January 28, 1942 – November 11, 2023 WANCHESE — John H. “Sonny” Reber III, 81, of Wanchese, NC closed his eyes for the last time on November 11, 2023, on the same property where he first opened them. He was born on January 28, 1942, to the late Catherine and John H. “Johnny” Reber, Jr. […]
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The Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation (HICF) was thrilled to receive a recent $10,000 donation from local property management and real estate company, Surf or Sound Realty. The check was presented to Renee Burrus, HICF Community Liaison, by Morgan Veyna, Vice President of Operations; Mikki Rollinson, Senior accountant; Dale Petty, Owner (not pictured); and other Surf […]
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Current TV, in partnership with Dare County, has released a new video highlighting the wide array of services that are provided by the Dare County Water Department. The video is designed to provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions received by Dare County Water Department personnel, including which specific areas water is […]
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UPDATE: Ferry service has been restored as of Monday morning, November 14. The Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry operations have been suspended due to high winds and rough conditions as of Sunday morning, November 12, per an update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division. Ferry service will resume once weather conditions improve. To get notified of […]
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by WOBX staff It was November 9th, 1923, and a brisk day in the small island village of Rodanthe, ranging somewhere between 40 and 50 degrees. But no amount of chill in the air could cool down the ever-warming hearts of Mrs. Ersie and Mr. Theodore Midgett, which were actively bubbling over with joy as their […]
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The Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association is gathering stocking donations for the annual Dare County Social Services Adult Christmas program. Stockings are provided to older or disabled adults throughout Dare County, including Hatteras Island. A variety of items, including personal care, games or puzzles, candies, or treats are being collected. A full list of suggested items can be […]
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The Dare Soil & Water Conservation District has announced that it is now accepting applications for the Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP). StRAP is a state program that provides grants to clear debris and sediment from streams, creeks, canals, and drainage ditches in an effort to drain stormwater more effectively. If you know of a section of […]
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August 31, 1952 – November 8, 2023 MANTEO — Ronna Lee Frank (Palmer), 71, born August 31, 1952, in Fort Monmouth, Monmouth Co., NJ, and a 40-plus year resident of the OBX, has gone to be with our Lord on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Ronna was preceded in death by her parents, Charlotte Palmer, and […]
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The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHEM) publishes a monthly newsletter for students, parents, supporters, and friends called The Storm Report, which is a nod to the school’s mascot, the Cape Hatteras Tropical Storms. From upcoming special events to recent initiatives in art, technology, music, media, and more, the newsletter is a round-up of everything there […]
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Since 2012, Twiford Funeral Homes has been actively involved in making Christmas a little brighter for the children of our active duty and military veterans of the Armed Forces through their impactful program, Operation Toy Soldier. Through this initiative, over 15,000 toys have been collected and distributed by the NC National Guard Family Services to […]
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