April 8, 1940 – January 25, 2023 MANTEO — Juanita Faye Burke, 82, of Manteo, NC died Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at her home. Born in Jamestown, TN on April 8, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Elsie Jane Wright and Marvin A. Smith. Juanita attended school at God’s Bible College in Cincinnati, […]
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Gordon Murray Pinckney, age 68, a beloved husband, brother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Gordon is survived by Patricia (Bertron) Pinckney, devoted wife for nearly 40 years. Also survived by brother Michael F. Pinckney; nephews Devin M. and Collin R. (and wife Lisa) Pinckney; sister Anne Hensel; Joanne (Bertron) Mooney and […]
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The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced several recent updates and news items related to Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands in their latest Cape Chronicle newsletter. News items and events related to the National Seashore for January include the following: A total of 19 new or updated educational panels have been installed over the past two […]
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Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the U.S., the project collected over 9.3 million shoebox gifts in 2022. Combined with those collected from partnering countries in 2022, the ministry is now sending nearly 10.6 million shoebox gifts to children […]
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The Dare County Fessenden Center in Buxton has announced an early closure for Wednesday, January 25, due to adverse weather conditions. The facility will close at 5 p.m. In addition, all pickleball and basketball practices scheduled for Wednesday have been canceled. For more information, click here or contact the Dare County Parks and Recreation Department […]
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February 10, 1946 – January 22, 2023 AVON — Courtland H. Grimm, Jr. (Courty) passed peacefully in his sleep on January 22, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jane, their two loved sons, Courtland David (wife Stacey) and Edward Blake Grimm and one loved grandson, Courtland Jacob Grimm. Born February 10, […]
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December 4, 1971 – January 22, 2023 MANTEO — Paul J. Gorzkowski passed away in his home in Manteo surrounded by his family on January 22, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juanita Bright Lynn and Stanley Anthony Gorzkowski; stepfather, Ben Lynn; and brothers, John and Steven Gorzkowski. Paul is survived by […]
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High winds and severe thunderstorms are possible along the Outer Banks ahead of a strong cold front, per a Wednesday morning update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. Severe Thunderstorms Scattered and severe thunderstorms are possible starting Wednesday evening until around midnight, and the primary threat from the storms will be damaging wind […]
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A Wind Advisory is in effect for Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands from 2:00 p.m. Wednesday until 1:00 a.m. Thursday due to a strong cold front that will move through the Outer Banks area, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. South winds of 25-35 mph with gusts up to 45-50 […]
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April 21, 1938 – January 21, 2023 KITTY HAWK — William Elbert Brown (Bill), aged 84, passed away Saturday evening January 21, 2023, at 7:06 pm EST after a short battle with cancer. Multiple complications and variables prevented surgery, so a decision was taken to spend his final days and precious moments at his OBX […]
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