Bette DeGabrielle was born May 16, 1923, in Schenectady New York. She married Clint DeGabrielle on January 13, 1946. The blessed union lasted for 73 years. On May 16, 2023, Bette celebrated her 100th birthday with all her children present on the beach in Nags Head. Bette is survived by her five children: Bob DeGabrielle […]
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The Dare County Sheriff’s Office released the following warning on July 4 regarding an ongoing phone scam in the Outer Banks area: Scammers calling themselves the Sheriff’s Office & Sheriff’s Office Civil Division are at it again and telling the person called that they have missed court, owe money, have a warrant or some other […]
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The Independence Day Fireworks show in Avon is once again returning for 2023 on Tuesday, July 4. The fireworks display, permitted by and in cooperation with the National Park Service, will begin at 9:15 p.m. from a launch site at the end of the Avon Pier. The ensuing show, orchestrated and presented by the contractor […]
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December 7, 1946 – June 29, 2023 MANTEO — Jeanne Ellen Ryder McCaffrey, of Manteo, NC, a loving wife, and mother, passed away on June 29, 2023, at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, VA. She was 76 years old. Born on December 7, 1946, in White Plains, NY, Jeanne lived a life of compassion and […]
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David Matthew Walsh was born January 28, 1959, in Brainerd, MN and died June 30, 2023, in Nags Head, NC. Matthew was preceded in death by his parents, Harriett and Jerry Walsh. He is survived by his siblings, Sunny (Steve) Slocum, Thomas (Nancy) Walsh, and Peter Walsh; niece, Elizabeth (Andrew) Kramer; grandniece, Ella; grandnephew; Owen, […]
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On July 1, 2023, at approximately 11:48 p.m., Dare County Sheriff’s Office Deputies working the C-District assisted the National Park Service (NPS) with a suspicious vehicle located on ORV Ramp 49 in Frisco. During the encounter, probable cause was established to search the vehicle. During the search, an amount of Psilocybin Mushrooms, Marijuana, THC, and […]
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Dare County children aged 18 and under can continue to receive free breakfast and lunch this summer, Monday through Friday, through the Dare County Schools’ Summer Meals program. Locally, meals are available in Buxton at the Cape Hatteras Elementary School, and all meals must be consumed on-site. The program will continue on Hatteras Island through […]
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The RWS Community Center will be hosting a pop-up library event with staff from the Hatteras Library on Wednesday, July 5, from 10 a.m. until noon. During the event, Hatteras Library personnel will bring a selection of library materials for all ages to the RWS Community Building for visitors to browse and borrow. Folks can […]
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June 4, 2023 Larceny. 39000 block of Seashore Blvd, Avon. Smart watch reported stolen after it was delivered to a vacant rental house. June 6, 2023 Larceny. 41000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Avon. Jewelry stolen from rental home. Upon further investigation the Jewelry was recovered. A suspect was identified and arrested. June 12, 2023 […]
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A combination of very warm temperatures and high humidity will result in dangerous heat index values through the holiday weekend and into Independence Day, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. Minimum heat indices of 95 degrees are expected from 10 a.m. through 8 p.m., Sunday through Wednesday, however, the worst […]
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