From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Congressman Greg Murphy, R-N.C., was joined this week by another East Coast congressional leader in introducing legislation that would authorize federal flood insurance payouts for structures on the brink of collapse from chronic erosion. Murphy, who represents North Carolina’s Third District that currently includes Dare, Currituck and Hyde counties, and Rep. Shellie Pingree, […]
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Photos by Don Bowers The 56 members of the Cape Hatteras Secondary School’s (CHSS) Class of 2024 received their diplomas at a commencement ceremony held on Saturday evening, June 8. The event began with a prelude by the Cape Hatteras Secondary Graduation Band, conducted by Sean McCroskey, before the class processional to the traditional “Pomp […]
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Independence Day is on the horizon, and the festivities on Ocracoke Island begin on July 2 and last through July 4. A detailed look at all Independence Day celebrations on Ocracoke Island, including the annual fireworks show on Tuesday, July 2, is listed below. Tuesday, July 2 7 pm: Pre-fireworks gathering. Ocracoke Island deejay Tommy […]
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During a special meeting held online on Thursday, June 6, the North Carolina Department of Marine Fisheries passed a temporary motion, created by the North Carolina General Assembly, which requires commercial and recreational fishermen to report their harvests to the Department of Marine Fisheries beginning on December 1. Commercial fishermen will be required to report […]
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The Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge will host a series of beach cleanups along the beaches of the refuge throughout the summer, and volunteers from the community are invited to attend. Those who would like to participate are asked to meet at the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center—which is located at 14500 N.C. […]
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“Keeper James” Charlet will be a featured speaker at the Wind & Waves Maritime Festival this Saturday, June 8 at 4:00 PM. It is a very large festival being held at the KOA Campground at 25099 North Carolina Hwy 12, Rodanthe, NC 27968. Keeper James will not be selling his book, but they are available […]
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October 19, 1926 – June 3, 2024 WANCHESE — Faye Baum White, 97 years young, slipped the bonds of Earth on June 3, 2024, and left to join her husband, mother and father, and brothers, all who went before to welcome her. She was the widow of Edward Joseph White (U.S. Army, Ret.), who loved […]
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June 18, 1937 – June 5, 2024 MANTEO — Imogene Shannon Daniels, 86, of Manteo, NC, died Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. A native of Manteo, she was born on June 18, 1937, to the late Annie Gray Shannon and Wallace Shannon. Imogene was a loving homemaker and a member […]
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The Buxton Civic Association (BCA) will hold its monthly public meeting on Thursday, June 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the old Buxton Volunteer Fire Department Building next to Burrus Field. The public meeting is an opportunity for the community to learn about recent updates and developments for the ongoing environmental and public safety issues at […]
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January 24, 1945 – May 31, 2024 MANTEO — Muriel Haley Montgomery, 79, of Manteo, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 31, 2024, in Suffolk, VA. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 24, 1945, to the late Edna and Walter Haley. Muriel’s dedication to the education system was […]
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