Occupancy in Dare down 15.6% in July, still third highest month of all time

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The expected post-pandemic reset in the Outer Banks tourism industry continued to show in the key hospitality statistics for the busiest month of the year, but this July was still the third-highest month of all time of gross occupancy collections by Dare County. There was also a new monthly record set for prepared […]

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Drowning listed as cause of death for Justin O’Neal, manner of death ‘not determined’

From OuterBanksVoice.com The autopsy report on the death of Justin O’Neal, the Rodanthe man found in a marsh there on Feb. 14, concluded that the cause of death was “asphyxia due to drowning.” The manner of death, listed on the death certificate, is “not determined.” The various options for categorizing the manner of death are […]

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore provides updates on September 20 house collapse cleanup efforts

Following the September 20 collapse of two houses on G A Kohler Court in Rodanthe, Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) employees have supplemented contractor cleanup efforts. Additionally, the owner of 23001 G A Kohler Court, some of his family, and many visitors and community members have significantly contributed to the cleanup. Review of recent house […]

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John Michael Moseley, Sr.

John Michael Moseley, Sr., “Mike”, a much-loved man known for his kindness, as well as a loving, caring, and humorous personality, left us on September 20, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. Mike lived a life filled with love, dance, family, and humor and will be much missed by all who knew him. Mike […]

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Coast Guard assists disabled sportfisher through Oregon Inlet

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Coast Guard crews assisted a sportfishing boat with navigating Oregon Inlet after they lost an engine while trying to transit the ocean bar. According to a post on the Oregon Inlet Station’s Facebook page, the 60-foot On Time from Morehead City requested assistance due to having only one functioning engine. With a 4-to-6 foot […]

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Ocean overwash reported on Monday; Additional coastal flooding possible for the next several days

Minor to moderate ocean overwash was reported on the northern end of Ocracoke Island, in northern Buxton, and along the side streets of Rodanthe ahead of Monday’s approximate 12:50 p.m. high tide, however, N.C. Highway 12 remains open on both Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. “On this midday Monday, NC12 on Ocracoke remains open with reduced […]

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Sherry Leigh Atkinson

December 2, 1961 – September 9, 2024 OCRACOKE — Sherry Leigh Atkinson, of Ocracoke, NC, passed away on September 9, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center at the age of 62. She was born on December 2, 1961, in Fayetteville, NC, to the late Heidrun Jones and William Atkinson Sherry worked a variety of jobs […]

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