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Waterways Commission works toward long-term dredging solution for Rodanthe-Stumpy Point emergency ferry channel

Once in a while, citizen volunteers serving on government advisory committees get to see the fruits of their labor play out, as the Dare County Waterways Commission witnessed with the recent implementation of the emergency ferry channel after storms in both September and October. Although the success of the backup transportation plan was a group effort, the commission more than two years earlier had first brought attention to the shoaled channel and continued to clang alarms to secure its accessibility.

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Following his election as a Dare Commissioner, David Twiddy formally resigns from Ed Board

Following his election this month to the Dare County Board of Commissioners, David Twiddy, who has been serving as Chairman of the Dare County Board of Education, formally announced his resignation from that post. In a letter released to his fellow Board of Education members on Wednesday, Nov. 11, Twiddy...

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USFWS details plans to relocate section of NC12 on Pea Island Wildlife Refuge

With a public comment period opened on the proposal to realign a section of NC12 on the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has now released detailed information on the plan. The preliminary plan submitted by NCDOT to USFWS would relocate a .63-mile section...

Stumpy Point, NC · 2d
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Dare County awarded $383,000 state grant for new waterfront park in Hatteras Village

Dare County has been awarded a $383,000 state grant to acquire the former Channel Bass restaurant property in Hatteras Village for a new public waterfront park, advancing a project that county commissioners first approved pursuing in July. The funding is part of more than $1.8 million in grants announced Friday,...

Dare County, NC · 1d
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KDH Commissioners to hear DEF Director Sproul’s update on 12 new units of teacher housing

Dare Education Foundation (DEF) Executive Director Ben Sproul will update the Kill Devil Hills Commissioners on plans for 12 new affordable educator housing units at Run Hill Ridge at their Nov. 16 meeting. At the meeting, the Board will also consider the DEF’s request for a fee reduction, waiver of...

Kill Devil Hills, NC · 1d

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Help us save lives at OBX SPCA Stand-Up for Strays Silent Auction

Even if you can’t join us in person for Stand-Up for Strays this Friday, you don’t have to miss out on the excitement—or the chance to make a difference. Our Silent Auction is officially LIVE, and bidding is open to everyone!. We have an incredible lineup of...

Dare County, NC · 2d

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North Carolina Beach Homes Are Collapsing, and Taxpayers Are Helping Clean Up the Mess

North Carolina beach houses are falling into the Atlantic Ocean, leaving piles of broken wood, nails, and personal belongings scattered along the coast. But some owners have a financial reason to wait for their homes to collapse instead of tearing them down. In Dare County, North Carolina, 32 privately owned houses fell along Cape Hatteras...

Dare County, NC · 1d

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Three new applicants seek to fill vacancy on Manteo Board of Commissioners

The Town of Manteo has received three new applications to fill the current vacancy on the Board of Commissioners after it extended the deadline to apply for an additional week. The Outer Banks Voice – Manteo Commissioners extend application period to fill board vacancy. According to Manteo Town Manager...

Manteo, NC · 1d

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Residents, homeowners and visitors log more than 200 hours during 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week

From October 10-17, 2026, the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau hosted the 2nd Annual Outer Banks Volunteer Week, which invites visitors, residents and second homeowners to connect more deeply with the community by volunteering with local organizations on a variety of projects and events. Part of the Bureau’s expanding year-round Voluntourism program, Volunteer Week aims to support local partners, promote off-season visitation to Dare County and highlight the ongoing work that goes into caring for and sustaining the Outer Banks.

Dare County, NC · 2d

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Kites with Lights at Jockey’s Ridge State Park

November 28 from 4 – 7 p.m. Come spread the holiday cheer with Kitty Hawk Kites and a kite light show on the dunes of Jockeys Ridge State Park! Be sure to make it out on Saturday, November 28th from 4 – 7 PM for a light display like no other. Kites with Lights, at Jockey’s Ridge State Park, features large 19-to-30-foot kites decked out in the spirit of the holiday season! At 5 PM, enjoy the lighting of the Jockey’s Ridge State Park Solar Christmas tree out on the dunes directly across from Jockey’s Ridge Crossing. Warm beverages are available across the street at Jockey’s Ridge Crossing. All donations benefit the Friends of Jockey’s Ridge.

Nags Head, NC · 1d

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Informational meetings set for status on NC12 planning

The N.C. Department of Transportation announced Friday that people will have an opportunity during public meetings next week to learn more about progress on the Solving Access for N.C. 12 in Dare County (SAND) Plan. The plan, led by NCDOT, aims to improve short- and long-term public access to N.C....

Dare County, NC · 1d