Ignoring his December 29, 2022, due date, Brick Eric Michael Anderson instead decided to join the world on January 1 at 5:43 a.m., thus earning the coveted title of first baby born in 2023 at The Outer Banks Hospital, weighing in at 7 lbs 20 oz, and measuring 20 inches long. Brick’s mom and dad, […]
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The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding the public of the annual blue crab harvest closures. The harvest closure period runs from Jan. 1, 2023 through Jan. 31, 2023, for North Carolina state waters north and east of the Highway 58 bridge over Bogue Sound to Emerald Isle and from March 1, 2023 through […]
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Registration is now open for the OBX U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary “Boating Skills and Seamanship Course” course that will be held January 24, 26, 31 and February 2, 7, 9, 2023 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Southern Shores Fire Department. If you are serious about boating as an owner, worker, visitor of a boat […]
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November 11, 1937 – January 1, 2023 RODANTHE — Jazania Polly Herbert O’Neal, 85, of Rodanthe, NC died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at her home. A native of Rodanthe, she was born November 11, 1937, to the late Nora Midgett and John E. Herbert, Sr. Along with her husband Arval, Jazania was the owner and […]
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September 9, 1942 – December 29, 2022 WAVES — Karen Sue Kraft, 80, of Waves, NC died Thursday, December 29, 2022, at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital in Washington, NC. Born in Big Beaver, PA on September 9, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Marie Freed Kunkle and John Kunkle. Karen spent her career […]
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2022 was a year of celebration and progress for the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division, as it marked 75 years of service to Eastern North Carolina. With 22 ferries and eight regular routes from Knotts Island to Southport, NCDOT’s Ferry Division provides safe, reliable and efficient transportation across the region’s rivers, inlets and sounds. […]
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After a two year hiatus, the Hatteras Village Waterfowl Festival (HVWF) will land on Hatteras Island on February 24-25, 2023. The festival will again kick off Friday evening with the delicious “Fin, Feather and Bourbon” event. Small plates featuring seafood and waterfowl, presented with exquisite artistry, are accompanied by select bourbons, wines, and beer. Tickets […]
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The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) recently shared its feats and accomplishments in 2022, which aim to improve the lives of North Carolinians and visitors to the state for decades to come. “As the state, nation, and the world emerged from the pandemic, NCDOT resumed its place as a national leader with its transportation projects, […]
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November 24, 1934 – December 30, 2022 KILL DEVIL HILLS — James Bennett Andrews, Sr., 88, of Kill Devil Hills, NC died Friday, December 30, 2022, at Peak Resources – Outer Banks. Born in Stedman, NC on November 24, 1934, he was the son of the late Lois Bennett Andrews and Edgar C. Andrews. The […]
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The Dare County Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Department has announced that its Community Map which is located on the Dare County website, www.DareNC.gov, has now been divided into two new maps: a revamped Community Map as well as a newly created Recreation Map. Recreation Map The brand-new Recreation Map—which can be accessed by visiting www.Play.DareCountyNC.gov or clicking the […]
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