State Division of Marine Fisheries may disappear
With all that on its plate and working under a $3.2 million cut in its annual appropriation, the division is now facing another major undertaking.
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Drone testing may come to Hyde
State officials provided a public briefing last month on using Hyde County’s airport to test commercial versions of drones.
Workshop offers help for advanced care planning
Consider this: what if you were to be injured in an automobile accident or suddenly diagnosed with an illness. Would your loved ones know your wishes concerning your healthcare? Advanced care planning involves personal decisions one must make ahead of time in the event that you are unable to make decisions later that would affectfull story »
Hospital awards funding to cancer support group
After being diagnosed with cancer in the 1980’s, local resident Alice Kelly realized the need for services for cancer patients living on the Outer Banks. In 1989, she founded The Outer Banks Cancer Support Group to assist Dare County cancer patients. Initially, the group offered moral support for cancer patients along with assistance with transportation.full story »
Town human services director earns new credential
Bonita A. Hurdle, Nags Head’s director of Human Resources, has graduated from the 2010-2011 Municipal Administration Course of the School of Government, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The program in Municipal Administration is designed for managers, department heads and officials whose responsibilities require a broad understanding of functions beyond individual areas of specialization.full story »
Advisory posted for Colington Harbour beach
An advisory against swimming was posted Wednesday at the Colington Harbour swimming beach, where state officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state and federal standards.
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NPS, Nags Head to mark finish of water upgrades
After many years of planing, the National Park Service and Nags Head will mark completion of the replacement of the municipal water system serving the Cape Hatteras National Seashore on Bodie Island. The event will center on a symbolic “valve turning,” according to Dave Clark, town public works director National Parks engineer, Capt. Gregory Robinson.full story »
Catamaran builder sets up shop in Wanchese
Gunboat opened its new catamaran production facility in Wanchese Friday with festivities that included local dignitaries and supporters of the company’s efforts to create jobs on the Outer Banks.
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Retro Island Dyes has new digs
If you’ve enjoyed the retro tye-dye shirts and accessories at Island Dyes’ small Beach Road store, get ready for more.
Astro forecast: May 6 to May 20
Your work or health situation brings a sense of limitation and gives you pause, but answers are on the way.
Tuesday’s picks set lineup for general elections
Incumbent Richard Johnson defeated Francis D’Ambra in Tuesday’s Republican primary race for a seat on the Dare County Board of Commissioners.
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Dalton, McCrory to face off for governor
While the nominees for the governor’s race were decided Tuesday, there will likely be a number of runoffs to determine the party nominees for seats on the Council of State.
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