 7 a.m. on Friday, as heavy rain from the hurricane fell on interior sections of the […]
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From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Damage caused by the remnants of Major Hurricane Helene are being blamed for causing an outage for much of Friday of Spectrum internet and cable television services on the Outer Banks. “There is a service interruption in that area,” said Charter spokesperson Scott Pryzwansky. “Our lines were damaged due to the storm.” Pryzwansky […]
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From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The Dare County Board of Education voted Thursday to formally request the Board of Commissioners approve funding for a universal meals program for all students at the northern beach and Manteo schools for the remainder of the 2024-25 academic year. The decision comes in the wake of community outcry over students at middle […]
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From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The remnants of what was Major Hurricane Helene are forecast to move across eastern North Carolina on Friday, prompting a Tornado Watch until 6 p.m. for the entire region. There is also the potential for minor coastal flooding on the beaches of Hatteras and Ocracoke, as well as along the shorelines and waterways […]
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Following the recent collapses of three unoccupied houses on G A Kohler Court in Rodanthe, Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) employees and a contractor have worked together to clean approximately 20 miles of beach. Status of beach closures and safety precautions For public safety, the beach is closed from G A Kohler Court through Sea […]
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From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The severe weather threat for eastern North Carolina from Hurricane Helene has increased, as well as the potential for minor coastal flooding on the beaches of Hatteras and Ocracoke, as well as along the sounds, rivers, and creeks in the border counties. Helene is expected to make landfall this evening along the Florida […]
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