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Unsettled weekend of weather ahead
The National Weather Service says the forecast into early next week for the area calls for a prolonged period of unsettled weather with a coastal low expected to develop.
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Manteo man sentenced in federal cocaine probe
A Manteo man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison, after pleading guilty last October to charges of dealing cocaine, the U.S. attorney for the 4th District says.
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Silent film started a long tradition
The 1921 silent film that was the genesis of “The Lost Colony” will be shown on Sunday at the Pioneer Theater.
Camellia watercolor workshop
Linda Miller will be teaching basic drawing skills, observation and watercolor techniques to create a botanical painting.
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“Harvey” takes director full circle in theater work
The Theatre of Dare debuted its energetic production of “Harvey” last Friday night at the COA Roanoke Island Campus in Manteo with more performances set for this weekend.
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No raffle tickets, no pancakes, no silent auctions — just give!
Press release from Dare County Long Term Recovery Committee: Late in the afternoon on Aug. 27, waters began to rise in Dare County’s sound side communities. Dare County’s volunteer firemen — as always — immediately answered the calls for help and began rescuing the stranded as flood waters swept into homes. After getting people tofull story »
Angel Tree needs support as deadline approaches
With less than two weeks left to participate, 114 needy Dare County children are awaiting adoption on the Outer Banks Woman’s Club Angel Tree at WalMart. The Outer Banks Woman’s Club is sponsoring the Angel Tree Gift Program in partnership with Dare County Social Services. The Angel Tree Gift Program provides toys and clothing tofull story »
Recount set in disputed Elizabeth City runoff
Pasquotank elections officials today will recount ballots from last week’s run-off for a seat on the Elizabeth City Council. Michael Brooks finished three votes behind Dennis Stallings in the run-off, and has also filed a protest in the election. Brooks says eight voters, all related to Stallings, do not live in the 3rd Ward. Thefull story »
State’s Irene tab expected to be $20 million
State officials say North Carolina government should be on the hook for roughly $20 million this fiscal year for its share of costs to respond to Hurricane Irene. A General Assembly fiscal analyst told a legislative oversight committee Thursday that Gov. Perdue has authority and funds available for those charges without additional approval from thefull story »
Georgia official named Camden manager
Camden has a new county manager. Commissioners voted Wednesday to hire Michael Renshaw, currently the city manager of Grantville, Ga. Renshaw will begin his duties in Camden on Dec. 5. He replaces Randall Woodruff, who left over the summer to become Beaufort County’s manager.
Florida students track sea turtle to Ocracoke
First graders at a Florida elementary school have been tracking a loggerhead turtle as far north as Carova Beach since it was released into the wild at the end of July in south Florida. Using a variety of technology, students at Port Salerno Elementary School have been following the progress of the sea turtle theyfull story »
Permanent fix for Hatteras power under way
Permanent structures to run the high voltage power line over the Mid-Pea Island Inlet are under construction. Lee Electrical began work this week erecting new concrete and metal poles that will allow the line to stretch 700-feet from each side of the inlet. Susan Flythe, general manager of Cape Hatteras Electrical Co-op, says the workfull story »