The family of Marianne L. Chessick is deeply saddened to announce her passing September 7, 2023 in Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Born in Essex County New Jersey March 28, 1944, Marianne was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Genevieve Zabludowski. Marianne and husband, Eddie have resided happily in Manteo for decades. Marianne was […]
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WANCHESE — A lifelong resident of Wanchese, Major Edward Curles was called home to be with the Lord on September 9, 2023, in Nags Head. He was 87 years old. Born March 27, 1939, in Duck, NC, Major was the son of Jackson Curles and Fannie Rodgers Curles, both deceased. Major’s life was also impacted […]
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The Don and Catharine Bryan Cultural Series is honored to announce the Ray Matthews Photography Retrospective, a remarkable exhibition paying homage to the enduring legacy of one of the Outer Banks’ most celebrated photographers. Matthews, who dedicated his life to capturing the coastal beauty of the Outer Banks, will be remembered through this captivating showcase […]
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore warns its visitors that ocean conditions this week are forecast to be dangerous along all beaches due to distant Hurricane Lee. Visitors are urged to avoid swimming in the ocean until conditions improve. Large breaking waves, life-threatening rip currents, beach erosion, ocean overwash, and coastal flooding are all possible, according to […]
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KITTY HAWK — Patrick Clinton Wilkerson died of natural causes in Kitty Hawk, NC, on August 31, 2023, at the age of 80. Patrick was a Navy man for 31 years as a professional photographer. He was a wonderful friend and will be truly missed. Rest in Peace, Patrick. Patrick is survived by his wife […]
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The North Carolina Ferry’s reservation system will be temporarily unavailable due to system maintenance on Sunday, September 10, starting at 5:00 a.m. New reservations and commuter pass purchases/renewals will not be available during this time. The system is expected to be back online by late Sunday afternoon. All fares will be cash-only, commuter pass, or […]
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State officials today lifted the precautionary advisory against swimming issued due to Tropical Storm Idalia more waters, but a few areas remain under advisory. Also, an advisory was issued at a sound-side site in Dare County. The precautionary advisory is lifted for all ocean-side swimming sites in Brunswick and Dare Counties and for estuarine river […]
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The Dare County Geographical Information System (GIS) Department has announced the launch of a new Bird’s-Eye Viewer Map that allows users to easily visualize the various geographical, economic, and socio-demographics of Dare County—and to learn more about how this information has changed over time. “We created this map so Dare County citizens and visitors can […]
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The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified a new state record Red Hind (Epinephelus guttatus). Christopher Rocci of Morehead City caught the 10-pound, 2.4-ounce fish 45-miles offshore of Beaufort Inlet on July 27. The previous state record Red Hind weighed 9-pounds, 12.1-ounces, and was caught off Wrightsville Beach in 2023. Rocci’s fish measured 25.5-inches total […]
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The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau has announced that Jeff Schwartzenberg is joining the organization in the newly created Community Engagement Manager role. With more than two decades of marketing, communications and strategic partnership experience, Schwartzenberg has been charged with helping put the strategies of the Long-Range Tourism Management Plan (LRTMP) into practice within the Outer Banks community. […]
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