Reposted from the Ocracoke Observer Ocracats Inc. will hold a spay-neuter clinic for island feral cats and pet cats Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 in the Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department. Ocracats trappers will trap feral cats all over the island the evenings of Sept. 28, 29 and 30, and Ocracats asks islanders to keep their […]

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The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services has announced Flu Clinics for Fall 2020. The clinics will be by appointment only, to prevent overcrowding and encourage appropriate physical distancing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals who wish to schedule an appointment can call 252.475.5003 and select option #2 for the clinic.  Clinics […]

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Unfortunately due to the uncertain road conditions residential trash collection for Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras on Thursday Sept 24th has been cancelled.  The next collection for these areas will be Monday, Sept 28th.  At this time we anticipate residential collection to take place in Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo and Avon on Friday Sept 25th. Any cancellation due to road […]

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On September 17, Governor Cooper announced that NC school districts now have the option to return students in grades K-5 to school using Plan A. The Dare County Board of Education will be meeting in a special called meeting on October 1 to discuss options for returning our students to in-person learning. We realize that the decision to […]

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Registration is now open for a variety of Dare County Parks and Recreation programs and activities scheduled for the fall season. Available activities for children and adults at the Northern Beach Division include Youth Soccer, Youth Gymnastics, Kids Garden Club 1 and Kids Garden Club 2, Kickball Club, Smart Start Soccer, Disc Golf Club, Smart […]

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The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM) will host a free interactive webinar on the new N.C. Resilient Coastal Communities Program, September 23, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. The intended audience includes consultants, regional governments, colleges/universities, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that have an interest in receiving and submitting a response to the program’s 2020 […]

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The Dare County League of Women Voters and North Carolina Coastal Federation are sponsoring Virtual Candidate Forums this year for the Dare County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education races. To ensure everyone’s safety and also afford the opportunity for voters to see and hear their candidates speak via Zoom and respond to questions […]

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Drivers traveling on North Carolina roadways are likely seeing what has become an election year tradition – a lot of campaign signs. A state law passed in 2011 allows campaign signs to be placed in the state road right of way as early as 30 days before the start of early voting, which starts on […]

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Drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists around the Outer Banks and northeastern North Carolina will be seeing increased safety information as the N.C. Department of Transportation kicks off its 2020 “Watch for Me NC” awareness campaign. Last year, 241 pedestrians and 19 bicyclists were killed on North Carolina roadways. Drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists will see and hear […]

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Dare County and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have partnered to develop a survey seeking input from local business owners and employers regarding their employees’ housing needs and to identify the most significant challenges associated with the shortage of housing options within the county. The housing survey asks employers to provide information […]

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The Dare County Board of Education will meet in special session on Thursday, Oct. 1, to discuss the reopening of schools. The meeting will be held at First Flight High School and will begin at 5 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually for the general public due to COVID-19 restrictions on mass gatherings. Live […]

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The first phase of the demolition of a building at College of The Albemarle’s (COA) Dare County Campus located at 205 U.S. Highway 64 is scheduled to begin the week of Sept. 14, 2020. The first phase of the demolition of a building at College of The Albemarle’s (COA) Dare County Campus located at 205 […]

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New website paid by grant and support from Outer Banks Community Foundation The Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation recently announced the launch of www.hicf.org, their newly redesigned website, which offers information on the organization and its history, applications for those on Hatteras Island that are dealing with cancer, a list of events and fundraising activities that […]

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Although Dare County Libraries are currently closed to the public, convenient “no staff contact” curbside pick-up of requested library materials such as books, DVD’s and magazines is available.  Hundreds of library users each week have been making use of this free and convenient service. There are two options for requesting materials for curbside pick-up.  You […]

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

The Outer Banks Community Foundation is now accepting applications from nonprofits for a sixth round of COVID Rapid Response Grants. During this cycle, the Community Foundation is especially encouraging grant proposals from groups addressing childcare and remote learning needs during school closures. To be eligible for a COVID Rapid Response Grant, programs must be urgent […]

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The Coast Guard reminds mariners and beach goers to exercise caution and practice safe boating during the Labor Day holiday weekend, traditionally a time of increased boating traffic on waterways. Mariners are reminded not operate vessels under the influence. In addition to decreasing the operator’s ability to make sound judgments, the consumption of alcohol also […]

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Dare County offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020 in observance of Labor Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 8 at 8:30 a.m.  Dare County Public Works, which provides trash collection for the unincorporated areas of the county and the Town of Kitty Hawk, will operate on its normal schedule on Monday, […]

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The Dare County League of Women Voters is partnering with the North Carolina Coastal Federation in sponsoring candidate forums via the Zoom webinar platform for the Dare County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education races. “We want to insure everyone’s safety and also afford the opportunity for voters to see and hear their candidates speak and respond to […]

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Dare County offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020 in observance of Labor Day. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 8 at 8:30 a.m. Dare County Public Works, which provides trash collection for the unincorporated areas of the county and the Town of Kitty Hawk, has announced that trash collection will operate on […]

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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pets of the week, Patches and Sweet Pea, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Patches and Sweet Pea, 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/

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

Hyde County has  been awarded Urgent Repair Program 2020 funding from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency.  This program is geared towards helping the elderly, disabled, veterans and single parents who are homeowners that may need financial help with repairing their home.  There will be ten homes selected based on eligibility with up to $10,000.00 […]

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Registration begins Wednesday, August 19, 2020 for Dare County Parks and Recreation programs and activities scheduled for September. Updated newsletters for each Parks and Recreation division with schedules and details are now available: Northern Beach Division Newsletter Roanoke Island / Mainland Division Newsletter Hatteras Island Division Newsletter Please note that there are new social distancing […]

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Ballot requests in 2020 seven times higher than in 2016 State Board of Elections With more people expected to vote by mail during the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Carolina Board of Elections reported earlier this week that that through Sunday, Aug. 9, North Carolina voters had thus far submitted 163,374 requests for absentee by-mail ballots […]

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

  Per a Saturday morning update from event organizers, the Day at the Docks Celebration for 2020, (which is typically held on the third weekend in September), has been canceled for 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is with great sadness that we, the Day at the Docks Committee, must cancel this year’s celebration,” […]

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In its fifth round of COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants, the Outer Banks Community Foundation has awarded more than $65,000 in emergency funding to local nonprofits. The grants will help families in Dare County afford childcare and tutoring during the COVID-19 school closures. “Our schools are starting in 10 days with remote learning, which will safeguard […]

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Due to high wind expectations, trash collection that would normally take place on Tuesday, August 4 in the following areas will now take place on Wednesday, August 5: the residential areas of Manteo (outside Town limits), Wanchese, Skyco, Manns Harbor, East Lake and Stumpy Point. The trash collection schedule for Hatteras Island, which was modified […]

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The Outer Banks Community Foundation is now accepting applications from nonprofits for a fifth round of COVID Rapid Response Grants, as well as applications from any nonprofit for any type of charitable project benefiting the Outer Banks. During this cycle, the Community Foundation is especially encouraging grant proposals from groups addressing childcare and remote learning […]

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

Dare Hospice is seeking a volunteer chaplain to coordinate spiritual care of terminally ill patients. The expected amount of volunteer time is minimal. The volunteer chaplain meets with the patient and family and coordinates spiritual care, prayer, counseling, etc., or whatever the spiritual need may be. Completion of Hospice volunteer training, background check, physical, and […]

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

Registering to vote in Dare County is easy and convenient. Learn the different ways you can register. Your vote matters! Register now at DareNC.com/RegistertoVote.

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

  In cooperation with area municipalities, local businesses, and area locals, Current TV has released the first of a series of PSA’s highlighting why it’s important we all follow North Carolina’s Executive Order to wear a Face Covering in public places. All programs of CURRENT TV are available for streaming on CURRENT TV’s YouTube Channel […]

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CHEC has presented two local non-profits with grant money made possible through the CoBank Sharing Success Grant Program. CoBank is a national cooperative bank that serves rural areas. The Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men (CHUMM) and Port Health Services were the recipients of this year’s grant money. The cooperative gave $5,000 to CHUMM, which was […]

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Our 2019 Annual Report is published! At a time when more and more experiences are virtual ones, we decided not to print a large batch of reports, but instead, to publish and share an historic year in our Community Foundation with you online. The main reason: there were just too many donors to print – […]

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The day after Gov. Roy Cooper announced that a decision on how to re-open North Carolina’s public schools is still a few weeks away, Dare Schools Superintendent John Farrelly sent an email to families informing them of a survey they will be getting on Tuesday, July 7. The survey will seek their input on what […]

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The Summer Reading Program at the Dare County Libraries is designed to be flexible and fun for children of all ages. Parents can rest easy knowing the Summer Reading Program is educational and will help children maintain the reading skills they developed throughout the school year so they are better prepared to enter the classroom […]

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

Dare County offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020 in observance of Independence Day. Offices will reopen on Monday, July 6 at 8:30 a.m.  Dare County Public Works, which provides trash collection for the unincorporated areas of the county and the Town of Kitty Hawk, has announced that trash collection will operate on […]

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In observance of Independence Day, Dare County offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 6th. There are no changes to the trash collection schedule for Dare County Public Works. All areas will operate on their normal schedule on Friday, July 3. Independence Day Closures: […]

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

The Outer Banks Seafood Festival Board of Directors announced today that the 2020 Outer Banks Seafood Festival will be postponed until October 2021. With the health and safety of our attendees, volunteers and staff uppermost in mind, as well as the many unknowns regarding crowd gatherings, the decision was made to ensure that the Festival […]

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The North Carolina Coastal Federation is honoring three graduating high school seniors with the 2020 Coastal Stewardship Award. Henry Ferrell of Wilmington, Ella Harlacher of Swansboro and Dylan Gray of Hatteras have been selected to receive the annual award for their accomplishments and activities that make them great coastal stewards. The federation launched the Coastal […]

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The annual event will celebrate Ocracoke Island’s “Sweetest Tradition” with a week of online videos of cooking demonstrations, interviews, music, and village walk-abouts. Join in for raffles, online vendor sales, and a Virtual Fig Cake Bake-Off! Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Ocracoke community will celebrate the summer’s fig bounty in a new and innovative way […]

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This morning, Duck Fire was honored to be visited by Commissioner Mike Causey from the State Fire Marshal’s Office.  The Commissioner also recognized Captain Jeffrey DelMonte for his selfless efforts performing an ocean rescue of two children in Frisco, North Carolina on May 15, 2020. Joining Duck Fire for the occasion were members of the […]

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At the June meeting of the Outer Banks Community Foundation Board of Directors, over $37,000 was awarded to support the work of 14 vital nonprofits. The grants will aid a variety of local causes, including care for our elderly, therapeutic activities for people with special needs, food, medicine, education, and the arts. NC MedAssist received […]

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

Cape Hatteras Anglers Club selected three outstanding seniors who attend the Cape Hatteras Secondary School for scholarship awards. The total amount of scholarships awarded in 2020 totals $7,000. The Anglers Club selected John Contestable of Salvo to receive its $4,000 scholarship to a four-year school.  John plans to attend The University of North Carolina Wilmington, […]

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Battle of the Books and Dare County Schools summer reading list books are available for free at the Dare County Library with a Dare County Library card. Library borrowers can access both print books and eBooks.  Battle of the Books is a quiz bowl style competition sponsored by The North Carolina School Library Media Association […]

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Cast your vote June 4th & 5th for the “Audience Favorite” category for the Ocrafolk Festival 2020 Poster Contest for the festival that Wasn’t at https://www.ocracokealive.org/ocrafolk-2020-poster-contest-…

CHEC awarded three scholarships to local seniors Anna France, Dylan Gray and Sophie Waterfield. Each scholarship is worth $1,000 each semester that the students meet GPA qualifications, for up to eight semesters. Anna France, daughter of Jeff and Brittany France of Buxton, will attend Meredith College in the fall. Anna plans to obtain a Bachelor’s […]

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

The Hyde County Board of Commissioners recessed special meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at 6 p.m., has been cancelled. The FY2020-2021 Hyde County Budget Message will be presented on Monday, June 1, 2020 at the regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting.

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

There are no changes to the trash collection schedule over Memorial Day weekend for Dare County Public Works. All areas will operate on their normal schedule on Monday, May 25. The Dare County C&D Landfill, Buxton Transfer Station, Rodanthe Recycle Center and Manteo Recycle Yard will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of […]

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Beginning on Tuesday, May 26, we will re-open the front office at our Buxton headquarters to members. We encourage you to continue to conduct business over the phone at (252)995-5616, on our website, or on our mobile app available for Android or Apple devices. For those who need to come into the office, face masks […]

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Dare County Board of Commissioners have proclaimed May 17 through May 23, as EMS Week. This week serves as a reminder to recognize all members of the Dare County’s EMS teams, who stand ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24-hours a day, seven days a week. This year’s national theme is “EMS […]

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

To assist N.C. Division of Motor Vehicle customers and partners in dealing with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, a provision included in the COVID-19 bill signed into law today by Governor Cooper grants a five-month extension of the expiration date on more than two dozen DMV credentials. The bill also allows the DMV to […]

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

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) announces today the Carolina Community Tracing Collaborative, a new partnership with Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC) and the North Carolina Area Health Education Centers (NC AHEC) to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This new initiative builds on the long-standing relationship NCDHHS has with […]

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Dare County Board of Elections In an effort to be proactive and eliminate possible election problems, Dare County Board of Elections has taken extra steps to try to ensure that our voting rolls are up to date and accurate. The 2020 election promises to be a big one, so put your stay-at-home time to good […]

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

The worldwide outbreak of the novel coronavirus has disrupted life as we knew it. #SpringBreak was quickly replaced by #StayAtHome after Governor Cooper ordered the people in the State of North Carolina to stay at home for thirty days until April 29 in response. This was done for the safety and well-being of all even […]

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In a third round of COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants, the Outer Banks Community Foundation has announced $46,788 in emergency funding to local nonprofits, supporting their efforts to address food insecurity, educational needs for students with disabilities, and crisis support for individuals who have lost their jobs. The Community Foundation awarded $25,000 to fund an innovative, […]

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

The 2020 Census population count has been underway for almost one month now. Your community is counting on you to respond. It is easier and quicker than ever to complete the short survey. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some households may not have received a mailed or home-delivered invitation from the U.S. Census Bureau with […]

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

(A message from the OBX SPCA) Dear Friends & Followers, We need your help!  Donations to the OBX SPCA have almost all but ceased in the past few weeks. We understand that times are tough during this international crisis, but it is so important to continue to give if you have resources to spare. Our […]

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In its second round of COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants, the Outer Banks Community Foundation has announced $37,680 in emergency funding to nine local nonprofits, supporting their efforts to provide for the basic, urgent needs of Outer Bankers during the COVID-19 crisis. “As this pandemic deepens, our nonprofit partners are rising to overcome serious obstacles, and […]

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Today is April 1 – Census Day! COVID-19 has brought healthcare, social services, emergency response and preparedness to the forefront, and in just 10 minutes, you can ensure funding to support these agencies and programs in our community for the future. By now, many Dare County households have received letters or postcards from the U.S. […]

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The Dare County C&D Landfill, Buxton Transfer Station, Rodanthe Recycle Center and Manteo Recycle Yard will be closed on Friday, April 10, 2020 in observance of Good Friday. The trash collection for the week of April 6th through April 10th will be as follows: Residential Trash Collection: Monday, April 6 – Kitty Hawk, Colington, Buxton, […]

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

Coastal Humane Society, Feline Hope and Friends of Felines Hatteras Island are launching a new program to help Dare County residents feed their pets through this COVID-19 pandemic. Operation Feed Our Pets will stock dog food, cat food and cat litter in local food banks so residents can get food and supplies for their furry […]

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The Outer Banks Community Foundation has announced $56,050 in COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants to eight local nonprofits, supporting their efforts to provide for the basic, urgent needs of Outer Bankers during the COVID-19 emergency. “The Coronavirus has created an unprecedented crisis for our community,” said Lorelei Costa, the Community Foundation’s executive director, “but our nonprofits, […]

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The Outer Banks Community Foundation awarded $67,400 in Community Enrichment Grants on March 13, supporting arts, children, animals, historic preservation, people battling cancer, and more. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, local nonprofits have funding for projects that will positively impact residents and visitors across the Outer Banks. The Chicamacomico Historical Association was awarded […]

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The Outer Banks Community Foundation has announced several actions to support the Outer Banks through the Coronaviris crisis. Specifically, the Community Foundation has initiated a COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants Program, including its first grant to provide home internet access to every student in the Dare County School System. The Community Foundation has also extended its […]

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Hyde County will be part of a planned outage on Ocracoke for telephone and data services due to work on the new submarine transmission cable being installed between Hatteras and Ocracoke Island.  The telephone and data services outage will begin at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday night. Service is expected to be restored before 7 a.m. Wednesday […]

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The Outer Banks Coast Guard Flotilla of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary will be offering a Coast Guard approved Boating Skills and Seamanship course beginning Thursday, April 23rd, 2020.  The comprehensive 9-session class will meet twice a week through May21st from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.  It will be held at the Pitt Center on […]

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Starting March 12, Dare County households will begin receiving invitations from the U.S. Census Bureau with information on how to respond to the census online. Some households may also receive a paper questionnaire. Every 10 years, the federal government must count each and every person living in the United States. Making sure you and your […]

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The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services wants to remind the public to stay prepared and informed regarding the Coronavirus. “At this time, the risk to the general public in North Carolina is low, and there are no individuals with Coronavirus in Dare County,” commented Dr. Sheila Davies, Dare County Health & Human […]

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As the 2019 novel coronavirus – COVID-19 – continues to spread, Dr. Keith Ramsey, infection control chief for Vidant Health, said all Vidant facilities are prepared to treat patients who have the new virus. “Vidant’s process and protocol for COVID-19 is similar to that of flu,” Dr. Ramsey said. “Our team members are trained and […]

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The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will be holding career fairs for potential employees on March 13 in Hatteras and March 19 in Morehead City. “We’re looking for exceptional employees in all positions,” said Ferry Division Director Harold Thomas. “We held similar events last year and ended up hiring dozens of qualified applicants.” The […]

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

Deadline to Return an Absentee Ballot:  No later than 5 p.m. on March 3, 2020   The voted ballot must be returned in person or by mail to the county board of elections. Absentee ballots received after 5 p.m. on Election Day will be timely only if they are received by mail no later than […]

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The Outer Banks Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications on its website: www.obcf.org. The application deadline is 11:59 pm, Sunday, March 22. The Community Foundation manages 55 different scholarship programs and expects to award about $173,000 to local students this year. Graduating high school seniors from Dare County, Currituck County, and Ocracoke are eligible […]

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The Outer Banks Community Foundation’s membership honored two Champions, elected five board members, and celebrated $1.4 million in grants and scholarships in 2019 at the organization’s Annual Meeting on February 20. The Community Foundation also announced a major new grants initiative at its meeting, the 2020 Vision Grants, which will be launched later in the […]

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

Lifesaving Church’s Bread of Life Food Pantry, temporarily located in the Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department, will reduce its open hours to 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays, effective today (Feb. 14). This change is in preparation for the pantry’s move back to its original home at the Lifesaving Church, after which the service […]

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The 2020 Dare County Schools teacher and principal of the year both come from Cape Hatteras Secondary School of Coastal Studies. Art Teacher Justin Paxton was selected to serve as this year’s District Teacher of the Year. Paxton’s community mural art project has inspired many students, teachers, and business leaders to get involved in the […]

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Board Member Mary Ellon Ballance and Superintendent John Farrelly recognize Cape Hatteras community member and business leader, Jarvis Williams and his wife, Donna Williams for their recent financial donation that paid outstanding lunch balances for several students that were unable to buy their own lunch.

Many properties have been reclassified on the new flood maps that will become effective on June 19. The Dare County Planning Board will hold two informational meetings about the updated flood maps for Dare County that will become effective June 19. Many properties have been reclassified on the new flood maps, in many instances at […]

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

One-stop absentee voting, more commonly known as early voting, begins on February 13 in Dare County, roughly three weeks away from the March 3 primary day. During the early voting period, any registered voter can cast an absentee ballot in person on select days prior to Election Day. Unlike on Election Day, when registered voters […]

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The Dare County Friends of Youth program is in need of caring adult volunteers to mentor young people in the community. One-on-one and group mentoring opportunities are available. One-on-one mentors meet with their youth twice a month, for at least one year, participating in activities that build confidence, social skills, and friendship. Group mentors will […]

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This year marks Dare County’s Sesquicentennial—its 150th anniversary! Throughout 2020, the County will proudly celebrate its history, people, nature, businesses, culture, and services.  On February 3, 1870, the North Carolina General Assembly joined parts of Currituck, Hyde, and Tyrrell counties to form a new county in order to bring government functions closer to the people. Due […]

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

The 6th Annual Project Glam Girls is proud to announce that the boutique will be open again this year, thanks to the support of our community. Project Glam Girls (and guys) provides free prom dresses, shoes, accessories, tuxedos, suits, ties and more to girls (and guys) in our community. Much more than a donation bin, […]

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The Outer Banks Restaurant Association is collecting kitchen equipment for restaurants in Ocracoke that were affected by Hurricane Dorian. Many restaurants lost everything and are starting from scratch. “We all (restaurant owners) have used kitchen equipment laying around that we aren’t using.” Said Mike Kelly with Kelly’s Hospitality Group. Mr. Kelly has a storage unit […]

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In an effort to reach and engage with Hatteras Island citizens, Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robert L. “Bob” Woodard, Sr. will repeat the State of the County 2020 presentation on Monday, February 3 at Cape Hatteras Secondary School (CHSS). Chairman Woodard will deliver the State of the County presentation that originally took place […]

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Tax listing forms have been mailed from the Dare County Tax Listing Office. North Carolina General Statute 105-274 requires that all property, real and personal, within the jurisdiction of the state is subject to taxation unless it has been specifically excluded by statute. Furnishings in a rental home, aircraft, boats, boat motors, jet skis, mobile […]

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Dare County Arts Council announces a Call For Entry for the 39th Annual New World Festival of the Arts, which will return to the Manteo waterfront August 12-13, 2020. Artists from all over the East Coast will travel to the Outer Banks to showcase their fine art, including ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, photography, wood design, leather […]

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Registration for the 32nd Annual Outer Banks Senior Games will open on Thursday, January 23, 2020. Registration is open to artists and athletes over the age of 50. The Outer Banks Senior Games competition will be held April 20 through May 2, 2020. Top competitors will qualify to compete in the 2020 State Finals held […]

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

Dare County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) recently began implementing updated equipment and new life-saving devices into patient service. The upgraded equipment ensures the department’s continued ability to provide cutting edge medical care to Dare County residents and visitors. The Board of Commissioners provided funding for the equipment in the 2020 Capital Improvements Plan. A new […]

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The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking input from the public, agency constituents, and stakeholders to help identify issues and options related to Sunday hunting on game lands. The survey, which should take no more than 15 minutes to complete, will be available through Feb. 2 and is intended to help the agency better understand how […]

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River City Rockin’ Blues band held a fundraising concert in October and on Saturday presented a check for $3,500 to Ocracoke School. RCRB founder Nannette Garrett organized the event in the Washington Civic Center. The day-long event consisted of performances by numerous musical artists, both local and regional, local food trucks, raffle door prizes, as well […]

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Luka Kinard, a North Carolina teen, began vaping at the age of 14 and quickly became addicted.  Once an honor roll student and athlete, he quickly lost sight of his everyday interests and moved his focus to Juuling.  Luka experienced mood swings and behavior changes along with financial challenges as he tried to feed his […]

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Take control of your energy costs and save It’s a new year and we are excited to provide a new rate option for residential accounts. Most of our members pay the standard, residential rate – a flat rate for power, no matter what time of day or month it is used. But if you’re looking […]

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Hatteras Island’s youngest community members are invited to a special breakfast with Santa Claus himself followed by a free holiday shopping spree this Saturday, December 21, at the Salvo Fire Station. The full-morning event kicks off with breakfast at 8 a.m., and Santa will arrive at 9 a.m. to hear last-minute Christmas wishes and to […]

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The Buxton Transfer Station is closed until further notice due to an issue with the weigh-in station where residents and commercial builders have waste weighed before disposal. Staff is on site assessing the problem and the Buxton Transfer Station will reopen as soon as possible. The Manns Harbor Transfer Station located at 1603 Cub Road […]

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The location for Hatteras Island citizens to provide public comment via remote videolink at Dare County Board of Commissioner meetings has been temporarily relocated from the Fessenden Center Annex to the Fessenden Center. The relocation is a result of hurricane recovery services being provided at the Annex building. The Fessenden Center is located at 46830 […]

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Thanks to volunteers and fosters, the Outer Banks SPCA has an empty shelter for the first time in 15 years. But now that the threat of Hurricane Dorian has passed, the organization is asking that foster cats be returned to the shelter anytime after 8:30 a.m. Sept. 10 and dogs returned after 1 p.m. “Last […]

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The Outer Banks SPCA is asking folks evacuating the Outer Banks to consider bringing along a shelter pet to foster. “We need to get out as many animals as we can into foster homes BEFORE WEDNESDAY morning,” the shelter said in a Facebook post. “If you decide to evacuate, please take your foster baby (and […]

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The Dare County C & D Landfill, Manteo Transfer Station and Buxton Transfer Station, the Manteo Recycle Yard and the Rodanthe Recycle Center will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Trash collection will be on a regular schedule.

Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Mr. Tipps, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Mr. Tipps, 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/. Video to embed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQpJcdFo3zU&feature=youtu.be

Meet the Outer Banks SPCA rabbits that are the pets of the week, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on these rabbits, 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/.

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

The Avon Farmers market had sunny weather and plenty of crowds on its opening day, as it officially kick-started its 2019 summer season. Originally established in Buxton In 2010 before moving to its current home next to Pangea Tavern and the Koru Beach Klub in Avon, vendors reported that folks were popping by before the […]

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Dare County Public Works is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for Dare County residents. A collection will be held in Buxton on Friday, May 24 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Buxton Transfer Station located at 47015 Buxton Back Road and on Saturday, May 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]

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Another month of spring sports has come to close, which means it’s time for our monthly Cape Hatteras Secondary School (CHSS) sports round-up. April presented some challenges for the Canes. Where there are challenges, however, there are opportunities to rise to the occasion and that’s exactly what the Canes did. Although every team might not […]

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With the turning of clocks forward, spring finally sprung in March — even though the weather hasn’t seemed to notice yet. Despite numerous cancellations at the beginning of their seasons, spring sports are officially in full swing, and Cape Hatteras Secondary School (CHSS) is ready to show their conference what they can do. The Lady […]

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The Outer Banks Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications on its website: www.obcf.org. The application deadline is 11:59 pm, Sunday, March 31. The Community Foundation manages 50 different scholarship programs and expects to award about $170,000 to local students this year. Graduating high school seniors from Dare County, Currituck County, and Ocracoke are eligible to […]

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The following is a statement released by the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce on the recent approval of permits issued for seismic testing, blasting and exploration along the East Coast. The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce represents approximately 950 businesses and organizations along the beautiful North Carolina coast from Corolla in Currituck County, from Duck […]

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The following is a letter sent to the editor from Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bob Woodard and Town of Nags Head Mayor Benjamin Cahoon on the recent approval to conduct seismic surveys along the Atlantic coastline.