OBX Today

12/10/2024

The Duck Fire Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Matthew Dudek to the position of Deputy Fire Chief, effective immediately. With more [Read More]

12/06/2024

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 16 conducted its annual change of watch ceremony on December 2nd, installing new officers effective January 1, 2025. During the [Read More]

12/04/2024

Dare Country employee Brandon Pastel was named Employee Of The Month for the month of November. He was presented the award on December 2nd.

11/27/2024

It’s time to get in the holiday mood with the Outer Banks Chorus! The Outer Banks Chorus is excited to invite you to our holiday [Read More]

11/27/2024

On Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11:10 pm. a Dare County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy stopped a vehicle near Arch Street and N. Croatan Highway [Read More]

11/27/2024

A manatee has been successfully rescued from a Tar River canal in Greenville, Pitt County. It is the first documented case of a manatee being rescued in North Carolina. The 855-pound, 9-foot female manatee was first reported to the Outer Banks Marine Mammal Stranding Network in late October, near Kitty Hawk, and was exhibiting concerning behavior.

A manatee has been successfully rescued from a Tar River canal in Greenville, Pitt County. It is the first documented case of a manatee being [Read More]

11/26/2024

The OBX SPCA Pet of the Week is Ava. Ava is six-year-old domestic shorthair. This friendly feline has a gentle, easygoing nature and gets along fantastically with other cats. When she's not napping, she can be found contentedly watching birds from the window.

The OBX SPCA Pet of the Week is Ava. Ava is six-year-old domestic shorthair. This friendly feline has a gentle, easygoing nature and gets along [Read More]

11/26/2024

This week, Governor Roy Cooper pardoned two turkeys, Ethel and Bertha, from the Thanksgiving table at the North Carolina Turkey Pardon Ceremony at the Executive Mansion. The Governor was joined by NC Poultry Federation Executive Director Bob Ford, MANNA FoodBank CEO Claire Neal, and Representatives from Prestage Farms.

On Monday, Governor Roy Cooper pardoned two turkeys, Ethel and Bertha, from the Thanksgiving table at the North Carolina Turkey Pardon Ceremony at the Executive [Read More]

11/26/2024

On Monday at 12:21 p.m. the Dare County Sheriff's Office Communications Division received a 911 call from the 150 block of Etheridge Road on Roanoke Island about a person that had been stabbed. Deputies responded to the area and quickly apprehended a subject without incident.

On Monday at 12:21 p.m. the Dare County Sheriff’s Office Communications Division received a 911 call from the 150 block of Etheridge Road on Roanoke [Read More]

11/26/2024

Frisco, NC Eric Paul “Rick” Foutz, born on May 1, 1959, in Roanoke, VA, passed away on November 20, 2024, in Frisco, NC, at the [Read More]

11/26/2024

Rocky Mount, NC George Ray “Bird” Stallings, 66, of Rocky Mount, NC, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024, at his second home in Buxton, [Read More]

11/26/2024

Pensacola Mae McClease, born October 26, 1932 was called home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of [Read More]

11/26/2024

On Friday and Saturday, December 6 and 7, Island Farm will host “Christmas Past,” an event focused on historic holiday traditions in the early days on the Outer Banks. On the first Friday and Saturday in December, costumed interpreters at Island Farm will share how Roanoke Island families celebrated the Christmas holiday in the mid-1800s.

On Friday and Saturday, December 6 and 7, Island Farm will host “Christmas Past,” an event focused on historic holiday traditions in the early days [Read More]

11/22/2024

Consider symbolically adopting one of the beautiful Ocracoke ponies as that special gift. Pictured above is Sacajawea, who currently has her hooves full raising Winnie, born May 3, 2018! She is also mother to Hazelnut. When you adopt a pony in honor of a loved one, Outer Banks Forever will send them a photo and official adoption certificate! Your support helps cover the costs of their ongoing care and feeding.

Consider symbolically adopting one of the beautiful Ocracoke ponies as that special gift. Pictured above is Sacajawea, who currently has her hooves full raising Winnie, born [Read More]

11/22/2024

As a result of Tropical Storm Helene, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened a grant opportunity for Dare County homeowners to elevate their houses above base flood elevation through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

As a result of Tropical Storm Helene, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened a grant opportunity for Dare County homeowners to elevate their [Read More]

11/21/2024

On Tuesday, November 19, at a virtual meeting of the Currituck Education Foundation, four projects supporting Currituck County Schools were awarded mini-grant funding.

On Tuesday, November 19, at a virtual meeting of the Currituck Education Foundation, four projects supporting Currituck County Schools were awarded mini-grant funding. $500.00 to [Read More]

11/21/2024

John Patrick Canning Sr., of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 9, [Read More]

11/21/2024

The Dare County Tax Department has announced that the countywide 2025 Dare County property revaluation will become effective on January 1, 2025. By North Carolina law, revaluation is required to be completed at least once every eight years. Dare County is currently on a five-year revaluation schedule, with the last revaluation implemented in January 2020.

The Dare County Tax Department has announced that the countywide 2025 Dare County property revaluation will become effective on January 1, 2025. By North Carolina [Read More]