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fema

News

Applications being accepted for FEMA home elevation grant

Dare County has announced that, as a result of Tropical Storm Helene, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened ...

thanks

Opinion

Gig Line: Thanks for giving!

Thanksgiving Day brings many of us back to a time when we were very young and made hand/finger ...

Thanksgiving

News

Keep food safety in mind this Thanksgiving

Turkey is the most popular dish during Thanksgiving celebrations, yet there are many inexperienced cooks who will be in ...

paramedic

Schools

COA holds graduation, coining ceremony for paramedics

College of The Albemarle (COA) celebrated its fall 2024 paramedic graduates with a coining ceremony on Thursday, November ...

island farm

Lifestyles

Island Farm to hold Garden to Hearth event

On Tuesday, November 26 and Wednesday, November 27 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Island Farm will hold ...

News

Thanksgiving closures, trash collection announced for Dare County

All Dare County offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2024 and Friday, November 29, 2024 in observance of ...

presentations

Schools

Student presentations, achievements highlighted at Wanchese Christian Academy ceremony

Literacy was the theme of Wanchese Christian Academy’s first quarter awards ceremony and “students did fantastic in their presentations,” noted ...

Pecan Pie

Lifestyles

Pecan pie makes a perfect dessert this Thanksgiving

A Thanksgiving dinner table can be a sight to behold. For foodies and others who love the array ...

thanksgiving

Lifestyles

Make this side dish the star on Thanksgiving

Food is foremost on the minds of Thanksgiving guests. While food is a big deal on just about ...

sweet

Lifestyles

Sweet and savory take on a Thanksgiving classic

Thanksgiving is a day spiritual reflection and celebration, and also an opportunity to gather with family members for ...

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economy

Opinion

You Decide: Is the economy passing its annual evaluation?

By Mike Walden Most of us — especially senior citizens like me — have a yearly medical evaluation. ...

beach nourishment

News

Nags Head considers moving up planned beach nourishment

Based on a recent report indicating significant beach erosion, Nags Head is considering bumping up its beach nourishment ...

nurses

Opinion

Guest Opinion: North Carolina must compete for nurses

By John Hood RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly has made our state a more attractive place ...

taste test

Lifestyles

Taste test Thanksgiving treats at the right time

Thanksgiving is the most delicious holiday of the year and brings many tests to the kitchen. Will all ...

survey

News

Friday last day for Dare Parks and Recreation survey

Friday, Nov. 22, 2024 is the last day to submit the Dare County Needs Assessment Survey for Parks ...

swimmers

Sports

First Flight, Manteo swimmers compete in first meet of season

By Joshua Mouser   Dare County high school swim teams competed in their first meet of the 2024-2025 ...

winterlights

Lifestyles

WinterLights opens Friday at The Elizabethan Gardens

The Elizabethan Gardens’ 15th annual WinterLights event opens on Friday, November 22, 2024 and will run on select nights through Saturday, ...

gibbs

Schools

Balancing accounts and student activities: Future teacher Sahsha Gibbs

While TikTok and YouTube are full of self-proclaimed financial experts, a more humble and compassionate one can be ...

beaufort

Schools

Kurt Ryan joins Beaufort County Community College Board of Trustees

Retired Major General Kurt Ryan joined the Beaufort County Community College (Beaufort CCC) Board of Trustees on October ...

drum

On the Water

Targeting big drum pays off

It’s not terribly unusual that Garry Oliver’s Outer Banks Sportfishers took first out of 120 teams in the ...