On the evening of December 1, 2023, the peace of eternal life was granted to Fred after enduring a long battle with the complications of lymphedema. He was 73 years old. Born July 8, 1950, in the small town of Duluth, Minnesota, Fred was the third child born to Rodney and Lois Westlund. A very [...] Obituaries |  Full Article The post Frederick Kim Westlund appeared first on Island Free Press.

On Friday, December 1, the foyer at Cape Hatteras Secondary School (CHSS) was transformed into a winter wonderland for a few hours, thanks to a team effort by students and staff. In a school-wide community service project, teachers and students in different departments decorated trees for the holiday season, beginning on Tuesday, November 28, and [...] Island Features |  Full Article The post Cape Hatteras Secondary School decks the halls with Christmas tree project appeared first on Island Free Press.

Hatteras Village will host its annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Community Dinner on Tuesday, December 5, starting at 6:00 p.m. The decades-old tradition, which was revitalized in 2019 as a public event, will feature the official lighting of the community Christmas tree in the village triangle, (next to the Hatteras Village Red & White supermarket), [...] Island Features |  Full Article The post Hatteras Village’s Christmas Tree Lighting and Community Dinner will be held on Tuesday, December 5 appeared first on Island Free Press.

From Outer Banks Voice In a process that took about a minute, former Dare of Education Member Bea Basnight became the newest member of the Dare County Board of Commissioners during the opening moments of its Dec. 4 meeting—gaining the unanimous support of her new colleagues. Her appointment fills the vacancy left by the Oct. [...] Local News |  Full Article The post Bea Basnight officially becomes Dare County Commissioner appeared first on Island Free Press.

On December 3 at approximately 6:05 p.m., Deputies working the C-District conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on N.C. Highway 12 near ORV Ramp 32 in Avon. During the traffic stop, the Deputy established probable cause to search the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted, and a felony amount of marijuana was [...] Local News |  Full Article The post Dare County Sheriff’s Office makes drug-related arrests in Avon, Manteo appeared first on Island Free Press.