The Coastal Family Collaborative has officially launched a search for an innovative, passionate leader to serve as the Director of Tidal Tots Childcare Center. Located in Frisco, NC, Tidal Tots aims to strengthen local families by providing accessible, high-quality early childhood education to the Hatteras Island community.

The Director will oversee all daily operations, educational programming, financial administration, and staff development, while ensuring the center meets North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) standards, Serving as the face of Tidal Tots, the leader will foster strong relationships with families, community partners, and the Board of Directors to cultivate an inclusive, top-tier learning environment.

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Dare County Deputy Sheriff Master Officer Brent Doughtie has been named Dare County Employee of the Month for September 2026.

The Town of Southern Shores is pleased to recognize Joel Newton for his outstanding volunteer service and continued commitment to helping residents in the community.

As a number of coastal officials voice their opposition to the ferry tolling plan in the new state budget, NCDOT’s Ferry Division has announced it will hold five public listening sessions in September as it moves to put the plan in effect.  

Theatre of Dare is stepping boldly into its next act with the appointment of Kelsey Thompson as Executive Director, marking an exciting new chapter for the Outer Banks’ long-running community theatre.

Dare County has announced it will host three community meetings in early October to provide residents with information about the one-quarter cent ($0.0025) sales tax referendum that will appear on the November 3 ballot in the county.

The Moon joins a tea party, Venus reaches peak brilliance, the seasons change, and the Harvest Moon meets up with some planetary neighbors.

Cross Roads OBX is inviting the Outer Banks community to come together this September in support of its mission to bring hope, help and healing to individuals and families in need, especially those dealing with the impact of Substance Use Disorder (SUD). The organization will host its upcoming fundraising event, “Awake,” on September 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Liberty Christian Church in Colington. “

The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) will hold a series of public hearings starting in late September on Dominion Energy’s request for a rate hike for customers in the state.

Dare County EMS and the Kill Devil Hills Fire Department will host its annual March to Remember September 11 on Friday, September 11, 2026, inviting members of the public to join emergency responders in honoring the lives lost and the sacrifices made on September 11, 2001. 

Ella-Rae Reese is a rising FFHS women’s soccer star
By Maggie Miles | Outer Banks Voice 
Ella-Rae Reese discovered her love for soccer at age seven when she began playing with the kids in her neighborhood in Brambleton, Virginia. Last season, as a freshman Forward/Winger on the varsity women's soccer team at First Flight High School (FFHS), she was the only Division 4A freshman to earn All-State honors, and was named Conference Player of the Year.

Dare County will host a free public workshop about coyotes on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Fessenden Center in Buxton.

Dare County Department of Health & Human Services, in partnership with the Saving Lives Task Force Faith Committee, Breaking Through Task Force, Walk Against Addiction, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC), and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Injury and Violence Prevention Branch, will host Talk Saves Lives on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at St. Andrews by the Sea in Nags Head.

The Outer Banks Kite Festival brings some of the nation’s best kite fliers right here to our backyard. Come out and join us for 2 days of kite-flying fun for the whole family. Enjoy massive display kites flying high, and participate in stunt and power kite lessons given by pros.

Animal Rescue Mission will be the theme of the Girl Scouts recruitment on Friday, Sept. 11 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Pavillion at Parks & Rec in Kill Devil Hills.

On Monday, Aug. 24, outgoing State Senator Bobby Hanig announced he was resigning his District 1 seat early, several months before his term expired on Jan. 1, 2027.  On Saturday, Aug. 29, the NC First Congressional District Republican Party announced that it had selected retired Superior Court Judge Jerry Tillett—who is running to succeed Hanig in November—to temporarily fill the vacancy created by his exit.

Mark September 13th on your calendar and take advantage of this opportunity to keep your pets protected and healthy for another year. Dr. Burkart from Roanoke Island Animal Hospital is the Partner Clinic Veterinarian for this Coastal Humane Society Vaccination Clinic, Sunday, September 13th, 11-2 in front of Good Dog Retreat in Manteo.

Update: Shortly before 7 p.m., the Town of Manteo reported that the emergency water main leak in front of Manteo Elementary School has been successfully repaired.

Prepare to encourage & support Recovery Court participants on their recovery journey with this hands-on mentor training. Free community training offers evidence-based, peer-support methods to help you learn how to walk alongside and encourage those engaged in our local Recovery Courts due to substance use disorder.

On Sunday, Aug. 30, the Network for Endangered Sea Turtles (NEST) reported that Nest 16 in Nags Head “has a rare by exciting claim to fame.” Of the 114 Green Sea Turtle eggs laid in this nest in late June, all of them—114 hatchlings—emerged and made it to the ocean.

Tango is a sweet, almost 1-year-old orange tabby looking for his forever home. He’s affectionate, chatty and loves attention. He especially enjoys being held, and he’s always happy when it’s time to eat. He’s a loving, social little guy with a big personality who would make a wonderful companion.

By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice As the NC Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) works to adopt rules governing the use of hardened shoreline structures, it rejected efforts to back legislation removing the ban on such structures at its meeting this week.

The science behind restoring the endangered species in NC
By Maggie Miles | Outer Banks Voice
Five years ago, just seven known wild red wolves remained in the 1.7-million-acre recovery area spanning five counties on North Carolina's Albemarle Peninsula—the only place on earth where the critically endangered species lives in the wild. In the spring of this year, 23 pups were born from four breeding families; 15 of those pups survived.

Dare County Board of Commissioners ▪ Dare County Board of Education Policy Review Committee Meeting ▪ Duck Town Council ▪ Kitty Hawk Town Council Workshop ▪ Nags Head Board of Commissioners ▪ Manteo Board of Commissioners ▪ Southern Shores Town Council and Special Meeting ▪ Southern Shores Planning Board Special Meeting ▪ Currituck County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting ▪ NCDOT Ferry Division to hold public ‘listening sessions’ on controversial ferry tolling plan

The Town of Manteo will conduct a planned water main repair on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, in the northbound lane of U.S. Highway 64 near the intersection of Bowsertown Road and Uppowoc Avenue.

Photo taken on August 30, 2026 by Rosie Hawthorne

Dare County Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Juan Castillo as the district’s Multilingual Education and Beginning Teacher Support Coordinator.

Dare Commissioners to approve resolution at Sept. 1 meeting
By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
At their meeting on Sept. 1, the Dare County Commissioners are expected to approve a multi-county resolution asking Governor Josh Stein and NCDOT to waive all tolls and fees associated with NC ferry routes for locally registered vehicles.

By Kip Tabb | Outer Banks Voice
A NCDOT project calling for improvements at the intersection of NC12 and US158 in Kitty Hawk appears to “essentially be shelved and not pursued,” according to NCDOOT Division One Project Development Engineer Brooks Braswell.

On Aug. 25, Dustin Daniels, announced he is passing the torch as the executive director of the Outer Banks Dare Challenge, the residential “Christ-centered, residential discipleship program” serving individuals over 18 struggling with drug or alcohol addiction or other self-abusive behaviors.

News & Observer reports the investigation was requested by Wake County DA
A new story in The Raleigh News & Observer reports that the Wake County District Attorney has asked the NC State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) to launch a criminal probe into a state-funded program connected to Jordan Hennessy.

By Brian Tress | Outer Banks Voice
Most visitors who climb the steps at Currituck Beach Lighthouse or walk the fields at Island Farm don’t know the name of the nonprofit that makes either place possible. Outer Banks Conservationists (OBC), incorporated in 1980 to save an abandoned lighthouse keeper's dwelling from demolition, now owns and operates both sites.

This sweet girl is about six years old. She came into our care as a stray, so we don't have much background information on her. But one thing we do know is she loves people. She will soak up as much love as you can give. Bonnie does need to be the only animal in a home, but we promise she'll be in every lap that allows her. Watch this video to learn more about Bonnie.

By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
On the morning of Monday, Aug. 24, State Senator Bobby Hanig announced he has retired from that post. The decision comes a few months in advance of his term expiring on Jan. 1, 2027.

All Dare County offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Offices and facilities will reopen and resume operating with their regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Following the recommendation of the county’s Republican Party, the Currituck Commissioners appointed Steve Hedrick to fill the vacant District 5 seat at a special meeting on Aug. 24.

Following Superior Court Judge Andrew Womble’s decision to lower his bond, Zachary Rose, a suspect in the killing of Zayne Hughes, posted bond on Aug. 21 according to court records.

Colington United Methodist Church has announced that its annual yard sale schedule is transitioning from two events each year to one community yard sale held each spring.  As part of this change, the Church will not hold a fall yard sale in 2026. 

By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice
The debate over whether to repeal or amend the state’s ban on hardened structures for shoreline protection resumes this week when the North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) meets on Aug. 26 and 27 at the Dare County Government Complex in Manteo.

On July 28, 2026, the Brightspeed-owned fiber optic cable serving Hatteras Island was damaged once again, temporarily disrupting internet service and leaving many communications systems, including the ability to place wireless 911 calls, inoperable or degraded for several hours.