National database aims to pinpoint locations of ADVs, track removal, provide clearer picture of the national problem In an effort to clean up the nation’s coasts and Great Lakes and rid our shores of abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs), the nonprofit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is creating a new national ADV […]
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From OuterBanksVoice.com In an Oct. 29 interview with the Voice, Dare County Sheriff Doug Doughtie stated that he intends to remain in that post for two more years until his current term expires in 2026. He also said that his Chief Deputy, Jeff Deringer, will continue in his position for two more years as well. […]
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Henry Edward Brinkley, Jr., aged 73, passed away on October 25, 2024, in Dare County. Born on August 25, 1951, Henry dedicated 35- plus years of his life as a Union Iron Worker “Local 79”, showcasing his commitment and skill in his craft. Henry was a man of many interests, including hunting, fishing, and photography, […]
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December 31, 1932 – October 24, 2024 MANTEO — Jack Columbus Tillett of Manteo passed away on October 24, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Jack was born at home in Wanchese, NC, on December 31, 1932, to Margaret Midgett Tillett and Andrew Robertson Tillett, Sr. The whole world has celebrated Jack’s […]
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Murray Clark (Frisco Mo) of Hatteras passed away peacefully on August 27 in Florida, leaving behind a life filled with adventure, love, and stories that will be cherished forever. Born in 1929, Mo spent his early years in far-flung corners of the world, including the Philippines, China, and Peru. His father, Murray Whitney Clark, served […]
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In celebration of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day 2024—which will take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024—Dare County GIS, in collaboration with the Dare County Library, has created “OBX Folklore,” an interactive map that offers a unique opportunity for users to virtually explore a wide array of spooky places along the Outer Banks—and to delve deeper into […]
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On Wednesday, October 30, brave explorers are invited to experience a myth-filled and scary ride through the community’s favorite Hatteras Island museums. The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, the Chicamacomico Life Saving Station, the Frisco Native American Museum, and The Lost Colony Museum will be sharing tales full of mystery, shivers and chills with their […]
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Phase 1 of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Pathway Project is expected to be fully finished by the end of December 2024, but the new pathway is already being enjoyed by pedestrians and bikers who want a safer cruise along Lighthouse Road. The first 1.6-mile-long phase of the pathway officially broke ground in November 2023, and […]
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From CoastalReview.org The science panel that advises the state Coastal Resources Commission is showing with a new report how the findings of a 2022 federal-level report projecting that sea levels will rise by more than a foot by 2050 apply to North Carolina. Released in mid-October, the “North Carolina 2024 Sea Level Rise Science Update” […]
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By Mike Regan, NCBBA Red Drum Tournament Chairman Just after another King Tide event, the 2024 Red Drum Tournament brought 551 anglers and their families to the beaches of Hatteras Island. The event is growing each year as word gets out, with anglers hailing from 23 states and three countries ranging in age from six […]
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