Staff at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island will dive into 2025 with a renewed commitment to animals and visitors. Several priority endeavors include large, multi-day projects that can only be completed while the Aquarium is closed. While the team works on-site to accomplish projects and enrich animal care, the Aquarium will close to […]
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By Corey Davis, NC State Climate Office The second winter storm in a week and a half affected North Carolina on Tuesday night, and this time, it was eastern areas seeing the greatest accumulations and ending multi-year snow droughts. This event was part of a region-wide cold air outbreak courtesy of a deep trough in the […]
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The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce is introducing a new networking opportunity for members and their employees called Chamber Social Network. Each quarter those participating will gather at a designated location/venue to meet and spend time together in a casual and fun setting. Each quarter will be something or someplace different. No commitment, no cost […]
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Five North Carolina artists were recently awarded Artist Support Grants that were made possible through a partnership between the North Carolina Arts Council, Pocosin Arts, Beaufort County Arts Council, Dare Arts, Ocracoke Alive, Pettigrew Regional Libraries, and Martin County Arts Council. A panel of artists, art professionals, and experts in various disciplines selected the five […]
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The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services will be offering Foster Parent Training classes beginning February 19, 2025. The training includes nine classes held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays. Two of the classes will be in-person and seven held virtually via Zoom. “Children in our community urgently need loving foster homes […]
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Last weekend, the Avon Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) was transformed into a temporary dentist’s office and health screening clinic, with an inaugural visit from a team of medical professionals from the nonprofit organization Baptists on Mission. The 30 volunteers came to Hatteras Island from all across the state, and the team included dentists, dental hygienists, […]
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The Dare County Sheriff’s Office issued the following press release on January 24, about an ongoing phone scam that is affecting Dare County residents. A scam using this phone number (252)401-8820 is currently going around using Deputies’ names from the Dare County Sheriff’s Office regarding missed court dates and money needed to keep the called […]
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September 9, 1955 – January 16, 2025 MANTEO — Donald Dexter Dough, born September 9, 1955, passed from this life on January 16, 2025. His parents were Thomas E. and Madeline P Dough. He is survived by brothers, W. Allen Dough, William T. Dough (Laura), James E. Dough, Robert R. Dough (Milah); sisters, Mary D. […]
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Ed Conjura, a man of sharp wit, amazing energy, and a truly remarkable mind, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, at the age of 82. Ed lived a life that was anything but ordinary – full of laughter, adventure, and a love of learning. Ed’s academic journey was impressive as it was unique. From […]
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August 8, 1944 – January 18, 2025 Helen Louise Gauvreau, 80, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025. She was predeceased by her beloved daughter, Laury Gauvreau, and her parents, Jesse Lee and Louise Lee. Helen was born in the Bronx, New York, to Jesse and Louise Lee. She grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland, […]
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