June 8, 1942 – January 4, 2025 WANCHESE — Charles Forrest Brodie, Jr. ascended to heaven on January 4, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at his home. He was born on June 8, 1942, in Roanoke, VA. His love of trains and building race cars quickly developed into a profession in the automotive parts industry. […]
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The Wright Brothers National Memorial will waive its entrance fee on eight days in 2025, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January. The eight fee-free days are as follows: January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day April 19: Start of National Park Week June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day August 4: Great American Outdoors […]
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A Wind Advisory has been issued for Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands until 7:00 p.m. on Monday due to southwest winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts up to 50 mph, according to an update from the National Weather Service. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects, and may make driving difficult, especially for high […]
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From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Members of the Dare County Board of Education will receive their first increase in compensation in over 25 years, after a request was approved Monday by the Board of Commissioners. The request called for regular school board members to see a pay increase from the current $4,200 to $13,000 per year, and the […]
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The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHES) publishes a monthly newsletter called The Storm Report for students, parents, supporters, and friends. The newsletter is a nod to the school’s mascot, the Cape Hatteras Tropical Storms. The newsletter covers everything from upcoming special events to recent initiatives in art, technology, music, media, and more. It is a […]
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Crown Hotel & Travel Management is pleased to announce its recent appointment as the new management company for the renowned Anchorage Inn at 205 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC 27960. This strategic partnership underscores Crown Hotel & Travel Management’s commitment to enhancing guest experiences and expanding its portfolio of exceptional hospitality properties. “I could not […]
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All Dare County offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Therefore, the Dare County C&D Landfill, the Buxton Transfer Station and the Manteo Recycle Yard will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025. These sites will reopen on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Dare County […]
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August 6, 1975 – December 28, 2024 OCRACOKE — Christopher Robin Waller, 49, died peacefully at his home on Ocracoke Island, NC, on December 28, 2024. A native of Ocracoke and graduate of Ocracoke School, Chris was a handyman with many skills, such as carpentry, heating and air work, and plumbing. He was employed by Carl O’Neal […]
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From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Vacation property management rental companies Vacasa and Casago announced last week they will be merging later this year through a stock purchase that will take the new company private. And more details have surfaced about Casago’s purchase of the company that manages more than 969 properties and employs 223 people on the Outer […]
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The St. John United Methodist Church (UMC) hosts a number of programs throughout the year to support the island community, and one of its most popular initiatives thrives in the off-season winter months. The weekly Free Community Dinners, (which are held for nine weeks from January through March), routinely attract residents from Hatteras to Rodanthe, […]
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