Community News

Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Macey, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Macey, 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/

Thank you to Island Free Press and Joy Crist for the September 27, 2021 article on the restoration of the historic Salvo Community Cemetery, which sound side erosion was destroying. The continued threat of coastal erosion across the Outer Banks was also noted. Beach stabilization is not only important to preserve our history but vital [...] Community News Brief |  Full Article

Here are FREE and easy opportunities to help fight the flu. You don’t even have to get out of your vehicle! • Participants will remain in their vehicle. • Our team will bring the consent form to you and then administer the flu vaccine right through your window. • Participants must be 18 years or [...] Community News Brief |  Full Article

The Dare County Library has announced the next virtual Zoom presentation as part of its monthly Virtual Enrichment Series for Adults. Join Heidi O’Neal, NCWorks Outreach Coordinator, on Thursday, October 7, 2021, from 12:00 p.m to 1:00 p.m. for a virtual class for those seeking a job or would like to change careers and don’t [...] Community News Brief |  Full Article

The Fessenden Center & Dare County Department of Health & Human Services are looking for sponsors and applicants for the Hatteras Island Thanksgiving Basket Program. Sponsorship opportunities include monetary and basket donations. Individuals interested in making a monetary gift can mail checks to: Fessenden Center, PO Box 859, Buxton, NC 27920. Anyone interested in basket [...] Community News Brief |  Full Article

The coalition that implements the Hatteras Island Angel Gift program is seeking sponsors, donors, and applicants for the upcoming holiday season.  The program is provided in collaboration with individuals, businesses, churches, and other organizations committed to providing Christmas joy for children on Hatteras Island.  The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services works with [...] Community News Brief |  Full Article

Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Kol, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Kol, 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/

Current TV, in partnership with Dare County, has released a new video titled, “Essential & Workforce Housing in Dare County,” as part of its Destination Dare series for September 2021. The video addresses some of the concerns expressed by area residents and business owners regarding the lack of available housing options within Dare County for [...] Community News Brief |  Full Article

Dare County is re-releasing a video highlighting the Saving Lives Task Force as a reminder about the resources that are available locally to those who are struggling with substance abuse and addiction. In the video, Dare County Commissioner Ervin Bateman discusses the issue of substance abuse in Dare County—which has averaged 13 opioid deaths each [...] Community News Brief |  Full Article