June 17, 1943 – December 16, 2022 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Cynthia (Cindy) Simpson, 79, of Kill Devil Hills, NC crossed over December 16, 2022, in her home surrounded and supported by her family. A stage four breast cancer survivor, she was recently diagnosed with terminal breast cancer. Cindy was a fighter and overcame many […]
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Confidence is increasing that the Outer Banks could see impacts from a storm system that will move through the region later this week, bringing strong winds, rough surf, and possible coastal flooding, per an update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport/Morehead City office. From Thursday through Saturday, December 22-24, an unusually strong cold front […]
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Wright Brothers National Memorial will waive its entrance fee on seven days in 2023, per a recent announcement from the National Park Service. The seven fee-free days will be: Monday, Jan. 16 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Saturday, April 22 – First Day of National Park Week Thursday, Aug. 4 – Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors […]
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July 31, 1957 – December 18, 2022 Peggy Elaine Daw, 65, of Greenville NC has set sail for the last time and has left to be with the Lord. The family will greet friends on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, from 1:00 pm until the funeral hour at 2:00 pm at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory […]
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The “Wow” factor in many of the holiday lights displays on Ocracoke was key in deciding who won the annual competition sponsored by the Ocracoke Civic & Business Association. “We’re totally impressed at the effort people put out,” said one of the judges after judging ended. “People put in a lot of work.” Another judge […]
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The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries wants to remind the public to report any cold stunned spotted seatrout they may see in North Carolina coastal waters. During the winter, spotted seatrout move to relatively shallow creeks and rivers, where they can be vulnerable to cold stun events. Cold stun events have the potential to occur […]
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A strong storm system will move through the East Coast later this week, bringing the potential for strong winds, rough surf, and possible coastal flooding, per an update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport/Morehead City office. From Thursday through Saturday, December 22-24, an unusually strong cold front will bring moderate to strong winds, colder […]
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State and federal law enforcement agencies trained Tuesday, December 13, on how to respond effectively to an emergency aboard a state ferry in Hatteras Inlet. The training included a simulation of the law enforcement and emergency response to an active shooter incident, as well as treating victims of a mass casualty incident. Tuesday’s training, which […]
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The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) held their 25th Annual Charity Surf Fishing Tournament. The charity event benefited the Association’s Disaster Relief held with the Outer Banks Community Foundation. Twenty-five teams cast their lines at the event and over $6,000 was raised. Surf Fishing Chair Aimee Pitts of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage said, “It […]
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March 8, 1929 – December 13, 2022 MANTEO — We are heartbroken to announce the death of our father, Juan Luis Barreto. He passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, peacefully at his home at the age of 93. He was born and raised in Lima, Peru. In 1995, after retiring from his job at The […]
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