The Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries is hosting a series of public outreach meetings to train fishermen on the Observer Trip Scheduling System (OTSS). The OTSS is an automated system that will be used to schedule observer trips for Estuarine Gill Net Permit (EGNP) holders in North Carolina. The Division has worked […]
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Tess Judge honored with North Carolina’s prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine at Community Foundation’s David Stick Legacy Luncheon
On Dec. 11, the Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF) hosted its annual David Stick Legacy Society Luncheon at Basnight’s Lone Cedar Cafe, where Tess Judge was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of North Carolina’s most esteemed honors. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine was conferred to Tess Judge by former […]
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NC Aquarium Roanoke Island to close Jan. 27-31 for annual maintenance and upgrades
Staff at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island will dive into 2025 with a renewed commitment to animals and visitors. Several priority endeavors include large, multi-day projects that can only be completed while the Aquarium is closed. While the team works on-site to accomplish projects and enrich animal care, the Aquarium will close to […]
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Hatteras United Methodist Church to host free meatloaf dinner
Hatteras UMC will host a free meatloaf dinner at the church on January 22 from 5:30 pm -6:30 pm. It’s a great opportunity to pick up dinner to share with family and friends. There will also be limited seating available at the church for those who want to dine together. To ensure enough meals are […]
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Gary Edward Ferguson
It is with great sadness we announce the death of Gary Edward Ferguson of Nags Head, North Carolina. Gary passed away on December 12, 2024 after sustaining a severe brain injury. Gary was born on June 23,1950 in Wilmington, Delaware, to Elizabeth Anne and Cecil Ferguson, Jr. After graduating from Stephen Decatur High School in […]
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Margaret Ramsey Roughton
KITTY HAWK — Margaret Ramsey “Peggy” Roughton passed away of natural causes January 6, 2025 at her Kitty Hawk, NC home. Peggy was 93 years old. She was born in Mount Carmel, PA, the daughter of the late William and Mary Ramsey. Peggy was active, extremely smart, and a kind and loving wife and mother. […]
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Donna Lee Price Savage
February 24, 1946 – January 7, 2025 NAGS HEAD — Donna Lee Price Savage passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, in Nags Head, NC, at the age of 78. Born on February 24, 1946, in Lancaster, PA, she was the daughter of the late Katherine Fletter Price and Arthur Price. She was also preceded […]
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Kerrie Jean Lanigan Daly
KITTY HAWK — Kerrie Jean Lanigan Daly, 56, of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2025. Kerrie was born on May 15, 1968, in Greenlawn, New York, to Donald and Edna Lanigan. Kerrie graduated from SUNY Binghamton with a degree in political science and earned a paralegal certificate from The George […]
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Megan Elizabeth Zobel
KILL DEVIL HILLS — Megan Elizabeth Zobel was born on July 4, 1994 as a beloved daughter to Reid and Linda passed away on January 2, 2025. As the oldest sister to Hannah, Katelyn, David, she always loved her family- growing up playing barbies and dress up. Megan loved music and singing- from a young […]
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Artificial Reef Program releases five-year ocean reef enhancement plan
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries’ Artificial Reef Program has finalized its five-year timeline for ocean reef enhancements funded by Coastal Recreational Fishing License revenues. The timeline follows public input on reef sites and materials the division received this fall. The Artificial Reef Program plans to complete one project per […]
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