A ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the Mountains-to-Sea Trail Eastern Terminus Monument will be held on Friday, September 29th at 10:00 AM at Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head. Full story

The originally scheduled Day at The Docks had to be canceled due to Hurricane Lee, three popular events are being resheduled for September 29-30, Seafood Under the Stars, the Youth Fishing Tournament and the Working Boat Parade and Blessing of the Fleet. Full story

Our Walk, speakers and fellowship activities have been rescheduled for 9am September 30 at First Flight High School. Full story

Join us at Aviation Park , 103 Veterans Drive on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for a FUN and FREE community event which will include hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, drinks, treats for dogs and ice cream, of course! Full story

Update: The National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City has issued a High Surf Advisory for Dare County from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27 and a Beach Hazards Statement in effect from 8 a.m. through the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 27. Large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents, large breaking waves expected, and strong longshore currents in the surf zone.
A Coastal Flood Advisory along the Dare County beaches from Duck to Hatteras in effect from 5 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Full story

The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services—in conjunction with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Cape Hatteras National Seashore and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers—is issuing a precautionary advisory due to impacts from petroleum contaminated soils likely exposed by recent beach erosion near the former U.S. Coast Guard Group Cape Hatteras station area in Buxton at Cape Hatteras National Seashore—from approximately 46285 Old Lighthouse Road to, and including, the first jetty. Full story

New Room in the Inn head seeks community engagement to tackle homelessness
By Maggie Miles | Outer Banks Voice
New OBX Room in the Inn Executive Director Shari Fiveash says her main goal is to reach out into the community to create more partnerships with local organizations and churches and foster more opportunities for the growing unhoused population on the Outer Banks. And those opportunities include everything from supporting more housing options to helping people succeed in the job market. Full story

Margaret Karen Tiller Landreth (Peg) passed peacefully from complications of Alzheimer’s on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Full story

The Town of Manteo Water and Sewer Department will conduct unidirectional hydrant flushing on the section of Sir Walter Raleigh Street between Uppowoc Avenue and Queen Elizabeth Avenue.  They will plan on flushing tomorrow, Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 3:30 AM to 6:00 AM. Full story

Robert W. Nappi, age 55, died peacefully on Friday, September 22, 2023 at home surrounded by family and friends following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  Full story

Big Yellow was brought into the shelter in May because, unfortunately, he was bitten by an unknown animal which led to a 6 month quarantine. His quarantine is now up and he is doing fantastic. Big Yellow loves attention and doesn’t seem to mind other cats. Watch this video to learn more about Big Yellow. Full story

This coastal craftsman delivers so much style, beauty, and livable function in its 1600 square feet. Full story