HATTERAS — Nola Estelle Martin Gray/ne Nola Estelle Fletcher, born in New London, Connecticut, and a long-time resident of Hatteras Village, passed away on July 2, 2024, at the age of 97. She spent her youth in Groton, CT, and later years in Norwich, CT. Nola was born on June 10, 1927. She was predeceased […]
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Joseph Andrew Rogers, affectionately known as Andy, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Chesapeake Regional Healthcare. Born on August 13, 1965, to Roland and Maxine Rogers, Andy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Andy is survived by his devoted wife, Kristi Lilley Rogers, and his two sons, Hunter (Corey) and […]
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October 17, 1948 – July 10, 2024 KITTY HAWK — Susan Marable Pope, age 75, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on July 10, 2024. Susan was born on October 17, 1948, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Alford Marable and Caroline Tuck. Susan is survived by her siblings, Leon Marable (Gail), June Milligan […]
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Excessive heat is expected to continue on Tuesday along the Outer Banks and throughout Eastern North Carolina, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. A Heat Advisory has been issued for all of Eastern N.C., including Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, for heat index values of 100-110 from 10 a.m. until 8 […]
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For the second season, Keeper James will be presenting at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The brief July programs will be at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18 followed by the second at 4:00 that day. These are brief story-telling segments plus snippets of readings from his best-selling book, Shipwrecks of the Outer Banks: Dramatic Rescues […]
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May 31, 1956 – July 10, 2024 NAGS HEAD — Frank Manuel Balladares, 68, of Nags Head, NC, passed away on July 10, 2024, at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Born on May 31, 1956, in Bluefields, Nicaragua, he was the son of the late Lidia Alfaro Balladares and Francisco Balladares. He settled on the Outer […]
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12:30 P.M. UPDATE: An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for all of Eastern North Carolina, including the Outer Banks, due to dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of up to 106 degrees on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. The Excessive Heat Warning is effective until 7 p.m. on Monday, July 15. Heat-related illnesses increase significantly […]
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The Dare County Library has announced that it now offers patrons access to a new online learning platform called “Gale Presents: Udemy,” which is designed to help adults improve work-related skills and develop personal interests through thousands of on-demand courses across 75 categories in business, technology, design and personal development. Gale, a global provider of research and […]
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New harvest reporting requirements for recreational and commercial fisheries have been delayed by one year and will now become effective on Dec. 1, 2025. The N.C. General Assembly recently passed Session Law 2024-45, which, in part, amends legislation from last fall that would have implemented the harvest reporting requirements on Dec. 1, 2024. This extension will allow the […]
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January 11, 1947 – July 2, 2024 Ruth Marion Jennette, 77, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at home surrounded by family and friends. Ruth was born January 11, 1947 in Fall River, Massachusetts to William Horace McMillian and Irene Blanche McMillian. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother, and the love of […]
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