BUXTON — Janet Lou Tyson Sperber, 86, of Buxton, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Born in Luzerne, KY on September 18, 1937, she was the only child of the late Morton Wiley Tyson and Mary Elizabeth Maddox Tyson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, […]
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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Mackenzie
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/
William Rowland Thorp
It is with great sadness that the family of William Rowland “Will” Thorp of Kitty Hawk announces his passing on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at the age of 62 years after a brief yet brave battle with thyroid cancer. A visionary restaurateur, master storyteller, caring mentor, and loving husband and father, Will was born July […]
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Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey rejects insurance companies’ average 42.2% rate hike request
On Tuesday, Feb. 6, North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey said “No” to the insurance companies’ average 42.2% proposed increase in homeowners’ insurance rates, with Dare and Hyde Counties facing as high as 45.1% for beach areas and 33.9% for other inland areas. “I haven’t seen the evidence to justify such a drastic rate increase […]
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All Ocracoke Island ferry operations suspended Tuesday morning due to deteriorating weather conditions
The Hatteras-Ocracoke, Ocracoke-Swan Quarter, and Ocracoke-Cedar Island ferry operations have been suspended as of Tuesday morning, February 6, due to deteriorating weather conditions, per an update from the North Carolina Ferry System. The last departure for the Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route will be from Ocracoke at 9:00 a.m. Operations will resume once weather conditions improve. To get notified […]
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Current TV releases video for new residents highlighting services provided by Dare County
Are you new to the area and curious about who provides the essential services and resources that you rely on as a resident of Dare County? Current TV, in partnership with Dare County, has created an informative video that offers a wealth of information about everything from trash collection, recycling services, and water distribution to […]
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Jeffrey Regan Thornton
August 20, 1947 – February 2, 2024 NAGS HEAD — Jeffrey Regan Thornton, born on August 20, 1947, in Accomack County, VA, peacefully passed away on February 2, 2024, in Nags Head, NC. He was 76 years old. Jeff dedicated nearly 50 years of his life as a technician for United CoolAir Corporation in York, […]
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Coastal Flood Watch in effect starting Tuesday; Ocean overwash and soundside flooding possible
A period of gale force-northerly winds is expected from Monday night through Wednesday morning, resulting in a threat for minor to moderate coastal flooding along the Outer Banks, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. Minor to moderate coastal flooding of 2-3 feet above ground level (and localized overwash) is possible […]
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Sheriff’s Blotter January 2024
January 16, 2024 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 47000 block of Buxton Back Road, Buxton. Facebook scam resulting in the victim sending a scammer $1,300. January 16, 2024 Larceny. 200 block of Thicket Lump Drive, Wanchese. Fishing equipment stolen from a boat. Under investigation. January 22, 2024 Larceny. 58000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Hatteras. […]
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Dare commissioners to hear update on early college site at Monday meeting
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com An update on the process of establishing an early college for Dare County high school students, and a request by Manns Harbor residents for support of measures to address safety issues on U.S. 64 are among the major agenda items for the Dare County Board of Commissioners’ lone scheduled meeting of February. Commissioners […]
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