The Ocracoke-Swan Quarter and Ocracoke-Cedar Island ferry operations have resumed normal operations for Thursday, April 4. The Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry has also returned to its regular spring schedule as of Thursday morning, which can be found here. The Ocracoke-mainland ferries were suspended on Wednesday afternoon due to high winds from a passing cold front. To get notified […]
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From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Get ready to pay more for your driver’s license and license plates starting later this summer. As directed by state law, the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles is required to adjust fees and rates every four years, based on the percentage change in the annual Consumer Price Index during the past […]
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The Dare County Board of Commissioners will hold a special public meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, to share the latest updates and discuss the ongoing challenges regarding the housing issues that continue to impact Dare County’s residents, business owners, and members of the local workforce. “We will make a decision that day […]
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March 31, 1942 – March 31, 2024 OCRACOKE — Agnes Marie Garrish peacefully passed away on her 82nd birthday on March 31, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born on March 31, 1942 to Irvin Scott and Elsie Ballance Garrish. Her best friend and sister Martha was born four years later. Agnes […]
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Dare County Schools is proud to announce that four exceptional students have been accepted into the prestigious North Carolina Governor’s School program. Four Dare County students successfully passed the rigorous local and state nomination process to secure their positions in the highly competitive, four-week residential program for gifted and talented high school students. The following […]
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August 23, 1929 – April 1, 2024 FRISCO — Walton Julius Fulcher, a devoted husband, father, and military veteran, peacefully passed away on April 1, 2024, at the age of 94. A native of Buxton, NC, he was born on August 23, 1929. Walton proudly served his country in the United States Army for 22 […]
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Showers and scattered thunderstorms will develop ahead of an approaching cold front on Wednesday, and several of these storms could become severe, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. The highest risk of thunderstorms will occur late Wednesday morning through the afternoon, and the threat of severe weather will diminish after […]
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From CoastalReview.org The 13th Roanoke Island American Indian Festival and Powwow is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Manteo High School Athletic Complex. The grand entry will take place at 12 p.m. both days. Organizers recommend attendees bring their own chairs and blankets for seating. The Algonquian Indians of […]
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Fishermen purchasing or renewing fishing licenses or vessel registrations at Division of Marine Fisheries offices can now use their credit cards for payment. The Division of Marine Fisheries’ license offices will accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express for in-person payments. The cardholder must present the card and a photo ID at the time of […]
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James “Jim” E. Todd, Sr., 95, died peacefully on Holy Saturday, March 30, 2024, with 2 of his 13 children at his side. He leaves behind family, colleagues, and congregations blessed by his exemplary work ethic, dedication to family, and abiding faith. Jim was born July 29, 1928, to James and Frances Todd, and grew […]
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