From OcracokeObserver.com From early spring into late summer, a small, dark, pointed winged bird can be seen darting to and fro in search of its sustenance — flying insects. They are Purple Martins (Progne subis), and they have an amazing history of co-existence with people dating back centuries. They are present because of several condo-like […]
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Keeper James Presentations return to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse on Thursday
For the second season in a row, Keeper James will be presenting at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The brief June programs will be at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, followed by a second program at 4:00 p.m. The July programs will be at the same times on July 18, and the August presentations will […]
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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Allie
Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on this pet, and the many other Outer Banks pets currently up for adoption, visit the Outer Banks SPCA website at https://www.obxspca.org/, or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/obxspca/
Thomas Ruford “Tom Boy” Baum
January 29, 1942 – June 17, 2024 WANCHESE — Thomas Ruford “Tom Boy” Baum was born January 29, 1942, to the late Somers C. Baum and Thelma V. Daniels Baum in Wanchese, NC. He died June 17, 2024, at his home after an extended battle with cancer. In addition to his parents, Tom Boy was […]
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Young anglers enjoy perfect conditions at the 52nd Annual Fritz Boyden Memorial Youth Fishing Tournament
Last October, I participated in the 71st Annual Nags Head Surf Fishing Club’s (NHSFC) Invitational Tournament, alongside club president Dave Masters. During those wild two days of competitive fishing, I learned about another long-standing Outer Banks fishing tradition, the Fritz Boyden Memorial Youth Fishing Tournament, a catch-and-release event for kids ages 4 to 16. Fast […]
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UPDATE: Man charged with felonies, misdemeanor after discharging firearm in Rodanthe
38-year-old Kyle Andrew Lowery of Greenwood, IN, was charged with two Felony counts of discharge firearm within enclosure to incite fear, and a Misdemeanor resist, delay, or obstruct a public officer after a Monday afternoon incident at the Cape Hatteras KOA Campground in Rodanthe. At 12:30 pm. on Monday, June 17, the Dare County Sheriff’s […]
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NCDOT Seeks Input on Future Transportation Projects
The N.C. Department of Transportation is identifying projects for its next long-range capital plan and wants citizens to participate in the process. Public drop-in sessions are set to take place in the 14 highway divisions across the state over the coming weeks. These will be informal gatherings in which citizens can share their interests in […]
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Man taken into custody by Dare Deputies after receiving a shots fired call
At 12:30 pm. today, the Dare County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 20000 block of NC 12 in Rodanthe for a shots fired call. A subject had locked themself inside a camper and a gunshot hole was found on the back of the camper. Numerous attempts were made to make contact with the subject. After […]
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Ocracoke Express ferry resumes Tuesday after steering repairs
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com A mechanical issue with the state-owned Ocracoke Express passenger ferry has been repaired at the state shipyard in Manns Harbor, and plans are for service to resume on Tuesday. The catamaran-style vessel, which is now in its sixth season, transports passengers via a 70-minute trip between Hatteras Village and Silver Lake Harbor in Ocracoke […]
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Changes to three Marine Fisheries Rules became effective today
Changes to three Marine Fisheries Commission rules became effective today, but there will be no impact to fishermen because they simply codify existing practices or regulations already implemented by proclamation. The changes to 15A NCAC 18A .0419, 0420, and 0427 pertain to commercial shellfish sanitation and processing procedures and ensure that North Carolina remains in […]
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