Outer Banks SPCA launches a ‘Love Stinks’ fundraiser for Valentine’s Day

The Outer Banks SPCA has launched a Valentine’s Day fundraiser that allows donors to symbolically let go of their exes and foes in an unusual – and appropriate – way. “Whether you’re celebrating with your significant other or flying solo, here’s a little reminder to let go of any lingering feelings for your ex,” stated […]

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NCBBA makes donations to Chicamacomico Banks Fire & Water Rescue, RWS Civic Association

The North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) recently made a $500 donation to Chicamacomico Banks Fire & Water Rescue, and a $500 donation to the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association. “The Civic Center is the site for our Annual Meeting on Memorial Day Weekend each year, and often used for our quarterly Board meetings,” stated the NCBBA. […]

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ECU is teaming up with Dare Housing Task Force to collect public input at six open houses

East Carolina University (ECU) is partnering with the Dare Community Housing Task Force to better understand community attitudes toward workforce housing, and they are looking for insight and feedback from the Outer Banks community. In this vein, they are hosting of open house sessions, including two on Hatteras Island, and residents can drop by anytime […]

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Fessenden Center’s spring programs announced; Online registration begins Feb. 19

The Dare County Parks & Recreation – Hatteras Island Division has published their Spring 2025 program newsletter on the Dare County website, which includes a round-up of special programs offered by the Fessenden Center in Buxton from March through June Spring registration for Dare County programming opens Wednesday, February 19, at 8:30 a.m. and Hatteras Island […]

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Episodes 1-4 of The Outer Edge series is now available online

 Episodes 1-4 of The Outer Edge docuseries are now available on YouTube, featuring spotlights on commercial fishing, Outer Banks creators and musicians, and the region’s boat building tradition. The six-part series, produced locally by the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau (OBVB), is part of the organization’s “ongoing commitment to responsible travel and the vibrant local community […]

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Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival returns Feb. 21-22

Celebrating its sixth year in 2025, the Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival (HVWF) is returning to Hatteras Island on Friday and Saturday, February 21-22. “Each year, [the festival] has grown and attracted more people, so we are hoping that trend continues,” said organizer Karla Jarvis of the Hatteras Village Civic Association. “There will be some of the […]

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Traffic delays possible in Avon as CHEC replaces nearly 60 transmission poles

As work continues to replace nearly 60 transmission poles, drivers may experience brief traffic delays on N.C. Highway 12 in Avon as new poles are delivered over the next two weeks, according to an update from Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC). “Our contractor, River City Construction, will require northbound lane closures on Highway 12 in […]

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NCBBA makes donation to Hatteras Island Rescue Squad

The North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) recently made a $500 donation to the Hatteras Island Rescue Squad, an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that provides rescue and emergency services on the southern Outer Banks. The HIRS is a familiar presence on the beaches of southern Hatteras Island during the summer months, as the roughly 30-member volunteer […]

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