A humpback whale was reported to partners in the NOAA Fisheries stranding network on the evening of Saturday, April 13, about 150 yards off the shoreline of Rodanthe. The next morning on Sunday, April 14, a local fisherman saw and reported the whale still alive and entangled in fishing gear off the coast of Rodanthe. On Tuesday, April […]
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A project to repair and replace sandbags along N.C. Highway 12 on the north end of Ocracoke Island is underway, and a single-lane closure is in effect due to the ongoing work, per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). “While work is in progress, there will be a short single-lane closure […]
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The Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge will host a public beach clean-up to coincide with Earth Day on Sunday, April 21, at 10 a.m. The event is open to anyone who wants to help, and folks can meet at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors’ Center north of Rodanthe at 14500 N.C. Highway 12, beginning […]
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From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins in less than two months, and already a pair of preseason predictions are calling for it to be a busy one. On the heels of researchers at Colorado State University making their highest-ever early call for the number of hurricanes, a team at N.C. State University is […]
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From OuterBanksVoice.com Meeting one week after the county commissioners voted to cut ties with its remaining affordable housing partner and return $35 million in housing funds to the state, the Dare County Housing Task Force made several decisions on how to move forward—including one that involves broadening and restructuring the group. Following the suggestion of […]
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April 9, 1951 – April 10, 2024 MANTEO — Charles “Chuck” Tomkinson III, age 73, of Manteo, NC, passed away on April 10, 2024. He was born on April 9, 1951, in Richmond, VA. Chuck led a fulfilling life centered around his passion for working with his hands and helping others in any way he […]
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April 10, 1948 – April 14, 2024 WAVES — Ronald H. Williams was born on April 10, 1948, in Manteo, NC, and peacefully passed away on April 14, 2024, at the age of 76 in Waves, NC. A man of few words, Ronald had the biggest impact on the lives of those around him. Retired […]
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September 11, 1935 – April 14, 2024 KITTY HAWK — Ann Weathersbee Davenport, of Kitty Hawk, NC, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on September 11, 1935, in Tarboro, NC, Ann lived a life dedicated to education and service. Dedicating over 30 years of her life as a […]
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Dare County has released a new video highlighting the Dare County Recreation Map, a unique interactive resource that allows users to locate a variety of different attractions and amenities throughout Dare County—including area beach accesses, boat launches, dog parks, picnic areas, fishing piers, ball fields, walking trails and so much more. “We created the Recreation […]
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A rare and cold-stunned Hawksbill Sea Turtle that was rescued in Avon over the winter is on its way to making a full recovery, per a social media update from the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. The male Hawksbill Sea Turtle, named Bagheera, was discovered along the Pamlico Sound in Avon in December 2023 […]
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