Another Heat Advisory issued for region on Monday, Aug. 17

Currituck County voters to decide on sales tax hike in November

Dare County is not the only coastal county asking voters to approve a quarter-cent sales tax in November for local spending priorities. In Currituck County, residents will also decide whether to implement a quarter-cent sales tax increase at the ballot box on Nov. 3. 

This week in the Meeting Room, August 17-21

Meetings include: Dare County Board of Commissioners Community Meeting · Nags Head Planning Board · Currituck County Board of Commissioners · N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission · NC Wildlife Virtual Public Meeting

As the Wescott Cemetery in Manteo relocates, a family fights for its legacy

By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice
There is a low white picket fence surrounding a cemetery at the Dare County Regional Airport. Outside the fence sits the airport’s tarmac, with planes parked waiting for their next destination.

Under new policy, Dare Schools will create committee to evaluate challenges to instructional materials

By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
Dare County Schools (DCS) officials say they rarely field challenges to the instructional and supplementary materials used in classrooms and school libraries. In fact, the last such challenge that ended up in the superintendent’s office was in 2021.

Buxton beach nourishment update: second dredge to arrive next week

On Friday, Aug. 14, Dare County released this update on the status of the Buxton beach nourishment project that began on July 31. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company has announced that beach nourishment work in the Buxton project area continues to progress, with completion of the dune in front of the village expected within the next few days. 

Never too old to pop up: local adults take on surfing

By Brian Tress | Outer Banks Voice
They arrived at 9 a.m. at the Bleriot Street beach access in Kitty Hawk for that first lesson in June not sure what to expect.

Corolla and Carova residents sound off on Currituck’s beach management process

By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice
At an Aug. 12 meeting on Currituck County’s beach nourishment plan, those in attendance voiced frustration with the process and questioned whether the county was committed to protecting homes, property and the beach along the Currituck Banks.

How Hatteras moms moved to fix a childcare gap

Dare Board approves $35K for new Tidal Tots center
By Maggie Miles | Outer Banks Voice
At their Aug. 10 meeting, the Dare County Commissioners approved $35,000 in start-up funding for Coastal Family Collaborative’s (CFC) planned Tidal Tots Childcare Center, a nonprofit early childhood education center that will restore licensed childcare services to Hatteras Island.

Henry Hargis has March trial date for murder of Zane Hughes; two other suspects have cases continued till October

By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
On Aug. 10 and 11, the three teen suspects in the fatal shooting last summer of 19-year-old Zane Hughes appeared in Dare County Superior Court for hearings on their pending murder cases.

Video explains the Dare County Schools Hatteras Satellite Location Plan

Aug 13

Dominion Energy seeks increase for fuel costs that could add $23 dollars to monthly bill

Aug 12

USACE to conduct comprehensive sampling at Buxton FUDS site this fall; will provide update at Aug. 13 meeting   

Aug 12

After White House executive order, NCDHHS affirms the importance of childhood vaccinations

Aug 11

Dare Board approves $20K sales tax outreach plan; Board candidate Havel criticizes use of taxpayer funds

Aug 9

NEST reports record number of sea turtle nests on Northern Outer Banks

Aug 9

This week in the Meeting Room, August 10-14

Aug 9

Three talented musicians sing their songs on the Pioneer stage

Aug 8

ECU Health and UnitedHealthcare reach agreement on restoring in-network access for patients

Aug 8

Missing man located and is safe

Aug 7