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- Nags Head declared one of ’13 Cheap Beach Vacations That Won’t Break Your Budget’by Kassidy Watson-Perry on April 17, 2024 at 8:42 pm
Budgeting resource RamseySolutions.com has curated a list of the best beaches in the United States that won’t break the bank. One of the only two [Read More]
- Currituck youth excel at State 4-H Horse Judging competitionby Submitted on April 17, 2024 at 8:03 pm
Currituck County 4-H was well represented at the State 4-H Horse Judging competition held on April 13, 2024 on the campus of St. Andrews College [Read More]
- VIDEO: ‘Dare County Recreation Map: Explore Local Recreational Opportunities!’by Submitted on April 17, 2024 at 8:00 pm
Dare County has released a new video highlighting the Dare County Recreation Map, a unique interactive resource that allows users to locate a variety of [Read More]
- New grants bring everyone’s playground dream one step closer to realityby Submitted on April 17, 2024 at 7:55 pm
The Surf Pediatric Foundation’s ambitious project, Everyone’s Playground, is advancing rapidly with crucial support from the Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF) and the Karl and [Read More]
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service releases final Land Protection Plan for the expansion of Roanoke River National Wildlife Refugeby Submitted on April 17, 2024 at 7:30 pm
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have released the final land protection plan which allows for the protection of up to 287,090 acres of wildlife [Read More]
- Charles “Chuck” Tomkinson IIIby Staff Reporter on April 17, 2024 at 3:51 pm
April 9, 1951 – April 10, 2024 MANTEO — Charles “Chuck” Tomkinson III, age 73, of Manteo, NC, passed away on April 10, 2024. He was born on April 9, 1951, in Richmond, VA. Chuck led a fulfilling life centered around his passion for working with his hands and helping others in any way he [...] Obituaries | Full Article The post Charles “Chuck” Tomkinson III appeared first on Island Free Press.
- Ronald H. Williamsby Staff Reporter on April 17, 2024 at 2:51 pm
April 10, 1948 – April 14, 2024 WAVES — Ronald H. Williams was born on April 10, 1948, in Manteo, NC, and peacefully passed away on April 14, 2024, at the age of 76 in Waves, NC. A man of few words, Ronald had the biggest impact on the lives of those around him. Retired [...] Obituaries | Full Article The post Ronald H. Williams appeared first on Island Free Press.
- Ann Weathersbee Davenportby Staff Reporter on April 17, 2024 at 2:47 pm
September 11, 1935 – April 14, 2024 KITTY HAWK — Ann Weathersbee Davenport, of Kitty Hawk, NC, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on September 11, 1935, in Tarboro, NC, Ann lived a life dedicated to education and service. Dedicating over 30 years of her life as a [...] Obituaries | Full Article The post Ann Weathersbee Davenport appeared first on Island Free Press.
- Interactive Dare County Recreation Map is highlighted in new videoby Staff Reporter on April 17, 2024 at 1:09 pm
Dare County has released a new video highlighting the Dare County Recreation Map, a unique interactive resource that allows users to locate a variety of different attractions and amenities throughout Dare County—including area beach accesses, boat launches, dog parks, picnic areas, fishing piers, ball fields, walking trails and so much more. “We created the Recreation [...] Island Features | Full Article The post Interactive Dare County Recreation Map is highlighted in new video appeared first on Island Free Press.
- Bagheera, a cold-stunned Hawksbill Sea Turtle found in Avon, is making a full recovery at NC Aquariumby Joy Crist on April 17, 2024 at 12:53 pm
A rare and cold-stunned Hawksbill Sea Turtle that was rescued in Avon over the winter is on its way to making a full recovery, per a social media update from the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. The male Hawksbill Sea Turtle, named Bagheera, was discovered along the Pamlico Sound in Avon in December 2023 [...] Island Features | Full Article The post Bagheera, a cold-stunned Hawksbill Sea Turtle found in Avon, is making a full recovery at NC Aquarium appeared first on Island Free Press.
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Jockeys Ridge State Park– Check out the largest sand dune on the east coast
Wright Brothers Memorial– First in Flight, see where the Wright Brothers took to flight
Oregon Inlet Fishing Center– World class offshore fishing center
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse– Visit this historic lighthouse on Hatteras Island
Bodie Island Lighthouse– Go climb this amazing lighthouse and check out the views
Currituck Beach Lighthouse– Visit this lighthouse in the heart of Corolla
Cape Hatteras National Seashore– Take a drive and explore this national seashore
The Lost Colony– Come watch the oldest outdoor drama in USA
North Carolina Aquarium Roanoke Island– Spend the day looking at fish, otters, alligators, and more
Elizabethan Gardens– Wander the magical gardens on Roanoke Island
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