February 6, 1936 – December 9, 2024 MANTEO — Elizabeth Ann Etheridge Wescott, a lifelong resident of Manteo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on February 6, 1936, Elizabeth spent her entire life in the community she cherished, shaping its fabric with her entrepreneurial spirit and […]
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Dare Arts will celebrate 50 years of encouraging the arts in Dare County through advocacy, enrichment and opportunity in 2025. As the nonprofit commemorates this important milestone, a common theme of “celebrating our past, present, and future” will be woven into their programming, events, and exhibits next year. “In 2025 we will honor our founders, […]
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January 7, 1948 – December 1, 2024 BUXTON — Barbara J. Morris, of Salvo, NC, born on January 7, 1948, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, at the age of 76. Barbara was always diligent and dedicated in her work as a bank teller, dental assistant, artist and the various jobs […]
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Great food, camaraderie, and a joyous holiday spirit highlighted the annual meeting of the Friends of the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum on Wednesday, December 4, in the museum’s Belinda and Virgil Willis Boardroom. Approximately 20 people attended, including board members, employees, volunteers, museum staff, and guests. A new Executive Committee was installed for 2025. […]
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Energy Assistance Program is now accepting applications from older adults 60 and older or people with disabilities receiving services through the NCDHHS Division of Aging. The federally funded program helps low-income households with a one-time payment sent directly to their heating vendor to offset the […]
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The Dare County Library will host a series of fun, free and family friendly events featuring holiday themes at each of its three branches throughout Dare County during the month of December to get the community into the holiday spirit. Kill Devil Hills Library Christmas Party – Monday, December 9, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 6 […]
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Dare Arts is now seeking entries for the 47th Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show, which will open at their Gallery in downtown Manteo at 6pm on Friday, February 7, 2025. Artists wishing to participate in the show can find the prospectus and sign up for a specific time to drop off their work online […]
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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 16 conducted its annual change of watch ceremony on December 2nd, installing new officers effective January 1, 2025. During the event, incoming Division Commander Tom Mattingly relieved A. Wayne Early who has served as Division Commander for the past year. Auxiliary District Commodore (elect) Jim Thomas spoke at the event, […]
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The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHES) 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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July 3, 1954 – November 27, 2024 WAVES — Robert Lee Newton of Waves, NC went to be with his Lord and Shepherd on November 27, 2024. He was born on July 3, 1954, to Dorothy Libby Newton and Robert A. Newton. Upon graduation from Alamosa High School in Alamosa, CO, he enlisted in the […]
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