Questions for the Dare County Commissioner Candidates: District 4, Ballance and Havel

As a service to voters during the 2024 general election, the Island Free Press asked each of the candidates running in the three competitive Dare County Commissioner races to answer questions on various issues affecting Hatteras Islanders. The General Election is November 5, 2024, although early voting is available at the Fessenden Annex as of Thursday, […]

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Questions for the Dare County Commissioner Candidates: District 3, House and Zaenger

As a service to voters during the 2024 general election, the Island Free Press asked each of the candidates running in the three competitive Dare County Commissioner races to answer questions on various issues affecting Hatteras Islanders. The General Election is November 5, 2024, although early voting is available at the Fessenden Annex in Buxton as […]

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Record day one of early voting in North Carolina; OBX counties slightly behind 2020 mark

From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The opening day of early voting in North Carolina on Thursday set a new record across the state, as voters cast the first in-person ballots of the 2024 general election. The first day saw Democrats in the state casting more ballots than any other affiliation, and women outpaced men. But the weather may […]

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Ocean overwash reported Saturday morning; Coastal Flood Advisory, High Surf Advisory in effect through Sunday

A Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf Advisory are in effect for the Outer Banks through Sunday at noon, according to an update from the National Weather Service. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to two feet of inundation above ground level is expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High […]

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Cape Hatteras Volleyball Team wrapping up another successful season

Cape Hatteras Volleyball wrapped up its regular season on Thursday, October 17th, with a heartbreaking loss to a tough Bear Grass team. The Hurricanes celebrated their four Seniors before their match. Elizabeth Fairbanks, Madison Fiscus, Lydia Hooper, and Shaytna Trejo have been huge contributors to the Hurricane Volleyball program and will be missed next year. The Varsity […]

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Nicole Lynn Shifflett

WANCHESE — Nicole Lynn Shifflett, 40, of Wanchese, NC, began dancing with the angels on October 14, 2024. Born on August 14, 1984, Nicole’s tenacious spirit brought love, light, and laughter to all. Her sweet smile and sassy nature will be remembered by everyone who was blessed to know her. Nicole is a beloved daughter […]

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Mark Thomas Justice

November 26, 1954 – October 15, 2024 OCRACOKE — Mark Thomas Justice, 69, of Ocracoke, NC, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024, at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born on November 26, 1954, in Baltimore, MD, Mark lived a life filled with passion, dedication, and love for his community. Mark was a […]

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