From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The Dare County Board of Education voted Thursday to formally request the Board of Commissioners approve funding for a universal meals program for all students at the northern beach and Manteo schools for the remainder of the 2024-25 academic year. The decision comes in the wake of community outcry over students at middle […]
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Following the recent collapses of three unoccupied houses on G A Kohler Court in Rodanthe, Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) employees and a contractor have worked together to clean approximately 20 miles of beach. Status of beach closures and safety precautions For public safety, the beach is closed from G A Kohler Court through Sea […]
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The month of October is nationally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and on Hatteras Island, a number of local restaurants and businesses have joined the Hatteras Island Cancer Foundation (HICF) in their annual Drink Pink Campaign, which raises funds through island-wide libations. HICF is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that provides support for cancer patients […]
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From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Following a meeting Wednesday between Dare County leaders and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to discuss repeated violations of federal permits, the Miss Katie dredge will soon be allowed to resume its work in Oregon and Hatteras inlets and other waterways. “We are committed to ensuring that our contractor’s dredging efforts are […]
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AVON — It is with great sadness the family of Audrey Mae Farrow of Avon, North Carolina, announce her passing on Monday September 23, 2024. She peacefully passed away at Outer Banks Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was 77 years old. Audrey loved her church and served as a past lay leader for St. […]
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The Avon Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) recently helped its Outer Banks neighbors to the north by donating its 2003 F350 utility truck to the Stumpy Point Volunteer Fire Department. Stumpy Point volunteers will be putting the donated truck in service as a brush/utility fire truck, replacing their existing 1986 brush unit. Avon VFD replaced its […]
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From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The Outer Banks and eastern North Carolina will likely avoid significant impacts from Helene, which became a tropical storm on Tuesday, and is forecast to intensify into a major hurricane before making landfall along the Florida Panhandle on Thursday. But the eastern N.C. region could still see some rain which may cause flooding […]
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Get ready to “shellebrate” as North Carolina Oyster Month returns this October, bringing a variety of fun and flavorful events across the state. From oyster farm tours to seafood festivals, there’s no shortage of ways to savor local oysters while supporting coastal conservation. To highlight the vital role oysters play in our coastal ecosystems, Governor […]
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During the holiday season, there are a number of opportunities for those who would like to donate to help make the holidays special for local residents in need. The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services (DHSS) partners with a number of community organizations, individuals and churches to ensure holiday joy is experienced by […]
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The Cape Hatteras National Seashore CHNS) has temporarily closed the beach from G A Kohler Court in Rodanthe to Wimble Shores North Court in Waves after a Rodanthe home collapsed on Tuesday afternoon, September 24. This is the third unoccupied home to collapse in the immediate area since Friday morning, September 20. The temporary closure also […]
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