The Dare County Library has announced a schedule of upcoming holiday events that will be held at each of its three branches in December, including traditional favorites—such as a visit from Santa at each location—as well as a gift-wrapping station for kids at the Kill Devil Hills Library and a Polar Express party at the […]
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At the September 2023 meeting, the Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) Board of Directors authorized the return of $1,457,145 for its annual capital credit retirement. Capital Credits represent each member’s ownership or “equity” in the Cooperative. Patronage Capital, the sum of that “equity,” can be likened to the retained earnings of a for-profit or investor-owned […]
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At its November meeting, the Dare County Tourism Board reviewed recommendations for appointment to the Outer Banks Long-Range Tourism Management Plan (LRTMP) Special Committee/Task Force and unanimously approved the selection of 22 community members to this group. The intent of this committee is to evaluate the strategic goals outlined in the LRTMP, make recommendations to the Dare […]
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April 16, 1932 – December 1, 2023 KITTY HAWK — Stanley Warren Brown, born on April 16, 1932, in McCook, NE, peacefully passed away on December 1, 2023, in Kitty Hawk, NC. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Stanley lived a fulfilling life, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy that will […]
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The Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry is running on an amended schedule for Friday, December 1, per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division. The amended schedule is listed below, and is due to a mechanical issue. There is not an estimated timeframe for when the regular winter schedule will resume at this time. […]
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SOUTHERN SHORES — Kevin James McGrath, 82, passed away peacefully in Nags Head, NC, surrounded by his loving family on November 27, 2023. Kevin was born May 18, 1941, in New York, NY, to the late David and Ellen McGrath. He was also predeceased by four siblings, Paul, Owen, Anita, and Bernadette. Kevin graduated from […]
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The Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry is running on an amended schedule for Thursday, November 30, per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division. The amended schedule is listed below, and is due to a mechanical issue. To get notified of ferry delays or cancellations, sign up for text and/or email alerts via the […]
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The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Hyde County at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18. The hearing will be held in-person at the Hyde County Government Center, 30 Oyster Creek Road, Swan Quarter, and by WebEx. JJandB, LLC, (Jennifer Dixon, agent) has applied for a 9.96-acre water column […]
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The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) will be available for Dare County residents who meet the criteria beginning on December 1, 2023. LIEAP helps eligible families with their primary heating expense by providing a one-time annual payment directly to their heating vendor, such as a power, gas, or fuel oil company. Between Dec. 1 […]
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A new fund has been created at the Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF) to assist local students who aspire to become veterinarians. Established by Duck, NC philanthropist, Carole Garrett, the creation of the fund reflects Ms. Garrett’s life of service to the animals around her and the cherished pets with whom she has spent her […]
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