Cyrus Gerald Gray

March 19, 1940 – January 20, 2025 NORFOLK, VA — Cyrus Gerald Gray, aged 84, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at his home in Norfolk, Virginia. Born on March 19, 1940, in Rodanthe, North Carolina, he lived a life dedicated to his family and service. Cyrus was the grandson of the notable Capt. […]

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Angela Rose Hecke

November 26, 1955 – January 21, 2025 MANTEO — Angela Rose Hecke, 69, of Manteo, passed away on January 21, 2025, in Chesapeake, Virginia. Born on November 26, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of Sharon Lee Javorsky and Nicholas Chris Hatzis but was raised by Arthur W. Kingery. She graduated from Herscher […]

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DMF reschedules training for the Observer Trip Scheduling System that were cancelled due to inclement weather

The Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries has rescheduled three Observer Trip Scheduling System (OTSS) training sessions that were cancelled due to inclement weather. Including two meetings that were not cancelled, the training sessions are now scheduled for: Presentations from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. January 28 January […]

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Dare County Schools will have remote learning day on Friday, January 24

Dare County Schools (DCS) issued the following message on Thursday afternoon, January 24, regarding school operations on Friday.  Friday, January 24, 2025, will be a Remote Learning Day for all Dare County Schools, due to ongoing impacts from the winter storm. Students should follow the expectations provided by their teachers for remote instruction. Staff may […]

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Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry operations resume on Thursday afternoon

The Hatteras-Ocracoke, Ocracoke-Swan Quarter, and Ocracoke-Cedar Island ferry operations have resumed normal operations as of 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 23. Ferry service was suspended on Tuesday evening due to a winter storm which brought an estimated 8 inches of snow to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. Some melting is expected today, but any wet roads may […]

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Black ice will make roads treacherous through Saturday; Winter Weather Advisory in effect for the OBX

Most Outer Banks roadways will remain treacherous through at least Saturday morning, according to a Thursday update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport/Morehead City Office. Some melting is expected today, but any wet roads will freeze and ice on Thursday and Friday nights, leading to dangerous driving conditions. “Black ice is very difficult to […]

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OBX Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan draft now available for review, public meetings on Tuesday

The Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan draft is now available, and public meetings to provide input in Currituck and Dare counties are scheduled for January 28. This plan evaluates our community’s hazard risks and vulnerabilities and establishes goals, objectives, and actions for reducing risk and building local resilience. Take this opportunity to review the plan that […]

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