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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Carolina

January 27, 2020 | Community News Brief

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/

Project Glam Girls set to open in March

January 27, 2020 | Community News Brief

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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Outer Banks Restaurant Association Collecting Kitchen Equipment for Ocracoke Restaurants

January 27, 2020 | Community News Brief

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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Dare County Planning Board to Host Informational Meetings on New Flood Maps for Unincorporated Dare County

January 27, 2020 | Community News Brief

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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Dare County Chairman to Present State of the County 2020 on Hatteras Island

January 23, 2020 | Community News Brief

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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Dare County Tax Listing Forms Have Been Mailed to Residents

January 23, 2020 | Community News Brief

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 Now Accepting New World Festival Of The Arts Applications

January 22, 2020 | Community News Brief

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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32nd Annual Outer Banks Senior Games Registration Opens January 23

January 22, 2020 | Community News Brief

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

January 21, 2020 | Community News Brief

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/

New Life-Saving Equipment and Upgraded Technology for Dare County EMS

January 21, 2020 | Community News Brief

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 Lost Colony Open Auditions Announced

January 21, 2020 | Community News Brief

Become a Cast Member of the 2020 Season of The Lost Colony The Roanoke Island Historical Association (RIHA) has announced the dates for the local Outer Banks auditions for the 2020 season of The Lost Colony. Associate Producer for The Lost Colony, Lance Culpepper, has organized the auditions and will be joined by Ira David […]

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Wildlife Commission Seeks Input on Sunday Hunting on Game Lands

January 21, 2020 | Community News Brief

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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Another fundraiser success for Ocracoke School

January 16, 2020 | Community News Brief | From The: Ocracoke Observer

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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Midgett Realty sales team and Citizens Bank donate $7,200 to Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation

January 15, 2020 | Business Briefs

Trisha Midgett and her team, (John Mills, Ashley King, Courtney Snearer and Michael Milteer), from the Rodanthe office of Midgett Realty and Drew Wright and his team, (Alex Wright, Betty Brickhouse and Deborah Beddingfield), from Citizens Bank in Southern Shores presented the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation (HICF) with a check for $7,200 that they collectively […]

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Escape a Vape Events to be Hosted throughout Dare County

January 13, 2020 | Community News Brief

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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Brief power outages scheduled for January 16

January 13, 2020 | Community News Brief

Maintenance to the transmission system will require a brief outage on Thursday, January 16. Friday, January 17 has been set for a rain date. Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo & Avon will experience a brief outage at 8 a.m. There will also be a brief outage at the conclusion of work. If for any reason, your electric power […]

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Community Foundation Now Accepting 2020 Grant Applications

January 13, 2020 | Business Briefs

The Outer Banks Community Foundation is now accepting applications from nonprofits for its Community Enrichment Grants Program. Applications must be submitted online via the Community Foundation’s web portal. The first deadline of the year is Friday, January 31. The Community Enrichment Grants Program is the Community Foundation’s largest and broadest funding opportunity. In 2019 the Community Foundation […]

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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Comet

January 13, 2020 | Community News Brief

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

Revised Trash Collection Schedule for Week of January 20-24

January 13, 2020 | Community News Brief

Dare County offices are closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Offices will open at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21. The Dare County C&D Landfill, Buxton Transfer Station, Rodanthe Recycle Center and Manteo Recycle Yard will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2020 in observance of the Martin Luther […]

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Dare County Register of Deeds Office Now Accepts Passport Applications

January 8, 2020 | Community News Brief

Dare County Register of Deeds Cheryl House is pleased to announce that the Register of Deeds Office now accepts passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. U.S. citizens planning international travel may apply for their passports at the Dare County Register of Deeds Office Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 […]

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Ocracoke Island artists invited to teach winter workshops

January 7, 2020 | Community News Brief

Ocracoke Alive is inviting Ocracoke Island artists to teach winter workshops introducing interested community members to different art media. The format for these workshops from February to April is for two consecutive afternoon/evenings for Adult Students Workshops (for ages 15 and over). In Student Workshops (for Ocracoke School students), instructors will work with a variety […]

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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Jack

January 6, 2020 | Community News Brief

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

State of the County Meeting Set for Jan. 15

January 6, 2020 | Community News Brief

CHEC Announces New Time of Use Rates

January 6, 2020 | Community News Brief

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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Dare County Announced Large Item Pick-Up Schedule for 2020

January 2, 2020 | Community News Brief

The Dare County Sanitation Department will be conducting a large household pick‐up for residential customer only. NO COMMERCIAL BUSINESS DEBRIS WILL BE PICKED UP. January 28, 2020 Tuesday East Lake, Stumpy Point, Manns Harbor February 4, 2020 Tuesday Wanchese February 18, 2020 Tuesday Manteo (outside town limits) March 3, 2020 Tuesday Colington Harbor – inside […]

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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Sox

January 2, 2020 | Community News Brief

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

Outer Banks Hazard Mitigation Plan Meeting Set for January 8 in Buxton

January 2, 2020 | Community News Brief

Dare and Currituck Counties are nearing the final stages of updating the Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Counties’ participation is required in order to maintain eligibility for future pre and post-disaster grant funding from FEMA. The planning effort has helped both Counties and incorporated communities identify hazard risks, understand vulnerability, and develop ways […]

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Island Community Invited to Breakfast with Santa and Free Holiday Shopping Spree

December 18, 2019 | Community News Brief | By: Joy Crist

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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Cape Hatteras Elementary Students Launch a Year-Long Sea Turtle Project with NEST

December 16, 2019 | Community News Brief

Dare Education Foundation is thrilled to partner with NEST (Network of Endangered Sea Turtles) and Cape Hatteras Elementary to implement a year-long Sea Turtle Project with 3rd graders. This $1000 grant will provide books, materials and a field trip for this enriching learning opportunity.

Deadline for SBA and State Individual Assistance for Hurricane Dorian is Dec. 16

December 16, 2019 | Community News Brief

The deadline for submitting applications to the Small Business Administration for a disaster relief loan and for state Individual Assistance is Monday, Dec. 16. To qualify for State Individual Assistance you must first fill out an SBA loan application. With the deadline quickly approaching, it is recommended that you fill out both at the same […]

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CHSS Baseball Team Raises More Than $1,000 to Help Local Families Have a Happy Holiday

December 16, 2019 | Community News Brief

Members of the Cape Hatteras Secondary School (CHSS) Hurricane Baseball team concluded their annual community service project on Saturday, December 14, raising more than $1,000 for the local island community in the process. During the months of November and December, Hurricane baseball players sold $1 raffle tickets for a $100 WalMart gift card. The players […]

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There’s still time to help Ocracoke and Hatteras kids through USPS Operation Santa

December 16, 2019 | Community News Brief | By: Kari Pugh | From The: OBX Today

Sixty-six children from Ocracoke and Hatteras islands have written to the jolly old elf through the U.S. Postal Service’s Operation Santa program, now in its 107th season of helping bring Christmas to cheer to those in need. The program, available only in select areas, added the two Outer Banks communities following Hurricane Dorian. The postal […]

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Holiday Trash Collection Schedule

December 16, 2019 | Community News Brief

The Dare County C&D Landfill, Buxton Transfer Station, Rodanthe Recycle center and Manteo Recycle Yard will be closed for Christmas on Tuesday, December 24, Wednesday, December 25, and Thursday, December 26, 2019. They will be closed again on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2020. CHRISTMAS WEEK: There will be one pick up per area […]

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Ocracoke Tourism Development Authority to take over marketing of island

December 13, 2019 | Business Briefs | From The: Ocracoke Observer

The Ocracoke Tourism Development Authority has voted to assume the promotion duties for Ocracoke Island and as of June 30 will no longer contract with the Ocracoke Civic & Business Association for that work. The TDA, the OCBA and the Ocracoke Occupancy Tax Board arrived at this decision Dec. 11 after meeting to discuss the […]

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Coast Guard Auxiliary Change of Watch Celebrates Family Ties

December 12, 2019 | Community News Brief

The Outer Banks Flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary observed their annual Change of Watch ceremony this December. It was a celebration of family relationships and a collaboration with fellow Auxiliarists and the U.S. Coast Guard teams at Station Oregon Inlet in Nags Head, Coast Guard Air Station in Elizabeth City, and the Coast […]

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Dare County Establishes a “Complete Count Committee” for 2020 Census

December 12, 2019 | Community News Brief

Dare County has established a Complete Count Committee for the 2020 Census that is made up of individuals from county departments, towns, and various community groups. The Committee is focused on implementing an awareness campaign to engage and educate the community about the Census and why it’s vital to self-respond. The group’s goal is to […]

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NOAA Weather Spotters Class to be Held in Buxton on December 19

December 10, 2019 | Community News Brief

The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City, NC will be conducting a Winter SKYWARN (weather spotters) training class on December 19th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. The class will be held inside the Fessenden Center Annex located at 47017 Buxton Back Road in Buxton, NC. The class is for beginners or anybody that has a […]

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CHEC Brings Electric Vehicle Charging to Avon

December 9, 2019 | Business Briefs

Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) has partnered with North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives, its power supplier and state association, to install an electric vehicle charging station at the Avon Pier parking lot on Hatteras Island. Part of an expanding statewide cooperative charging network, the DC Fast Charge station is now available for public charging. “Hatteras Island […]

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Wind Voyager Triple-S Invitational surpasses $140,323 in donations to HIYEF

December 6, 2019 | Business Briefs

On December 3, REAL Watersports CoFounder Trip Forman presented the Hatteras Island Youth Education Fund Board of Directors with a check for the money raised during the 2019 Wind Voyager Triple-S Invitational. This year’s HIYEF donation was given in recognition of Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy, a tireless community advocate. REAL chose to make this year’s donation […]

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Dare County Sheriff’s Office K9 Sorbi to get donation of body armor

December 4, 2019 | Community News Brief

Dare County Sheriff’s Office K9 Sorbi will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Sorbi’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Ike, Vancouver, WA Police Department”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks. Vested Interest […]

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$2,100 Raised for Cancer Foundation at Fessenden Center’s Fit-a-Thon

December 2, 2019 | Business Briefs

The Fessenden Center raised $2,100 for the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation at its recent 3rd Annual Fit-a-Thon which is an event that combines exercise classes, healthy foods, and raffles with a very worthy local cause. The Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation (HICF) is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization which provides support for cancer patients and their families […]

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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Emmett

November 26, 2019 | Community News Brief

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

Norfolk Man Arrested after Traffic Stop on N.C. 12 Near Coquina Beach

November 22, 2019 | Crime Reports

On the evening of November 20, 2019, the Dare County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division assisted the North Carolina Highway Patrol with a traffic stop on NC Hwy 12 near the Coquina Beach area. During the traffic stop, a search of the vehicle was conducted and an amount of illegal controlled substances were seized. There were […]

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Dare County Thanksgiving Trash Collection Schedule

November 22, 2019 | Community News Brief

The Buxton Transfer Station , C&D Landfill , Rodanthe Recycle Center and the Manteo Recycle Yard will be closed on Thursday, November 28 and Friday. November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. There will be one pick up per area the week of Thanksgiving, November 25 through November 29. Residential Trash Collection for the […]

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Candidate Filing for the March 2020 Dare County Primary Election

November 22, 2019 | Community News Brief

Candidates seeking election for the March 3, 2020 Dare County Primary Election may file for office beginning Monday, December 2 at 12:00 p.m. through Friday, December 20 at 12:00 p.m. Candidates must submit required paperwork (Notice of Candidacy) along with the filing fee by the December 20 noon deadline. A candidate must be a registered […]

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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Houdini

November 19, 2019 | Community News Brief

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

Avon man arrested after narcotics task force executes search warrant

November 14, 2019 | Crime Reports | 1

On November 13, 2019, the Dare County Narcotics Task Force executed a Search Warrant at a residence on Westerly Lane in Avon North Carolina. During the search of the residence an amount of Methamphetamine was located and Charles Thomas Corpening, M/45, was arrested. He was charged with Felony Possession with the Intent to Sell/Deliver Methamphetamine […]

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Nominations Being Accepted for Governor’s Volunteer Service Award

November 14, 2019 | Community News Brief

Any person, group, or business from the public, non-profit or private sector serving Dare County may be nominated for the award. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. Now is the time to nominate outstanding volunteers in Dare County who deserve special recognition for their service to our community. About […]

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The 27th Annual Island-wide Food Drive Has Begun

November 13, 2019 | Community News Brief

The 27th Annual Island-wide Food Drive to stock the shelves of the Hatteras Island Food Pantry in Buxton is now underway and will run through Dec. 31. Only with your support will this non-denominational, non-profit outreach be able to meet the needs of our island community this winter. Whether you donate unopened non-perishable food, personal care […]

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County Programs and Services Available to Dare County Veterans

November 7, 2019 | Community News Brief

Dare County, in partnership with Current TV, has released a video outlining services available to Dare County Veterans. The Board of Commissioners is committed to providing the 4,000 veterans who call Dare County home with assistance through the Veterans Service Office and the Veterans Advisory Council. The video provides an overview of available services, including an […]

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Hurricanes Baseball Team Launches Annual Angel Gift Fundraiser

November 6, 2019 | Community News Brief

For the 4th year in a row, returning and prospective members of the Cape Hatteras Secondary School varsity and JV baseball teams are pitching in to help make the holidays a brighter time for many Hatteras Island families. Tuesday November 5, 2019 the Hurricanes kicked off their annual fundraiser and toy drive. The baseball team partners with […]

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Hatteras Island Angel Gift Program Details Announced

November 6, 2019 | Community News Brief

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. Dare County Department of Health and Human Services works with these […]

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CHEC Awards Bright Ideas Grants to Local Educators

November 6, 2019 | Community News Brief

Bright ideas are coming to a classroom near you! This month CHEC is awarding $3,000 in Bright Ideas education grants to exceptional educators in local schools. These grants are awarded each year to teachers for innovative classroom-based projects that enhance student learning. Congratulations to Kristin Gray of Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHES) for your winning […]

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A Home for the Holidays Seeks Help for Ocracoke Islanders

November 5, 2019 | Community News Brief

A home for the holidays is seeking funds and shelter for residents of hurricane-stricken Ocracoke Island. Dorian made landfall on September 6, and with the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays fast approaching, as estimated 400 Ocracoke residents – or half of the island’s population – are still without a place to call home. In this season […]

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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Big Red

November 5, 2019 | Community News Brief

Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Big Red, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Big Red, 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 Sheriff’s Office Arrest Blotter October 2019

November 5, 2019 | Crime Reports

Below is a list of people who have been arrested on view or with warrants by the Dare County Sheriff’s Office for a felony charge and taken to the Dare County Detention Facility. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty. October 1, 2019 Christina Marie Rotolo F/34 Felony Poss Cocaine (F) Poss Drug Para […]

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Dare County Sheriff’s Office Crime Blotter October 2019

November 5, 2019 | Crime Reports

SHERIFF’S BLOTTER October 1, 2019 – October 31, 2019 Dare County Unincorporated Areas October 1, 2019 Larceny. 200 block of Sandpiper Drive, Colington. Money stolen. October 2, 2019 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 100 block of Harbor Road, Wanchese. Sold stolen property. October 10, 2019 Larceny. 100 block of Swan View Drive, Colington. Heavy equipment […]

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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Daisy

October 29, 2019 | Community News Brief

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

Veteran Supporter David Twiford awarded Order of the Long Leaf Pine

October 25, 2019 | Business Briefs

On September 11, 2019, Twiford Funeral Homes, LLC held their second annual Patriot Day Celebration. This celebration pays tribute to those who lost their life as a result of the attacks on September 11, 2001. The day ended with a surprise for David H. Twiford, CEO of Twiford Funeral Homes, LLC. This year’s celebration included […]

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Ocracoke public hearing rescheduled to Oct. 30

October 25, 2019 | Community News Brief

The Coastal Resources Commission has rescheduled a public hearing on oceanfront erosion rates that was originally scheduled for Oct. 8 in Ocracoke. The public hearing will be held on Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. at the Hyde County Government Center, 30 Oyster Creek Road, Swan Quarter. The public hearing will be simultaneously broadcast via telecommunications […]

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Director of the Outer Banks Community Foundation Provides Update on Dorian Relief Efforts

October 24, 2019 | Guest Column

The following is a Letter to the Editor from Lorelei Costa, Executive Director of the Outer Banks Community Foundation. In the weeks since Hurricane Dorian slammed into the Outer Banks, I have had the incredible privilege of witnessing a community coming together to lift up its own. Two days ago, the local committee that is […]

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St. John’s UMC in Avon to Host Fundraising Dinner on November 5

October 22, 2019 | Community News Brief

The St. John’s United Methodist Church (UMC) in Avon village is hosting a fundraising dinner complete with a raffle drawing for several local and eye-catching artworks on Tuesday, November 5, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. The dinner will feature both shrimp chowder and clam chowder, as well as tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwiches, artisan […]

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Commissioners Set Public Hearing for Leslie Lane Water System Extension and Special Assessment

October 16, 2019 | Community News Brief

A public hearing will be held on Monday, November 4 at 9:30 a.m. for the Dare County Board of Commissioners to receive comments regarding the construction of a water supply system to extend service to 21 properties located on Leslie Lane in Avon. Comments can be made in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room at the Dare County […]

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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Alfie

October 14, 2019 | Community News Brief

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

October 9, 2019 | Community News Brief

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

CHSS Receives Recycling Grant

October 8, 2019 | Community News Brief

At the October 7 Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting in Manteo, NOAA’s Monitor National Marine Sanctuary presented Cape Hatteras Secondary Principal, Beth Rooks, and teacher, Clayton Tiderman, with a check for $3,000 to continue their work to promote recycling. Cape Hatteras Secondary was recognized as an Ocean Guardian School-Year 1, for successfully fulfilling all […]

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Independent book stores on the Outer Banks come together after Dorian

October 7, 2019 | Community News Brief

So this is how we roll on the Outer Banks of NC. To set the stage: Every island out here has an indie bookstore. Running North to South down the Outer Banks: Downtown Books in Manteo on Roanoke Island helmed by Jamie Anderson, my store: Buxton Village Books in Buxton on Hatteras Island , and […]

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Dare County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Blotter September 2019

October 3, 2019 | Crime Reports

Below is a list of people who have been arrested on view or with warrants by the Dare County Sheriff’s Office for a felony charge and taken to the Dare County Detention Facility. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty. September 2, 2019 Blake Donavan Cox M/35 Felony Poss Sch VI Cont Sub (F) […]

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Dare County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Blotter August 2019

October 3, 2019 | Crime Reports

Below is a list of people who have been arrested on view or with warrants by the Dare County Sheriff’s Office for a felony charge and taken to the Dare County Detention Facility. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty. August 1, 2019 Michael Joseph Williams M/26 Poss Sch VV Controlled Sub (F) August […]

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Dare County On the Job: Dare Advanced EMT

October 3, 2019 | Community News Brief

Dare County released the third segment of On the Job, featuring Dare County EMS Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Matt Munden. Join host Rich Coleman, as he rides along in one of Dare County’s ambulances and talks to Munden, a Hatteras Island resident and Dare County EMS employee for the last four years. Munden talks […]

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Community Foundation Awards $70,000 to Nonprofits for Disaster Recovery

October 2, 2019 | Community News Brief

The Outer Banks Community Foundation has awarded over $70,000 in Rapid Response Grants to nonprofits that are leading disaster relief efforts in the face of Hurricane Dorian, and to nonprofits that were devastated by the storm. The Community Foundation has been busily raising money to help families and individuals from Ocracoke and Dare County recover […]

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Dare County Schools Recognized as a National Board Accomplished School District

October 1, 2019 | Community News Brief

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards unveiled on September 26 a program that recognizes school districts across the country that work hard to promote student learning through accomplished teaching. The National Board Accomplished Districts program will initially honor 81 districts in which at least 20% of its teachers have achieved National Board certification, encouraging teachers to […]

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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Marian

October 1, 2019 | Community News Brief

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

Outer Banks Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund Receives $50,000 from BB&T Charitable Fund

September 27, 2019 | Business Briefs

The Outer Banks Community Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund has received a $50,000 grant from the BB&T Charitable Fund to help support hundreds of affected families across Dare County and Ocracoke following Hurricane Dorian. “BB&T’s mission for our bank has always been to make our world a better place to live, and we are so honored […]

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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Speckle

September 26, 2019 | Community News Brief

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

Dine Out for Disaster Relief raises nearly $50,000 for Ocracoke and Hatteras

September 24, 2019 | Business Briefs

Last Tuesday, several members of the Outer Banks Restaurant Association participated in Dine Out for Disaster Relief, raising close to $50,000 to help Ocracoke and Hatteras in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. Participating restaurants donated 50% of their food sales to the Outer Banks Community Foundation to help their neighbors. “When disaster or hardship strikes […]

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Buxton Transfer Station Closed Until Further Notice

September 24, 2019 | Community News Brief

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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Location on Hatteras Island for Public Comment During Commissioners Meetings Temporarily Relocated to Fessenden Center

September 12, 2019 | Community News Brief

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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Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum reopens

September 12, 2019 | Business Briefs

The state’s maritime museum system will return to full operations today. The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, located at 59200 Museum Drive in Hatteras, will reopen to the public at noon today. The opening coincides with the restoration of full access to Frisco and Hatteras Village. The museum closed Sept. 4 in advance of Hurricane Dorian and remained […]

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TowneBank Leads With $150,000 Disaster Relief Donation

September 10, 2019 | Business Briefs

With a $150,000 contribution to the Outer Banks Community Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund, TowneBank has committed to helping Ocracoke and Hatteras Island rebuild after Hurricane Dorian. “Our hearts go out to the Ocracoke and Hatteras communities as they rebuild their homes and businesses,” said Taylor Sugg, president of TowneBank Northeastern North Carolina. “This is the […]

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O-B-X is O-P-E-N

September 10, 2019 | Business Briefs | 1

Visitors Return to Outer Banks Towns; Hatteras Island Begins to Open The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau announces that visitors have begun returning to the north beach towns of Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and the Roanoke Island town of Manteo and other villages north of Oregon Inlet following Hurricane Dorian’s […]

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Outer Banks SPCA thanks volunteers; says foster pets can return Tuesday

September 10, 2019 | Community News Brief

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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Mobile food kitchen location change

September 8, 2019 | Business Briefs

The Salvation Army’s mobile food kitchen in Hatteras Village has moved to the Frisco Fire Department. Anyone who can travel there safely is welcome. The Frisco location and the Buxton location located at the old PNC Bank will serve three meals a day at 8 am, 12 pm and 6 pm.

Outer Banks SPCA finds enough foster families ahead of Dorian

September 4, 2019 | Community News Brief | By: Joy Crist

The Outer Banks SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) recently announced that they have found enough foster families to take care of animals at the shelter before Hurricane Dorian’s arrival. The Outer Banks SPCA put out a call for help earlier in the week asking for evacuees to take potential foster pets […]

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Evacuating? Take a foster from the OBX SPCA with you

September 3, 2019 | Community News Brief | By: Kari Pugh | From The: OBX Today

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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Dare County Public Works Labor Day Schedule

August 29, 2019 | Community News Brief

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.

IFP Announces Premium Subscriptions to Help Support Community Journalism

August 27, 2019 | Business Briefs

Access to the Island Free Press is always free but premium subscriptions and various contribution levels are now available to all interested readers. Premium subscriptions includes free access to classified ad postings, and an IFP bumper sticker. Best of all, you’ll also be supporting the quality journalism that you have come to rely on for […]

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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Mr. Tipps

August 26, 2019 | Community News Brief

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

Dare County On The Job: Dare MedFlight Pilot

August 21, 2019 | Business Briefs

Dare County released the second segment of On the Job, featuring Dare MedFlight pilot Andy Reed. Join host Rich Coleman, as he takes off with Dare MedFlight and learns firsthand what it’s like to have an office in the sky. Reed, a U.S. Army veteran and Dare County EMS employee for the last five years, […]

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Volunteers Needed for Statewide Fall Litter Sweep

August 21, 2019 | Business Briefs

The N.C. Department of Transportation needs volunteers to help clean up trash along roads during the Adopt-A-Highway Fall Litter Sweep from Sept. 14-28. Each April and September, NCDOT asks volunteers to help remove litter from roadsides. Volunteers from local businesses, schools, non-profits, churches and community groups play an important role in keeping North Carolina’s roads […]

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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pets of the Week

August 13, 2019 | Community News Brief

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/.

Ocrafolk School Offers Unique Fall Retreat for Lifetime Learners

August 9, 2019 | Business Briefs

October 20-25, 2019, Ocracoke Alive’s Ocrafolk School will offer an insider’s guide to Ocracoke Island designed to spark creativity and sense of community. Based at the historic Berkley Manor, inspiring instructors will guide adult participants of all experience levels through their choice of one of six specialized courses: Cooking with Island Chefs, Jewelry Making, Mind […]

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Dare County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Blotter June 2019

August 8, 2019 | Crime Reports

Below is a list of people who have been arrested on view or with warrants by the Dare County Sheriff’s Office for a felony charge and taken to the Dare County Detention Facility. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty. July 2, 2019 Nicholas Scott Baker M/22 Poss of a Sch IV Cont Sub […]

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Sheriff’s Office Warns Public About Telephone Scam

August 8, 2019 | Crime Reports

The Dare County Sheriff’s Office has received reports that scammers are calling and identifying themselves as a representative from Social Security. They are requesting social security numbers and personal information. Please hang up and call Dare Central to make a report. 252-473-3444.

Outer Banks Forever Announces Founding Board of Directors

August 7, 2019 | Community News Brief

After a successful launch during National Park Week in April 2019, Outer Banks Forever is proud to announce its founding Board of Directors. Outer Banks Forever is the official nonprofit partner of the three national parks in the Outer Banks – Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and the Wright Brothers National […]

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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Tigger

August 6, 2019 | Community News Brief

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/.

New Boutique Announces its Opening in Avon

August 6, 2019 | Business Briefs

The Salty Sandollar Boutique is all about handmade and custom designed decor and jewelry. Around 80 percent of the items in the shop are handmade. Kids and adults alike will love the handmade resin key chains and necklaces, and there’s a lot of fun coastal wall decor, including custom-made wooden plaques. Pillows, change purses, beach […]

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Statewide Pole Top Rescue Competition Tests Lifesaving Skills of CHEC Employee

August 2, 2019 | Business Briefs

C HEC Lineman Jonathan Vernesoni joined 22 other electric cooperative line workers from across the state on Thursday, May 30 at the 2019 Pole Top Rescue competition in Raleigh. This biennial event pits line workers against the clock and each other as they demonstrate essential lifesaving skills and the job knowledge required to maintain the […]

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Local Student Visits Washington D.C. During Youth Tour

August 2, 2019 | Business Briefs

This summer, North Carolina’s electric cooperatives sent 45 exceptional high schoolers to represent their communities in Washington D.C. on the 2019 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. From June 15-21, the North Carolina delegates joined more than 1,800 students from across the country to explore historic monuments and museums, meet elected officials at the U.S. Capitol, participate […]

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Touchstone Energy Scholarship Winners Attend Basketball Camp

August 2, 2019 | Business Briefs

Touchstone Energy Scholarship Winners Landon Clark

Two local middle-school students attended basketball camp on college campuses this summer, thanks to a Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarship from CHEC. Audrey Kramer of Buxton expanded her knowledge of basketball and fine-tuned her skills on the court at the Wolfpack Women’s Basketball Camp under the direction of Coach Wes Moore. The camp took place […]

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Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras Village is Seeking Volunteers

July 25, 2019 | Business Briefs

The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras Village is seeking volunteers to work at the front desk. Volunteering is done on a weekly, monthly, occasional or seasonal basis. All efforts are appreciated; and you don’t have to be a historian to volunteer. You need to be at least 18 years-old and have a friendly […]

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Dare County Launches On the Job Video Series

July 24, 2019 | Business Briefs

Dare County, in partnership with Current TV, has released the first segment of On the Job, a new video series dedicated to highlighting hardworking Dare County employees providing vital services to residents and property owners. Join host, Rich Coleman, as he rides along with the folks working behind the scenes and explores what makes Dare […]

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SUVs Had Their Tires Slashed at Beach Access on Hatteras Island, Kill Devil Hills

July 19, 2019 | Crime Reports | By: Sam Walker | From The: OBX Today

Multiple reports have been filed with law enforcement in recent days of tires being slashed on sport utility vehicles parked at a beach access in Kill Devil Hills and on Hatteras Island. The Kill Devil Hills incident happened on Wednesday sometime between 3:30 and 4:15 p.m. at the Raleigh Street access. All four tires on […]

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Community Grants Available for Area Nonprofits

July 15, 2019 | Business Briefs

The Currituck-Dare Community Foundation, Currituck-Dare Women’s Fund and NC Coastal Research and Environmental Education Fund are currently accepting grant applications from area nonprofits that serve needs in the local community. Applications are available online beginning June 28.The deadline for applications is noon July 30. Visit this page for information about applying. Click here for more information […]

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Dare County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Blotter June 2019

July 6, 2019 | Crime Reports

Below is a list of people who have been arrested on view or with warrants by the Dare County Sheriff’s Office for a felony charge and taken to the Dare County Detention Facility. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty. June 1, 2019 Megin Elizabeth Stackes F/34 Poss/Manu/Sell/Deliver <methamphetamine (F) Poss Cont Substance Prison/Jail […]

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Coastal Management Realigns District Office Jurisdictions to Keep Up With the Times

June 28, 2019 | Community News Brief | 1

The population dynamics on the coast of North Carolina are changing, and the workload for coastal development permits is shifting, too. To keep up with the times, the Division of Coastal Management will adjust the jurisdictions of its four regulatory district offices. The change will take place July 1. Over the past decade, three coastal […]

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Community Foundation Awards More Than $36,000 in Grants

June 28, 2019 | Community News Brief | By: Donna Barnett

From finding forever homes for senior pets to restoring history, thanks to the generosity of Outer Banks Community Foundation donors, a variety of local nonprofits are now prepared to augment their impact on the community. When Community Foundation board members met in early June, they awarded nearly $37,000 in Community Enrichment and Special Focus grants […]

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Hatteras Fire District Receives Stellar Rating After Inspection

June 28, 2019 | Community News Brief

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey announced today that the following Fire Districts completed their routine inspection and received the listed rating, on listed effective dates. The inspection, conducted by officials with the Department of Insurance Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM), is required on a regular basis as part of […]

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There is Such a Thing as a Free Lunch at Grub Club

June 19, 2019 | Business Briefs | By: Joy Crist

Starting on Wednesday, June 19, kids of all ages will be treated to a free lunch at the St. John United Methodist Church (UMC) in Avon, courtesy of the newly launched “Grub Club.” The Grub Club will be held every Wednesday throughout the summer at the St. John UMC, and Pastor Gina Miller explains that […]

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Avon Farmers Market Enjoys a Busy Opening Day

June 18, 2019 | Community News Brief | By: Joy Crist

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 Board of Elections to Conduct Two Educational Seminars on Voter ID Requirement

June 14, 2019 | Business Briefs

The Dare County Board of Elections will hold two educational seminars about voter photo identification requirements on Thursday, June 27, at 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the Board of Commissioners Meeting Room in the Dare County Administration Building, 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive in Manteo. The seminars are free and open to the public. […]

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Community Foundation Awards $192,000 in Scholarships

June 13, 2019 | Business Briefs

The Outer Banks Community Foundation awarded $192,000 in scholarships this spring, including over $55,000 to students from Hatteras Island, helping students from across the Outer Banks achieve their educational dreams. 30 graduating seniors from Cape Hatteras Secondary School, Manteo High School, Currituck County High School, Ocracoke School, and First Flight High School received scholarships for […]

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Cape Hatteras Anglers Club Awards Four Scholarships in 2019

June 12, 2019 | Business Briefs

Cape Hatteras Anglers Club selected four outstanding seniors who attend the Cape Hatteras Secondary School for scholarship awards at the school’s annual senior awards night May 29th at the secondary school. The total amount of scholarships awarded in 2019 totals $8,000. The Anglers Club selected Molly Greenwood of Avon to receive its $4,000 scholarship to […]

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Hurricane Community Forums Scheduled in Buxton and Kill Devil Hills

June 12, 2019 | Business Briefs

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Newport/Morehead City, NC will be conducting two community forums in Dare County next month to discuss hurricanes and preparedness. The forums are free and open to everyone; no age requirements. All are welcome! The first forum will take place in Kill Devil Hills on Monday, July 8 from 7:00 […]

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Hatteras and Ocracoke Nurse-Practitioner Receives State’s Highest Honor

June 10, 2019 | Business Briefs | By: Connie Leinbach | From The: Ocracoke Observer

Gail Covington can now count herself among such North Carolina luminaries as Maya Angelou, Jim “Catfish” Hunter and Andy Griffith after she received The Order of the Long Leaf Pine award May 18. “I was shocked,” she said about this award, which, since 1963, North Carolina’s governors have reserved as their highest honor. “I never […]

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OBAR Scholarships Awarded to Local High School Students

June 7, 2019 | Business Briefs

Each year the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) in partnership with the Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF) awards scholarships to local high school students. Funding for the OBAR Scholarship fund comes from REALTOR® and community donations through multiple events throughout the year, including Golf and Surf Fishing Tournaments. Applying through the Outer Banks Community […]

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Dare County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Blotter May 2019

June 5, 2019 | Crime Reports

Below is a list of people who have been arrested on view or with warrants by the Dare County Sheriff’s Office for a felony charge and taken to the Dare County Detention Facility. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty. May 1, 2019 Brian Jay Pratt M/36 Poss w/Intent Del Marj (F), Maintain Veh/Dwell/Place […]

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Dare County Sheriff’s Office Crime Blotter May 2019

June 5, 2019 | Crime Reports

May 6, 2019 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 57000 block of Flambeau Road, Hatteras. Wallet stolen from unlocked vehicle. May 6, 2019 Breaking and Entering and Larceny. 100 block of Sir Chandler Drive, Colington. Medication stolen. May 9, 2019 Financial Card Fraud. 100 block of Meekins Drive, Roanoke Island. Credit card compromised. May 9, 2019 […]

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Frisco Senior Receives First-Ever North Carolina Coastal Federation Scholarship

June 5, 2019 | Business Briefs

In the spring of 2019, the North Carolina Coastal Federation launched its first scholarship opportunity for students making a difference along our coast. The Coastal Stewardship Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship for graduating high school seniors with outstanding dedication to our coastal environment. High school seniors from the 20 North Carolina coastal counties were invited […]

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Sheriff’s Office Warns Public About Telephone Scam

May 31, 2019 | Crime Reports

The Dare Count Sheriff’s Department has received reports that scammers are calling and identifying themselves as a local pharmacy. They are requesting personal information and then money by means of giving debit or credit card numbers. Please hang up and call Dare Central at (252) 473-3444 to make a report.

Emergency Management Director Drew Pearson Speaks at U.S. Capitol

May 31, 2019 | Business Briefs

Dare County Emergency Management Director Drew Pearson participated in a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) hurricane briefing panel at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center in Washington D.C. on Friday, May 24. Pearson was invited to join the acting NOAA Administrator Dr. Neil Jacobs to share a local perspective on the 2018 hurricane season and […]

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Public Invited to Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Meetings

May 29, 2019 | Community News Brief

Dare and Currituck Counties are participating in the update to the Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Counties’ participation is required in order to maintain eligibility for future pre and post-disaster funding from FEMA. This effort will also help the Counties and incorporated communities to identify hazard risks, understand vulnerability, and develop ways to […]

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Memorial Day Trash Collection to Remain on Regular Schedule

May 22, 2019 | Community News Brief

The Dare County C&D Landfill, Manteo and Buxton Transfer Stations, the Manteo Recycle Yard and the Rodanthe Recycle Center will be closed Monday, May 27, 2019 in Observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Trash collection will be on regular schedule.

Rooks Named 2019-20 DCS Principal of the Year

May 20, 2019 | Business Briefs | 1

Cape Hatteras Secondary School Principal, Beth Rooks has been named the 2019-20 Principal of the Year for Dare County Schools. Rooks is entering her eleventh year in Dare County Schools. She earned her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Meredith College. After teaching fourth and fifth grade in Suffolk County Public Schools, she earned a […]

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Set for May 24

May 16, 2019 | Community News Brief

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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Dare County Schools Receive Grant for $250K

May 15, 2019 | Business Briefs

The Dare County Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department will be receiving a grant from the Golden Leaf Foundation in the amount of $249,727. CTE Director, Josh Davenport says, “The grant will help facilitate the expansion of CTE Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) programs at all middle schools for students in grades 6-8, […]

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Island Free Press Introduces New Sales Manager

May 15, 2019 | Business Briefs

The Island Free Press is excited to introduce our new Sales Manager, Jim Mueller. Jim joins the Island Free Press with nearly 30 years of marketing, sales, and information technology experience, and has signed onto our team after a lengthy career, and a move to Hatteras Island roughly six years ago. Currently, Jim lives in […]

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EMS Hosting Open Houses in Recognition of EMS Week

May 9, 2019 | Business Briefs

Dare County Board of Commissioners have proclaimed May 19 through May 25 as EMS Week. This week is 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 “Beyond the Call.” To […]

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Hatteras Resident Receives Governor’s Medallion Award at Raleigh Ceremony

May 7, 2019 | Business Briefs

Hatteras Island resident Wendy Sisler received the Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service from First Lady Kristin Cooper on Monday afternoon at a special ceremony that was held at the Old Capitol House Chamber in Raleigh, N.C. The Governor’s Medallion Award in Raleigh is only given to approximately 20 recipients in the entire state, and […]

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Dare County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Blotter April 2019

May 6, 2019 | Crime Reports

Below is a list of people who have been arrested on view or with warrants by the Dare County Sheriff’s Office for a felony charge and taken to the Dare County Detention Facility. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty. April 3, 2019 Roger Elwood Shannon M/50 Poss Sch I Cont Subs (F), DISO […]

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CHSS Sports Roundup: Canes’ Baseball and Softball Teams Heading to State Playoffs

May 6, 2019 | Community News Brief | By: Sarah Rich

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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Ocracoke Preservation Society Accepting Proposals for Restroom Project

April 25, 2019 | Business Briefs

The Ocracoke Preservation Society (OPS) is requesting proposals from North Carolina licensed General Contractor firms to construct a Public Restroom Facility on the grounds of the Old Island Inn, in Ocracoke, North Carolina. The project includes the construction of a gable-roofed building approximately 30′ X 26′ which shall contain six single-user restroom facilities and a […]

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Hyde County Rolls Out New Property Tax System Software

April 22, 2019 | Business Briefs

Hyde County is excited to announce the launch of our new property tax system software. In the May 8, 2017 Board of Commissioners meeting, the purchase and implementation of a new property tax system was approved to replace the outdated mainframe style system previously in use. After over a year of data conversions and user […]

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Hatteras Resident Honored with Governor’s Awards

April 17, 2019 | Business Briefs

The 2019 North Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards were presented to local recipients at the April 15 Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting in Manteo, and Hatteras resident Wendy Stowe Sisler was among this year’s honorees. Sisler will also be receiving the Governor’s Medallion Award in Raleigh, which is given to only 20 recipients in […]

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Donations Sought for British Cemetery Ceremony

April 10, 2019 | Business Briefs | From The: Ocracoke Observer

The British Cemetery ceremony and reception, scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, May 10, is seeking donations to help with landscaping the grave sites and providing food for the reception. This ceremony, organized by the War Graves Committee on Hatteras, remembers the sinking by German U-boats, of the HMT Bedfordshire, a British trawler, off the coast […]

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Hyde County Takes the Pledge to Support the More Powerful NC Campaign

April 9, 2019 | Business Briefs

Hyde County Health Department and Hyde County Behavioral Health are partnering to support More Powerful NC, a public education campaign that recently launched to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic and empower North Carolinians to take action to address the crisis in their homes, neighborhoods, and communities. The More Powerful NC campaign is supported by […]

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Lineman Appreciation Day is April 8

April 5, 2019 | Business Briefs

National studies consistently rank electric lineman among the most dangerous jobs in the country, and for good reason. Laboring high in the air wearing heavy equipment and working directly with high voltage creates the perfect storm of a dangerous and unforgiving profession. But linemen are up to the task. These brave men are committed to […]

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Dare County Releases Good Friday Holiday Trash Collection Schedule

April 5, 2019 | Business Briefs

Dare County Offices will be closed on Friday, April 19 in observance of Good Friday. The Dare County C&D Landfill, the Manteo and Buxton Transfer Stations, the Manteo Recycle Yard and the Rodanthe Recycle Center will also be closed Friday, April 19. Trash collection for the week of April 15 through April 19 will be […]

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Dare County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Blotter March 2019

April 2, 2019 | Crime Reports | 1

Below is a list of people who have been arrested on view or with warrants by the Dare County Sheriff’s Office for a felony charge and taken to the Dare County Detention Facility. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty. March 1, 2019 Jeremy Scott Barfield M/40 Probation Violation (F) March 2, 2019 James […]

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Dare County Sheriff’s Office Crime Blotter March 2019

April 2, 2019 | Crime Reports

March 3, 2019 Breaking and Entering and Larceny. 100 block of Etheridge Road, Roanoke Island. Money stolen. March 4, 2019 Larceny. 700 block of Sir Walter Raleigh Street, Roanoke Island. TVs stolen. March 7, 2019 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 100 block of Eagle Drive, Colington. Nothing stolen. March 11, 2019 Breaking and Entering Motor […]

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CHSS Sports Roundup: Spring Sports Lending to Character Development

April 2, 2019 | Community News Brief | By: Sarah Rich

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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Community Foundation Accepting Applications for Special Focus Grants

April 1, 2019 | Business Briefs

The Outer Banks Community Foundation is now accepting applications for our annual Special Focus Grants. Areas of Special Focus include Animal Welfare, Aviation Education, and Opportunities for People with Disabilities. Applications must be submitted by Friday, April 26, 2019. The Community Foundation has sustained a special focus on grants to help people with disabilities since […]

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Sheriff’s Office Warns Public About Jury/Arrest Warrant Scam

March 28, 2019 | Crime Reports

The Dare Count Sheriff’s Department is warning the public about a jury duty/arrest warrants, etc. scam that has surfaced once again. They do have court coming up where jurors may be needed. You may receive some mail, a phone call or even a visit by a Deputy if you do not show up to court […]

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Free Job Assistance Workshops at the Dare County Library

March 22, 2019 | Community News Brief

A Job Assistance Workshop will be available at the Hatteras Library on April 11 for anyone who is on a job hunt, or who is thinking about a potential career change. Ms. Heidi O’Neal, NCWorks Outreach Coordinator, will present an informative hands-on workshop at several Dare County Library locations for anyone interested in learning about […]

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Revised Hours for Commercial Haulers at the Buxton Transfer Station

March 18, 2019 | Community News Brief

Dare County Public Works has revised hours for commercial haulers at the Buxton Transfer Station on Hatteras Island. Commercial haulers may no longer dump on Saturdays at the Buxton Transfer Station. Commercials haulers may dump Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and on Saturdays […]

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Frisco-Buxton Pathway Open House Set for March 21

March 16, 2019 | Community News Brief

An Open House about the on-going Frisco to Buxton pathway study is set for 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 21 at the Media Center at Cape Hatteras Secondary School, 48576 NC 12, Buxton. Residents, property owners and business owners are invited to look at a proposed alignment for the pathway. The study area runs […]

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Photoshoot and Presentation on Seismic Surveying / Offshore Drilling Planned for Hatteras

March 15, 2019 | Community News Brief

On Tuesday, March 19, the North Carolina Coastal Federation and the Surfrider Outer Banks Chapter will be hosting a photoshoot with Jenni Koontz of Epic Shutter Photography from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the Hatteras Community Center. The photos from the shoot will be used to update content on the nottheanswernc.org webpage. Anyone who earns […]

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Guest Column: Remembering John Hunter

March 13, 2019 | Guest Column

The Outer Banks lost a friend and icon this past weekend. John Hunter passed away Saturday at his home on Raymond Ave. in Kill Devil Hills. John has been on the Outer Banks since the 1970s, and was a real estate appraiser, sailor, aspiring writer and actor, a lover of music, food and good friends. He will be missed.

Community Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications; $170,000 Available in 2019

March 13, 2019 | Community News Brief

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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Chamber Honors Outer Banks Women at International Women’s Day Luncheon

March 11, 2019 | Business Briefs

The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce and their Title Sponsor, Towne Insurance, celebrated Women of the Outer Banks at a Luncheon event and Dessert Auction on Friday, March 8, at Basnight’s Lone Cedar Café. Coinciding with International Women’s Day, the honorees included Beth Midgett of Hatteras Island, and Vacation Rental Management Professional with Midgett Realty. […]

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Currituck County High School Takes Home Second Consecutive Sandlot Championship

March 11, 2019 | Business Briefs

Despite the chilly and at-times unpredictable temperatures, players and spectators were treated to a thrillingly good time at the 4th Annual Cape Hatteras Sandlot Tournament, which was held this past weekend. Currituck County took home their second consecutive Sandlot Championship thanks to great pitching and defense in a 1-0 championship game versus the Bear Grass […]

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Dare County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Blotter March 10

March 11, 2019 | Crime Reports

Guadalupe Benito Loeza Moguel (M) (39), Louisburg, NC Felony Sex Offense Child under 15 years of age. Moguel was arrested by the United States Coast Guard on a boat in U.S. waters off the Texas coast and is in custody. Thank you to the United States Marshals Service and the United States Coast Guard. Justin […]

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CHES Student Wins Second Place in Pea Island Preservation Society Essay Content

March 8, 2019 | Business Briefs

The Pea Island Preservation Society just finished its annual essay contest for all Dare County 4th graders as a follow-up to presentations that were given around the county earlier in the school year. The winners were announced at each school last Thursday, February 28, in front of their peers with their respective principals, teachers […]

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Dare County Sheriff’s Office Requests Assistance in Identifying Vandalism Suspect

March 4, 2019 | Crime Reports

The Dare County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in providing an identification of the man in the above image. On February 9, 2019, the man was captured on video vandalizing property at a home in Salvo. Anyone who recognizes the subject or who has information related to the incident is asked to contact […]

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Dare County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Blotter February 2018

March 4, 2019 | Crime Reports

February 1, 2019 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 200 block of Airport Road, Roanoke Island. Ebay scam. February 12, 2019 Breaking and Entering and Larceny. 1000 block of Harbour View Drive, Colington. Firearms stolen. February 16, 2019 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 100 block of Fields Drive, Roanoke Island. Change stolen from unlocked vehicle. February […]

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Cape Hatteras Students Need Used Oyster Donations to Rebuild Oyster Reef

February 27, 2019 | Business Briefs

Cape Hatteras Secondary School (CHSS) of Coastal Studies is in the process of rebuilding its research oyster reef using the oyster rack method, (which entails attaching oysters to a rack before placing in the sound waters), and they need the community’s assistance to help make the operation a success. Used oyster shells are requested to […]

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GUEST COLUMN: WOTUS Rollback: ‘No Wetlands, No Seafood’

February 20, 2019 | Guest Column | From The: Coastal Review Online | 1

by Morty Gaskill and Ryan Bethea As directed by President Donald Trump in 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Army on Dec. 11, 2018, signed a proposed rule revising the definition of “waters of the United States” addressing federal authority under the Clean Water Act. The agencies’ proposal is the […]

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Hatteras Island CERT to Offer Basic Training Class

February 20, 2019 | Business Briefs

The Hatteras Island Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) be offering the CERT basic training class for anyone in the community who may be interested in attending. The training is designed to cover the following: • Disaster Preparedness • Fire Safety • Disaster Medical-Triage and Treating Life Threatening Injuries • Team Organization • Disaster Psychology • […]

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Fair Haven United Methodist Women Donate School Supplies

February 15, 2019 | Business Briefs

The students pictured accepting some of the supplies are “The Young Leaders Group” at the school and this very special group of students is supervised by Ms. Kris Caroppoli. Every year the Methodist Women at Fair Haven UMC work with the Cape Hatteras Elementary School(and the CH Secondary School) to supply needed materials that the […]

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Guest Column: Why We Stay

February 13, 2019 | Guest Column | By: Gail McNutt

People, especially our families, ask us why we stay living here on Hatteras Island, especially as we age. They see hurricanes, medical inconveniences and all those stairs! “Is it your love of the ocean?” they ask. Well, yes, but it is really the love, internal warmth and compassion shown to us, by you, this community.

As the latest hurricane strengthened and my husband was away, my daughter Kelsey and I spent two days securing our house and boat. We evacuated with our dog, cat and snake. After that, I did suggest to Alan that we should consider moving. “How can we?” he said. “We haven’t paid back the community for all they did for us. We have to stay!” He was so right and here is why.

Methodist Men Honored for 41 Years of Service to Hatteras Community

February 8, 2019 | Business Briefs | By: Neel Keller | From The: Outer Banks Sentinel

At its Feb. 4 meeting, the Dare Board of Commissioners honored the volunteers of the Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men for 41 years of service to the community on Hatteras Island, during which they have provided 19,000 meals and $2 million in assistance to people in need. Board Chairman Bob Woodard read a Certificate of […]

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N.C. Ferry Division to Hold Career Fair in Hatteras March 1

February 7, 2019 | Business Briefs

The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division will be holding its first-ever career fair on Friday, March 1, at the Hatteras Civic Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “We’re looking for exceptional employees in all positions,” said Ferry Division Director Harold Thomas. “Whether they want a summer job or a full-time career, we hope […]

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Standing the Watch Over the Graveyard of the Atlantic

February 6, 2019 | Guest Column

By Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua L. Canup Beneath the roiling waters of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, thousands of ships rest in a salty graveyard. For hundreds of years, mariners have nicknamed the area the “Graveyard of the Atlantic” based on the history of ships lost in its waters. Even for experienced Coast Guard […]

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Ocean Atlantic Rentals Supports Community Food & Coat Drive Distribution

February 6, 2019 | Business Briefs

Ocean Atlantic Rentals is proud to donate manual labor and truck use as a partner with PPG Paints and the North Banks Rotary Club during the distribution of coats, clothing & food gathered during a recent drive. This year over 3,000 items were collected and distributed to food banks and churches in Dare County and […]

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REALTOR® Association’s Bowling Tourney to Benefit Local Food Pantries

February 4, 2019 | Business Briefs

For the past few years, the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) has held an annual bowling tournament to benefit their Disaster Relief and Scholarship Funds. However, this year OBAR’s 2019 Bowling Tournament Committee decided that there was an immediate need to switch the focus of the event to OBX residents affected by the recent […]

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Dare County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Blotter January 2019

February 4, 2019 | Crime Reports

Below is a list of people who have been arrested on view or with warrants by the Dare County Sheriff’s Office for a felony charge and taken to the Dare County Detention Facility. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty. school or anyone located therein. He was arrested without incident. January 1, 2019 John […]

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Dare County Sheriff’s Office Crime Blotter January 2019

February 4, 2019 | Crime Reports

January 2, 2019 Financial Card Fraud. 1000 block of George Daniels Road, Roanoke Island. Unauthorized transactions. January 4, 2019 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 100 block of Watersedge Drive, Colington. Lending scam. January 5, 2019 Breaking and Entering and Larceny. 40000 block of Marlin Drive, Avon. Household items stolen and recovered. January 5, 2019 Breaking […]

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41st Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show Award Recipients Announced

January 28, 2019 | Business Briefs

Over a hundred people gathered at Dare County Arts Council on Saturday, January 26 for the 41st Frank Stick Memorial Art Show opening reception. This year’s Frank Stick Show is dedicated to the late Glenn Eure recognizing his contributions to the arts on the Outer Banks and beyond. Glenn’s wife Pat Eure, who is […]

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Dare County Traffic Accident Reports are Now Online

January 17, 2019 | Business Briefs

Sheriff Doughtie is pleased to announce that the public along with insurance companies and other agencies can now access Dare County Sheriff’s Office traffic accident reports online. Please visit our main page at www.darenc.com/sheriff and click on the “Traffic Accident Reports Link” located on the left of the page. Reports are generally available 5 to […]

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Sheriff’s Office No Longer Issues Releases on Drug Arrests

January 17, 2019 | Crime Reports | By: Michelle Wagner | From The: Outer Banks Sentinel

According to Sheriff Doug Doughtie, there are a significant number of drug-related crimes and arrests occurring in Dare County. What’s different now is that there is not as much information about them since the sheriff’s office no longer issues press releases when a significant drug arrest is made. Until recently, that office had produced and […]

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February Food and Nutrition Benefits to Be Issued Early Because of Federal Shutdown

January 15, 2019 | Business Briefs

Because of the federal shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has instructed states to issue February’s Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) benefits by Sunday, January 20. Benefits would normally be available to families between the 3rd and 21st of February. Once February’s FNS funds are distributed, they will be available for use. Participants should be […]

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Dare County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council Announces Availability of Funds

January 15, 2019 | Business Briefs

The Dare County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) announces the availability of $88,429.00 for 2019-2020. Use of these funds requires a 30% local match. The JCPC will consider proposals for Youth: Mentoring Services, Parent/Family Skill Building, Vocational Skills, Tutoring/Academic Enhancement, Resolution/Community Service, Teen Court, Psychological Assessments, Counseling, Home Based Family Counseling, Substance Abuse Treatment, Sexual […]

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Dare County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Blotter December 2018

January 14, 2019 | Crime Reports

Below is a list of people who have been arrested on view or with warrants by the Dare County Sheriff’s Office for a felony charge and taken to the Dare County Detention Facility. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty. December 7, 2018 James Allen McCroskey – M/44 Possession WIMSD Sch II Controlled Substance […]

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NCBBA Makes Donations to Local Charity Organizations

January 9, 2019 | Business Briefs

The North Carolina Beach Buggy Association made a number of donations to local Outer Banks charity organizations at the end of 2018, just in time for the holidays. The wave of donations included a $500 donation to Surfing for Autism, a $750 donation to Room in the Inn, and a $750 donation to the Beach […]

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Dare County Sheriff’s Office Crime Blotter December 2018

January 4, 2019 | Crime Reports

December 4, 2018 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 300 block of Pond Road, Wanchese. Home repair scam. December 7, 2018 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 900 block of Woodley Avenue, Roanoke Island. Pocket book stolen. December 7, 2018 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 900 block of Driftwood Drive, Roanoke Island. Purse stolen. December 8, 2018 […]

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Volunteers Needed for Coastwide Cleanups

January 3, 2019 | Community News Brief | From The: Coastal Review Online

The North Carolina Coastal Federation is looking for volunteers for the 2019 Coastwide Cleanup Kickoff set for Jan. 12 in Rodanthe, Atlantic Beach and Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve. The cleanup will run from 9 a.m. to noon in Rodanthe and is in partnership with Dare County to clean up estuarine shorelines of marine debris. […]

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Sheriff’s Office Needs Help Identifying Suspects Breaking into Cars

January 2, 2019 | Local News | 1

Your assistance is requested. Please contact Dare Central and ask to speak to a Dare County Sheriff’s Office. 252 473 3444. Thank you! Here is a quick video and some picks of suspects in two car B&Es that occurred in Rodanthe on 12/29. Nothing was stolen. They happened around 2300 on Surf Side Drive and […]

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New Year’s Eve Festivities on the island

December 27, 2018 | Christmas | By: Joy Crist

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and residents and visitors will find that there are a number of options when it comes to celebrating on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands with style. Islanders who want to start 2019 with a bang can check out the following events, which are all being held on New […]

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Outer Banks Chamber Of Commerce Releases Statement On Permits For Seismic Testing, Blasting And Exploration

December 12, 2018 | Community News Brief

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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Guest Column: Smarter Energy Investment Needed Now

December 12, 2018 | Community News Brief

Having worked in the mining industry around the world, I know firsthand both the potential benefits and almost certain liabilities that mining activities can have on local and regional communities. The oil industry is no exception and is particularly known for making glowing promises of jobs and other economic development opportunities to local and regional […]

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BOC Chairman Bob Woodard and Nags Head Mayor Benjamin Cahoon Weigh in on Seismic Testing

December 9, 2018 | Community News Brief

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.

Dare County Sheriff’s Office Crime Blotter November 2018

December 4, 2018 | Crime Reports

November 1, 2018 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 900 block of Raleigh Avenue, Roanoke Island. Nothing stolen. November 1, 2018 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 800 block of Jackson Street, Roanoke Island. Nothing stolen. November 1, 2018 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 900 block of Woodley Avenue, Roanoke Island. Purse stolen. November 3, 2018 Breaking […]

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Coast Guard Urges Mariners to be Ready for Boating in the Spring by Preparing for the Winter

December 3, 2018 | Community News Brief

December is upon us and winter cold is in full effect throughout the Mid-Atlantic. Many boaters are off the water during the cold months, but safe boating in the spring and summer starts with proper winterization and preparation. Every year when the boating season opens up, the Coast Guard conducts numerous rescues due to preventable […]

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Why Blackbeard Deserves North Carolina’s Pardon, Again

November 14, 2018 | Community News Brief | By: Kevin Duffus

When the notorious Blackbeard spotted 60 sailors dressed in civilian clothing on the decks of two sloops rowing towards his anchorage at Ocracoke Island on Nov. 22, 1718, he knew trouble was afoot but he did not know the identity of the approaching strangers. Neither was he aware that he and his 18 friends aboard […]

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Dare County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Blotter October 2018

November 8, 2018 | Crime Reports

Below is a list of people who have been arrested on view or with warrants by the Dare County Sheriff’s Office for a felony charge and taken to the Dare County Detention Facility. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty. October 1, 2018 Ryan Clay Huddleston (M, 32) – (F) Possession Sch VI CS, […]

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Student Guest Column: From China to North Carolina

October 5, 2018 | Community News Brief

After 7,602 miles and an unexpected delay in New York, our friends Mao and Niu arrived to the shores of our island from Jiangsu, China. Thanks to the Chinese exchange program, which allows students from China to come explore and learn about our day-to-day school life, these students were able to spend a day at […]

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Rising Seas: Park Managers Are Taking Heed

August 31, 2018 | Community News Brief | By: Catherine Kozak

National parks on the North Carolina coast are some of the most threatened by rising seas in the nation, but in the context of wildfires, droughts, invasive species and excessive rain events plaguing the parks in the interior states, coastal woes are hardly the only problem the National Park Service is facing from climate change. […]

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Analysis: NC’s Battle for Regulatory Control

July 2, 2018 | Community News Brief | By: Kirk.Ross

Environmental advocates are warning that a constitutional amendment on the ballot this fall will dramatically shift implementation of environmental policies, allowing for greater direct control by the legislature. Last week, in the closing days of this year’s short session, legislators approved six constitutional amendments for the November ballot, among them a revision to the constitution’s […]

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Student Guest Column: CHSS Celebrates Prom 2018

May 14, 2018 | Community News Brief | By: Amber Harrell

On April 28, 2018, Cape Hatteras Secondary School had their high school prom. It was organized and put together by the class of 2019 with the help of their class sponsor, Mrs. Jessica Bailey. The theme was “A night under the Stars,” and the prom was held at the Spa Koru in Avon. They decorated […]

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International Travels: A CHSS Student’s Spring Break Experience

May 1, 2018 | Community News Brief | By: Jorah.Midgette

First, we flew to Germany, then Switzerland, and then Austria. In Germany, we visited the Heidelberg Castle, which was beautiful and had a quite magnificent view, as well as Neuschwanstein, which is one of the most visited castles in Europe and which was the inspiration for Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. We also went to many […]

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Student Guest Column: CHSS Students Receive Turtle Training From NC Wildlife Resource Commission By LAURA HOOPER

February 23, 2018 | Community News Brief | By: Laura.Hooper

Editor’s Note: The Island Free Press is delighted to be working with journalism students and writers from CHSS this year, and will be posting their work in our Commentary & Guest Columns page as they continue to grow into exceptional journalists.

Guest Column: A Fisherman’s Thoughts on the MFC Meeting

February 16, 2018 | Community News Brief | By: Captain David Wilson

I must first make clear that what I’m about to write is MY strong opinion, although my thoughts are commonly shared by many throughout the fishing and Outer Banks community. I, along with many others, made the six-hour drive to Wrightsville Beach on Wednesday to attend and speak at a public hearing held by the […]

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Student Guest Column: Marching Up A Storm By CHRISTOPHER ZAVALA

January 12, 2018 | Community News Brief | By: Christopher.Zavala

From small high-school football fields to large NFL stadiums, the CHSS Marching Band has had an eventful year. The marching band started off with a bang by winning first place in a 1A category at Edenton in the Peanut Festival Battle of the Bands. This was followed up by a second place recognition in the […]

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Student Guest Column: 2017 – 2018 DECA Chapter Success at Regional Competition By KAYLEEANN JONES

December 19, 2017 | Community News Brief | By: Kayleeann.Jones

Editor’s Note: The Island Free Press is delighted to be working with journalism students and writers from Cape Hatteras Secondary School of the Coastal Studies this year, and will be posting their work in our Commentary & Guest Columns page as they continue to grow into exceptional journalists.

Student Guest Column: CHSS Holiday Philanthropy! BY REBECCA WRIGHT AND RENNIE PARKER

December 13, 2017 | Community News Brief

Editor’s Note: The Island Free Press is delighted to be working with journalism students and writers from CHSS this year, and will be posting their work in our Commentary & Guest Columns page as they continue to grow into exceptional journalists.

Guest Column: Hunter and Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Recalls Mistakes in the Marsh As told by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nate Littlejohn

December 4, 2017 | Community News Brief

I was shivering in a marsh one drenched December dusk with only a bruised ego for company. But my pride was giving way to a growing fear about my predicament. The pelting rain and occasional taunt from a duck’s beating wings were all I could hear over my chattering teeth. My mind churned with stories […]

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Student Guest Column: Surf’s Up: New Surf Team forms at CHSS BY CARLEY MARTIN

November 29, 2017 | Community News Brief

Editor’s Note: The Island Free Press is delighted to be working with journalism students and writers from CHSS this year, and will be posting their work in our Commentary & Guest Columns page as they continue to grow into exceptional journalists.

Guest Column: CHSS Says Thank You to Veterans BY REBECCA WRIGHT

November 20, 2017 | Community News Brief

The Outer Banks is known as one of the top surfing destinations on the East Coast, so it may be surprising that this is the first year that Cape Hatteras Secondary School has had a surf team. 35 students have already joined the surf club this year, which includes 25 high school and 10 middle […]

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Student Guest Column: Playing Like a Team

November 13, 2017 | Community News Brief

BY RENNIE PARKER The varsity volleyball players at Cape Hatteras Secondary School are certainly getting used to saying the phrase “We won!” As the stands fill with friends, family, and neighbors, the girls warm up. When asked what the dynamic on the court is during this pre-game prep, the varsity and junior varsity volleyball coach, […]

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Student Guest Column: Where’s the Football Team? BY CARLOS ESCOBAR

November 6, 2017 | Community News Brief | By: Christopher.Zavala

Friday nights are football nights in little ol’ Hatteras. With a large turnout, the football field is the place to be before greeting the long awaited weekend. Today however, the field lies dormant– with no markings to indicate yards, and even the benches have taken a step into the background opposite to their usual spot. […]

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Guest Column Blackbeard Memorial Service: The Genisis of Ocracoke’s Pirate Jamboree

October 18, 2017 | Community News Brief | By: Kevin Duffus

Ten years ago, on the morning of the 22nd of November 2007, I stood alone on the sandy beach of Ocracoke Island’s Springer’s Point with my camera gear to take photos for my yet-to-be-published book, The Last Days of Blackbeard the Pirate. That day I pondered that, Blackbeard and the men who died there in […]

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Local officials frustrated by new state rep

March 21, 2017 | Community News Brief | By: Michelle Wagner | From The: Outer Banks Sentinel

A number of local officials are not only perplexed by some legislative initiatives from newly elected District 6 State Rep. Beverly Boswell, they say their new representative in Raleigh has been inaccessible and failed to consult with them. Two bills that Boswell has sponsored – H271, that proposes repealing a ban on plastic bags in […]

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UPDATE: All five advisory panels vote against shrimp petition By IRENE NOLAN

January 18, 2017 | Community News Brief | By: Irene Nolan

At a meeting in New Bern yesterday, all five of the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission advisory panels voted to recommend that the MFC deny a petition from the N.C. Wildlife Foundation to strengthen shrimp trawl regulations. However, the fight to preserve shrimp trawling in North Carolina sounds and ocean waters is not over yet. The […]

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Guest Column: Shrimping is another fishery being taken hostage By LAUREN SALTER

January 13, 2017 | Community News Brief

I’ve been the daughter of a commercial fisherman, granddaughter of a fish dealer, wife to a fisherman, employee in the Marine Fisheries Commission office and commercial fisheries advocate. The past decade of my life has been largely consumed by fish politics, and there are few people who have seen these issues through as many lenses […]

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Guest Column: The lucky little kitten

January 12, 2017 | Community News Brief

My name is Ramps, and I was born on the Outer Banks in Avon in late August of 2016. This is my sad but true story about the beginning of my life. My poor mother was not someone’s pet and nor were my brothers and sisters. We all had a very hard time surviving the […]

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Guest Column: In defense of repurposing hurricane debris By MARIAH JAMES

October 26, 2016 | Community News Brief

As all islanders know, Hurricane Matthew was a cruel natural disaster that brought weeks of clean-up and a heavy emotional toll. I, myself, spent more than a week cleaning and scrubbing our home and doing the same to my boyfriend’s mother’s garage. Immediately after the storm, I was fortunate enough to be able to take […]

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A Postscript to the Essay on Change and Progress By DEWEY PARR

September 30, 2016 | Community News Brief

Much has changed in my life and on Hatteras Island since I wrote my “Essay on Change and Progress” 20 years ago. I am now 85 years old, have celebrated 63 years of marriage to Mary, and Mary and I have had 25 years of playing at our “retirement dream, The Old Gray House. We […]

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An Essay on Change and Progress By DEWEY PARR

September 30, 2016 | Community News Brief

As I sit in Buxton, and rock on the front porch of the home of my grandparents, Bill and Melissa Farrow Gray, I look across at what used to be called the Dark Ridge Road (now named the Light Plant Road), at the wire jungle of the Cape Hatteras Electric Membership Corporation. I ask myself, […]

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Guest Column: A letter to fishermen from Marine Fisheries director

September 29, 2016 | Community News Brief

(This column is a letter that Braxton Davis, director of the North Carolina Marine Fisheries, wrote to Melba Milak, executive secretary of North Carolina Watermen United, after a public meeting on the state’s fisheries last month in Manteo. The letter was shared with Island Free Press by N.C. Watermen United.) I would like to thank […]

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News Analysis: Battleground North Carolina

September 27, 2016 | Community News Brief | By: Sandy.Semans

In an election year defined by the so-called “battleground” states, there may be no bigger battleground in the country than North Carolina. From the presidential campaign down to local legislative races, everyone could be for in for a long night of vote counting on Nov. 8. Indeed, a recent story by the liberal magazine Mother […]

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Guest Column: Dare commissioner takes credit where it’s not due

July 11, 2016 | Community News Brief

This is in response to Dare County Commissioner Jack Shea’s commentary sent to area media recently. Shea, a Republican, noted that Americans don’t have much faith in Congress and that is the only point on which we can agree. The Republican majority has spent more time stone walling efforts to pass meaningful legislation and twitting […]

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Guest Column: My Affair with Words

July 6, 2016 | Community News Brief

This is how it began. My affair with words. The commercial piece, at least. I was stumbling around Hatteras Island in the fall of 1975, a little over a year after graduating college with a forestry degree. There were a few of us, the people from off, who arrived here in the 1970s. Many of […]

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Guest Column: Not all government is non-functional

June 24, 2016 | Community News Brief

Much has been put forth in the media citing polls that Americans believe that our government in Washington, D.C., is non-functional. Confidence in Congress is near the bottom of the scale. This has been true for both Democrat and Republican majorities in Congress. It appears that the majority of our people believe that those elected […]

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Commentary: This is the face of poverty

April 5, 2016 | Community News Brief | By: Sandy.Semans

It is inconceivable that anyone could look at this face and see anything other than exuberance, trust and hope. And yet, that would be incorrect. It is the face of poverty that as a society we have come to shut out of our minds. Instead, many have replaced it with image of “The Welfare Queen” […]

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Guest Column: Light pollution issues plague island villages

January 29, 2016 | Community News Brief | By: Gerry Lebing

By GERRY LEBING Recently, my wife and I spent some time with my son in Washington, D.C. We were at the Kennedy Center waiting for a late show to start, and knowing it was the peak of the Geminids Meteor Shower, we decided to step out into the clear night skies and enjoy the celestial […]

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Commentary: The regressive tax hike for low-income families snuck into the budget

September 24, 2015 | Community News Brief

Next spring when a single mother in Newton takes her old car to the Jiffy Lube for an oil change, she will be in for quite a surprise. It is going to cost her 6.75 percent more, thanks to the budget passed by the House and Senate and signed by Gov. Pat McCrory that for […]

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Commentary: Another round of stigmatizing grades for low-income schools

September 9, 2015 | Community News Brief

State education officials released the results of the second year of the troubling A-F school grading system last week, and just like the results last year, they are more of a statement about poverty than a meaningful measurement of how well students are doing at school. Just over 98 percent of the schools that received […]

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Guest Column:The telling priorities of the budget compromise

September 1, 2015 | Community News Brief

If you want to understand the priorities of the folks currently running the General Assembly, the details emerging from the secret budget negotiations are a good place to start. House and Senate leaders announced Thursday, Aug. 27, that they had agreed to a compromise on salary increases for state employees and most teachers. The compromise […]

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Guest Column: Senate has other choices to help poorer counties

July 29, 2015 | Community News Brief

Don’t be surprised if, during the General Assembly’s closed-door negotiations to craft a new state budget, enterprising reporters manage to pry loose some of the juicy (or gory) details. Keeping tight security on a process that involves 114 legislators – fully two-thirds of the combined House and Senate roster – won’t be easy. Not to […]

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Guest Column: The Science of Shark Bites

July 14, 2015 | Community News Brief

Even before “Shark Week” began last week, we all witnessed a recent feeding frenzy of reporters all seeking “sound bites” on what has been causing the high incidence of shark attacks off the North Carolina coast. Unfortunately, sound bites do not lend themselves to proper public communication of science because they are divorced from the […]

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Commentary: CCA is all about catching fish for fun, not food

July 7, 2015 | Community News Brief | By: Sandy.Semans

Readers of the June 26, 2015 op-ed in the Raleigh, N.C., News & Observer written by the executive director of the Coastal Conservation Association of North Carolina might have the impression that the organization is all about protecting marine resources. But the CCA’s record over the last 30 years shows a grab for the resource […]

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Commentary: About those ferry priority passes

July 2, 2015 | Community News Brief | By: Peter Vankevich

Many summer visitors experience frustration with the long lines at the Hatteras ferry terminal to visit Ocracoke. (Hint: To avoid long lines, arrive early or late in the day.) If you haven’t been reading the Ocracoke Observer and other local news services over the last year, you may not be aware that the North Carolina […]

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Commentary: The missing sense of urgency in Raleigh

June 25, 2015 | Community News Brief

It promises to be a long hot summer in the Legislative Building in Raleigh as House and Senate leaders try to come up with a final budget agreement for the next two years with hundreds of millions of dollars and dozens of policy issues in dispute between the two chambers’ spending plans. A report prepared […]

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Commentary: Changes to flounder plan not fair to our commercial fishermen

June 17, 2015 | Community News Brief | By: Sandy.Semans

The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission is meeting in New Bern today to take comments on draft proposals to supplement Amendment 1 of the Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan. That might sound like a routine housekeeping step needed to ensure the viability of the state’s fishery resources. However, it is not. For newcomers to the […]

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Guest Column: Correcting some errors in statements by SELC on Bonner Bridge

December 10, 2013 | Community News Brief

By JIM TROGDON I want to correct some errors in statements made since the Bonner Bridge closure, particularly by plaintiffs’ counsel on this issue, that occasionally are reported as fact. In this case, plaintiffs’ counsel is the Southern Environmental Law Center, which represents Defenders of Wildlife and the National Wildlife Refuge Association. 1. The North […]

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Guest Column: Remembering Black Beard the Pirate, a benefactor then and now

November 12, 2013 | Community News Brief

By KEVIN DUFFUS “Teach’s Hole Channel was like a mirror. Ragged tatters of cirrus clouds streaked overhead and were reflected in the water like a kaleidoscope of nature. And in the distance, the indistinct, gauzy horizon blended water and sky in a pale palette of mauve. Was I seeing the thin veil of time? Was […]

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Guest Column: Found a star on my birthday

July 16, 2013 | Community News Brief | By: Sandy.Semans

Sometimes you have to look very hard to find the bright spots in life, but on Monday in Raleigh, I didn’t have to look – the bright spots came to me. I was arrested at the Legislative Building on Monday night, although I was not part of the official protest. I went to hold my […]

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Outer Banks Ace seeks community support in raising funds for ill children

June 26, 2013 | Community News Brief

Outer Banks Ace is asking for community assistance throughout the month of July to help area children receive the care and attention they need from the local Children’s Miracle Network hospital, Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters in Norfolk. Playrooms, classrooms, red wagon rides, and bedside visits from furry friends — this isn’t your […]

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Guest Column: It’s just a hobby for them

May 9, 2013 | Community News Brief

“It’s just a hobby for them, but it’s the way we earn our living,” said Jamie Reibel, a charter boat operator from Manteo. And so, once again, fishermen and their allies from all of the coastal North Carolina communities, boarded buses, two from New Bern and one from Manteo, or carpooled or drove trucks — […]

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Guest Column: Property Revaluation 101

February 21, 2013 | Community News Brief | By: Sandy.Semans

Dare County’s current $101 million budget is funded with a variety of sources, including federal and state money, grants, fees collected, and tax revenues derived from property taxes. Property tax revenues in the current budget total $49 million, slightly less than half the amount needed to pay for the total current budget that expires on […]

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Guest Column: Some Good Questions About Ferry Tolls Need Answers

January 15, 2013 | Community News Brief | By: Sandy.Semans

According to a story posted on the website of the News & Observer in Raleigh on Jan. 13, the North Carolina Board of Transportation has voted to increase fees on ferries currently charging vehicles and to add tolls to several routes that have been free. These new taxes become effective on July 1. The link […]

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Guest Column: The best path to a safe bridge and reliable highway By BETH MIDGETT

November 21, 2012 | Community News Brief

The issue of the Bonner Bridge replacement and access to Hatteras and Ocracoke islands has become an ever-increasing source of stress to our residents and visitors. There is the fear of physical danger involved in a bridge collapse and the anxiety about Highway 12 that accompanies each weather system that has been frustrating us even […]

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