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SnOBX becoming more likely from weekend nor’easter
A second straight weekend of significant wintry weather is becoming more likely for northeastern North Carolina and the northern Outer Banks, while even Hatteras and [Read More]
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N.C. Aquariums treating more than 60 cold-stunned sea turtles
A sudden drop in water temperatures this week has increased the number of cold-stunned sea turtles arriving for care at all three North Carolina Aquariums. [Read More]
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VIDEO: No one hurt after garage catches fire in lower Currituck County
No one was hurt after a garage caught fire north of Aydlett in lower Currituck County around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Firefighters were called to the [Read More]
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Ocracoke Observer: Grounded yacht on South Point awaits a tow
By Connie Leinbach, Ocracoke Observer Scott Pumphrey is chillin’ by himself today on his accidental waterfront hotel nestled temporarily on the Ocracoke beach. Early Tuesday [Read More]
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Theatre of Dare auditions Jan. 31-Feb. 2 for ‘Next to Normal’
Theatre of Dare, community theater for the Outer Banks, will hold auditions for Next to Normal Monday, January 31, Tuesday, February 1, and Wednesday, February [Read More]
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Outer Banks Forever ‘Pints for Parks’ this Friday at Swells’a Brewing
Outer Banks Forever, the non-profit supporting the three national parks on the Outer Banks, invites you to join us for our first Pints for Parks [Read More]
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Jockey’s Ridge State Park leads N.C. with 1.8 million visitors in 2021
Jockey’s Ridge State Park was the most visited state park in all of North Carolina in 2021, continuing its hold of the top spot as [Read More]
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OBX Coast Guard Auxiliary offers boating safety course online in March
Registration is now open for the OBX U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary “Boat America” boating safety course in March, which will be held via Zoom. This [Read More]
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N.C. Aquariums treating more than 60 cold-stunned sea turtles
A sudden drop in water temperatures this week has increased the number of cold-stunned sea turtles arriving for care at all three North Carolina Aquariums. [Read More]
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Ocracoke Observer: Baltimore couple OK after 55-foot motor yacht grounds on South Point
By Connie Leinbach, Ocracoke Observer Scott and Karen Pumphrey of Baltimore, Maryland, landed on Ocracoke the wrong way – on the beach in their grounded [Read More]
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Trailers used on Ocracoke for emergency housing after Dorian find new life around region
Ocracoke Island experienced a storm like most islanders did not recall in their lifetimes, the morning of September 6, 2019, as a 7.4 foot storm [Read More]
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N.C. Ferry Division to host Elizabeth City job fair Wednesday
People in the Elizabeth City area will have a chance to hop on board a rewarding new career as the North Carolina Ferry Division teams [Read More]
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FEMA awards Dare County funds for emergency food and shelter programs
Dare County has been chosen to receive $16,768 of Federal Emergency Food and Shelter funds awarded through the Department of Homeland Security and an additional [Read More]
Obituaries
Obituaries
Constance Gray Bradford
Constance “Connie” Gray Bradford went to join our Lord January 23, 2022. Connie was born on February 19, 1938, in the village of Kinnakeet (Avon, [Read More]
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Mona “Lisa” Burd
Mona “Lisa” Burd, 67 of Grandy, NC passed from this life on January 20, 2022, with her husband and her two children by her side. [Read More]
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Mike Herring
Mike…. Fella…..Moose…. Big Mike…. Coach…. Dad….G-Poppy….. so many names, and they only tell a small part of a big life of a man who filled [Read More]
