The North Carolina Press Association (NCPA) recently held its annual convention in Raleigh, North Carolina, on September 19-20, and the Island Free Press (IFP) was honored to take home seven awards for work published between March 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024, which included the NCPA’s special Public Service Award. The Public Service Award is […]
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following press release on Friday, September 20, which provides an update on the ongoing work to remediate petroleum contamination at Buxton Beach. The company contracted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, arrived today at the former Buxton Naval Facility, a Formerly Used Defense Sites […]
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June 6, 1944 – September 18, 2024 FRISCO — Amelia Barnett, of Frisco, was born on June 6, 1944, and passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2024. Amelia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She had a deep love for nature, […]
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A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect until Saturday at 10:00 p.m. for Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, per an update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport/Morehead City office. “High astronomical tides will continue into this weekend, and despite our recent system moving away, we expect elevated water levels to continue for several more days,” […]
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Karen Stewart Green left us on the sunny afternoon of Tuesday, September 10, 2024. She made it back to Carolina, and was living in Nags Head, NC. Born on December 19, 1950 in Charlotte, North Carolina, she attended East Mecklenburg High School and went on to undergraduate studies at Western Carolina University in Sylva, NC. […]
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MANTEO — Gerald “Jerry” Saulnier, 69, passed away at his home in Manteo, NC, surrounded by his wife and children on Wednesday, September 11th, after a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was born in Iselin, New Jersey, to Emile and Jeannette Saulnier nee Michaud. One of six, Jerry enjoyed being a handful, with some of […]
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On Monday, Sept. 16, Dare County issued a press release that outlines the ongoing work by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Buxton Beach, and recognizes the community members and stakeholders who contributed to the new wave of action. The press release from Dare County is below. Remediation efforts are finally underway at the […]
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The Cape Hatteras National Seashore issued the following press release on Monday afternoon, Sept. 16 The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) urges travelers to avoid the north end of Ocracoke Island around the hours of this evening’s high tide, due to a combination of a higher-than-average high tide and high surf advisory. Travelers should also […]
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October 4, 1933 – August 31, 2024 KITTY HAWK — Remo Moscatelli, age 90, of Kitty Hawk, NC, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024. Born on October 4, 1933, in Nanticoke, PA, he lived a life dedicated to his faith, family, and community. Remo served his country honorably in the United States Navy during […]
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March 13, 1943 – September 12, 2024 WANCHESE — Donald Slye Payne, a native of Wanchese, NC, passed away on September 12, 2024, in Chesapeake, VA, at the age of 81. Born on March 13, 1943, Donald led a life marked by dedication and hard work. Donald was a proud graduate of Dare County Public […]
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