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- Ronald Thomas O’Neal, Jr.by Submitted on July 26, 2024 at 3:04 pm
Ocracoke, NC Ronald Thomas O’Neal, Jr., 72, of Ocracoke, NC, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024. Born on September 21, 1951, in Morehead City, [Read More]
- Man wanted by local authorities arrested in Buxtonby Submitted on July 26, 2024 at 2:59 pm
On July 23, 2024, at approximately 7:13 am, a Deputy working the C-District noticed a vehicle parked at the Frisco Bath House that belonged to [Read More]
- Lou Joyce Jordanby Submitted on July 25, 2024 at 6:25 pm
Kill Devil Hills, NC Lou Joyce Jordan was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 25, 2024. She was [Read More]
- Ross Burrus Fulcher, Jr.by Submitted on July 25, 2024 at 6:22 pm
Florence, SC Ross Burrus Fulcher, Jr., of Florence, SC., known by his family as “Buddy,” passed away on July 20, 2024, in Buxton, NC, at [Read More]
- Celia Rollinson Meekinsby Submitted on July 25, 2024 at 6:19 pm
Manteo, NC Celia Rollinson Meekins died on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Spring Arbor of the Outer Banks. She was born on Hatteras Island in [Read More]
- Heat Advisory issued for Monday, July 15by Staff Reporter on July 15, 2024 at 12:40 pm
Excessive heat is expected on Monday along the Outer Banks and throughout Eastern North Carolina with record or near-record high temperatures, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City office. A Heat Advisory has been issued for all of Eastern N.C., including Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, for heat index values of 100-110 from [...] Local News | Full Article The post Heat Advisory issued for Monday, July 15 appeared first on Island Free Press.
- Dare County Library announces new Online Learning Platform for Adultsby Staff Reporter on July 15, 2024 at 11:48 am
The Dare County Library has announced that it now offers patrons access to a new online learning platform called “Gale Presents: Udemy,” which is designed to help adults improve work-related skills and develop personal interests through thousands of on-demand courses across 75 categories in business, technology, design and personal development. Gale, a global provider of research and [...] Community News Brief | Full Article The post Dare County Library announces new Online Learning Platform for Adults appeared first on Island Free Press.
- Dare commissioners to vote on moving up Buxton, Avon beach widening to 2026by Sam Walker on July 14, 2024 at 5:54 pm
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com With erosion occurring more rapidly than expected off Buxton, the Dare County Board of Commissioners are expected to vote Tuesday to shift the next beach renourishment project to 2026. Buxton’s stretch of beach took a beating this past fall and winter for offshore hurricanes and repeated nor’easters, including one of the worst incidents of [...] Local News | Full Article The post Dare commissioners to vote on moving up Buxton, Avon beach widening to 2026 appeared first on Island Free Press.
- Buxton Civic Association pushes for a new wave of community action to clean up Buxton Beachby Joy Crist on July 14, 2024 at 5:09 pm
The Buxton Civic Association (BCA) held its monthly public meeting on Thursday, July 11, and urged attendees to keep the momentum going by continuing to demand action at Buxton Beach. An initial email and letter-writing campaign was launched in March, and the BCA is hoping that a second wave of letters, emails, phone calls, and [...] Local News | Full Article The post Buxton Civic Association pushes for a new wave of community action to clean up Buxton Beach appeared first on Island Free Press.
- A serendipitous day at Keeper James’ book signing in Rodantheby James D. “Keeper James” Charlet on July 14, 2024 at 3:08 pm
My wife Linda Molloy and I have done a great number of programs and book signings all over eastern North Carolina, and particularly our home Outer Banks, but one of our all-time favorite venues is the Island Convenience store in Rodanthe, very close to our home. We know them well and appreciate the Midgett/Caldwell family [...] Community News Brief | Full Article The post A serendipitous day at Keeper James’ book signing in Rodanthe 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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