SOUTHERN SHORES — Norm St. Laurent went home to His Lord and Savior during the early hours of Thursday, September 26, 2024. Born to Norman and Margaret (Peg) St. Laurent in Methuen, Massachusetts, Norm was the second child and oldest boy of four children. He is survived by his older sister Donna Meehan and his […]
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The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHEM) publishes a monthly newsletter called The Storm Report for students, parents, supporters, and friends. The newsletter is a nod to the school’s mascot, the Cape Hatteras Tropical Storms. The newsletter covers everything from upcoming special events to recent initiatives in art, technology, music, media, and more. It is a […]
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September 23, 1949 – September 21, 2024 OCRACOKE — Thomas O. Payne, age 75, passed away on September 21, 2024, in Ocracoke, NC. Born to Parke and Martha Payne, Tom grew up in Arlington, VA, where he developed a love for travel, food, and culture. A true jack of all trades, Tom embraced life with enthusiasm, […]
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There are only a few tickets remaining for Stand-Up for Strays, a benefit for the Outer Banks SPCA. The event is Friday, October 4 at the Pirates Cove Pavilion starting at 6 p.m. Laugh for a cause at Stand-Up for Strays, where your support helps save lives and find forever homes for our furry friends. Comedian […]
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The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries is accepting public comment on the Draft Spotted Seatrout Fishery Management Plan Amendment 1. Comments may be given in writing and at any of three advisory committee meetings scheduled for October: Advisory Committee Date/Time Location Northern Regional Advisory Committee Oct 8 at 6 p.m. Department […]
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The League of Women Voters of Dare County is pleased to host the 2024 Board of Education Candidate Forum, providing voters the opportunity to hear directly from candidates about the key issues impacting Dare County schools. Board of Education Candidate Forum Date: Monday, September 30, 2024 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Board of Commissioners […]
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At approximately 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, a single-engine airplane crashed into a wooded area at Wright Brothers National Memorial’s First Flight Airport (FFA). Eyewitnesses reported that the airplane was attempting to land at the airport. Following the crash, a fire ensued that caused the airplane to burn. The fire was extinguished by the […]
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Following the recent collapses of three unoccupied houses on G A Kohler Court in Rodanthe, Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) employees and a contractor have worked together to clean approximately 20 miles of beach. Status of beach closures and safety precautions For public safety, the beach is closed from G A Kohler Court through Sea […]
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AVON — It is with great sadness the family of Audrey Mae Farrow of Avon, North Carolina, announce her passing on Monday September 23, 2024. She peacefully passed away at Outer Banks Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was 77 years old. Audrey loved her church and served as a past lay leader for St. […]
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The Avon Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) recently helped its Outer Banks neighbors to the north by donating its 2003 F350 utility truck to the Stumpy Point Volunteer Fire Department. Stumpy Point volunteers will be putting the donated truck in service as a brush/utility fire truck, replacing their existing 1986 brush unit. Avon VFD replaced its […]
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