A national AT&T network outage is impacting local customers on the Outer Banks, per multiple reports. Other carriers, including Verizon, U.S. Cellular, T-Mobile, Boost Mobile, and others, have also had sporadic reports of outages nationwide, according to DownDetector. Service for North Carolina AT&T customers went down at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Thursday. iPhone users will […]
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HICF to host St. Patrick’s Day Brunch on March 17
The Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Brunch on March 17 at the Hatteras Marlin Club, 57174 Saxon Cut Drive in Hatteras, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be a fabulous brunch, live music by Rory, mimosas, beer, a Bloody Mary bar (BYOVodka), non-alcoholic beverages, a selfie station by Let’s […]
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RWS Civic Association Hosts Read Across America Day Event
On Saturday March 2, the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Civic Association (RWSCA) will host its annual celebration of reading and literacy from 10-11:30 am at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Building. Nearly 20 years ago, the association began hosting an annual “Dr. Seuss Birthday Party” as part of Read Across America. April Contestable, who helped organize the first party, is […]
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Chantel Love Brady
May 6, 1981 – February 9, 2024 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Chantel Love Brady, 42, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024, in her home. Chantel attended Manteo High School and later received a surgical tech certification from College of the Albemarle. Most of her work was in the medical […]
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Additional funds totaling more than $1.2 million distributed to eligible fishing stakeholders for COVID-19 relief
Additional financial relief of more than $1.2 million is on its way to eligible members of the fishing industries who sustained income losses from March to December of 2020 due to COVID-19. The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries issued funds this week to 204 commercial fishermen and marine aquaculture operations and seafood dealers and processors […]
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Justin Lane O’Neal
September 19, 1984 – February 14, 2024 Rodanthe, NC – Justin Lane O’Neal, age 39, of Rodanthe, NC, passed away on February 14, 2024. Born on September 19, 1984, in his beloved hometown of Rodanthe, he lived a life filled with dedication and hard work. Justin was the owner and operator of Rising Tide Land […]
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Commentary: Addressing the Striped Mullet Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2
North Carolina Watermen United president Woody Joyner will be presenting a statement in opposition of the Striped Mullet Fishery Management Plan (FMP) Amendment 2 during the public comment portion of the North Carolina Department of Marine Fisheries meeting in New Bern, N.C. on February 21-23, 2024. The following is the public comment statement from Joyner. […]
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36th Annual Outer Banks Senior Games registration is now open
The 36th Annual Outer Banks Senior Games and Silver Arts will take place from April 15, 2024, to April 27, 2024. Registration is currently open online at DareNC.gov/SeniorGames, and closes on March 21, 2024. The Outer Banks Senior Games and SilverArts is an exciting two-week sporting and arts event designed exclusively for men and women who […]
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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Beefaroni
Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on this pet, and the many other Outer Banks pets currently up for adoption, visit the Outer Banks SPCA website at https://www.obxspca.org/, or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/obxspca/
HI Ocean Center is now accepting applications for summer 2024
The HI Ocean Center is now accepting applications for summer 2024! Intern responsibilities are generally some combination of M-F between the hours of 9 AM and 5:00 and two rotating programs on occasional evenings. So there is ample time for interns to work outside the Ocean Center on nights and weekends! Apply today! Click here […]
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