SOUTHERN SHORES — Nathaniel French Caldwell Jr., 68, of Southern Shores, NC, passed away on the morning of June 8, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family with Patty, his wife of 46 years, holding his hand. Known to friends and family as French, he leaves a legacy of integrity, kindness, and dedication. Born […]
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CYP’s Diaper Bank Celebrating Three Years of Providing Diapers
Imagine needing to choose between buying diapers for your child or putting gas in your car. Or trying to wash a dirty disposable diaper because you don’t have any fresh ones for your baby. In America, this is a reality for many families with young children, with diapers costing nearly $80 monthly for families with […]
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Dare County DHHS Public Health Division earns perfect score on re-accreditation
The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services is pleased to announce that its Public Health Division was awarded Re-Accreditation with Honors status by the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation (NCLHDA) Board on May 19, a recognition that highlights the department’s ongoing commitment to excellence in providing the best quality of services to […]
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Three Dare County Schools to receive solar panels through N.C. GreenPower’s Solar+ Schools grant
June 16, 2023 | Local News | From The: WOBX
Dare County Schools is pleased to announce that three schools in the district will receive NC GreenPower’s grant award for the Solar+ Schools program. Cape Hatteras Secondary School, First Flight Elementary, and Manteo Middle School will receive a solar educational package that includes a 20-kilowatt (kW) solar array, STEM curricula, teacher training and more. New […]
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NCBBA’s Operation Beach Respect and Adopt-A-Highway events will be held Saturday, June 17
On Saturday, June 17, the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association (NCBBA) will once again hold its Operation Beach Respect and Adopt-A-Highway clean-ups, which are recurring seasonal events that have been organized by the NCBBA for 39 years. Operation Beach Respect (OBR) NCBBA’s signature event, with the support of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, will return […]
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Dare County DHHS Public Health Division earns perfect score on re-accreditation
The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services is pleased to announce that its Public Health Division was awarded Re-Accreditation with Honors status by the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation (NCLHDA) Board on May 19, a recognition that highlights the department’s ongoing commitment to excellence in providing the best quality of services to […]
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Elijah O’Neal Midgette
RODANTHE — Elijah O’Neal Midgette, born 9lbs 3oz on Sunday, October 19, 1997, was absent from his body and present with his Lord on Monday, June 12, 2023. A scholar of English and Religion. More than a writer- an artist of words, a Poet. Lover of Life. A See-er of people and the wonder on […]
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Dare County releases video on Hatteras Island fiber outage information
Dare County has released a new video that is designed to inform residents, visitors and property owners about the single fiber optic cable that provides phone and internet service to Hatteras Island, various situations that can result in the cable being damaged and ultimately disrupting communications to the island, as well as what steps individuals […]
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CHAC’s Third Annual Speckled Trout Tournament starts tomorrow; Registration still open for anglers
Registration is still open for the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club’s (CHAC) Third Annual Speckled Trout Tournament, which will be held from June 14-16. Interested anglers can register Wednesday afternoon and evening at the CHAC Clubhouse on 47231 Light Plant Road in Buxton, and can also register Thursday morning from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m., right after […]
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UPDATE: Three fatalities confirmed after Monday traffic accident on Pea Island
June 14, 2023 | Local News | 2
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 UPDATE: A third person has died from injuries sustained in a traffic accident that occurred on Monday near the Pea Island Visitors Center. Elizabeth Sadler of Blackridge, Virginia, died on June 13 at the Norfolk General Hospital. A second passenger remains in critical condition at the Norfolk Hospital, while two other passengers […]
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