April 8, 1976 – December 27, 2024 SOUTERN SHORES — Lori Frances Oldham Godfrey, age 48, passed away on December 27, 2024, at her home in Southern Shores, NC. Born on April 8, 1976, in Akron, OH, Lori lived a life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family and her profession. For the […]
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December 3, 2024 Larceny. 48000 block of Nace Jennette Road, Buxton. Paddle board stolen from outside of a residence. December 4, 2024 Larceny. C B Daniels Sr Road, Wanchese. Victim reported 79,000 gallons of water being stolen after they received their water bill. A hose leading to the neighbor’s house led Deputies to a potential […]
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From SamWalkerOBXNews.com A fast moving weather system sliding across the mid-Atlantic this evening is expected to bring strong winds and possible minor soundside flooding along Hatteras and Ocracoke islands into early Saturday. There is also a chance of some light precipitation across the area this evening, including a few snowflakes along the northern beaches. And […]
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To help meet diverse needs across the Outer Banks, the Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF) awarded $57,500 in Community Enrichment Grants to 10 local nonprofits this quarter. Beach Food Pantry received a grant to increase storage and prep space by 1,200 square feet so that they can continue to provide access to nutritional food to […]
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Since the Island Free Press (IFP) was launched 17 years ago, it has become an annual ritual to look back on the stories that grabbed attention or left a permanent mark. Started by our co-founder and original editor, Irene Nolan, it’s a tradition that we’ve been proud to carry on since she passed away in March 2017. […]
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The single-lane closures currently on U.S. 64 between Nags Head and Manteo will be extended approximately three-quarters of a mile to the west next week. The lane closures are necessary to allow Dare County workers to perform maintenance on culvert pipes under the highway. The work is expected to take two to three weeks to […]
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March 2, 1932 – December 26, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — James Lee “Jim” Feeney of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024 at the age of 92. A proud husband and father, James is survived by his loving daughters Jane, Karen (Ed), Nancy (Tim), Mary (John), Maggie (Lauron), and Kellie […]
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From SamWalkerOBXNews.com With the holidays coming to an end, residents are reminded that there are differing policies regarding the disposal of Christmas trees depending on where you live. And there are multiple ways to recycle your tree in a way that benefits the dunes along the Outer Banks, even if you don’t live close by. […]
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Rodanthe will once again host a local tradition that’s older than the village itself with the upcoming celebration of Old Christmas on Saturday afternoon, January 4. Old Christmas technically began centuries ago when word finally spread to isolated Hatteras Island that England had adopted the Gregorian calendar in the mid-18th century, (effectively changing Christmas to […]
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The Dare County Tax Department reminds property owners that the countywide revaluation of all real estate—including residential and commercial improved properties, as well as vacant land—is effective starting January 1, 2025. Required by North Carolina law to be performed at least once every eight years, revaluation is the process of updating property values to reflect […]
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