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It’s National Volunteer Week; here are some places where you can help
Outer Banks Voice Sunday, April 20 marks the start of National Volunteer Week that runs through April 26. With many non-profits operating in Dare County, there is a need for ...
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Zoning ordinance to protect Buxton Woods may not be enforceable
Outer Banks Voice Speaking to a room with over 40 concerned residents at the former Buxton Volunteer Fire Station on April 16, Dare County Planning Director Noah Gillam addressed ...
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‘The Cigarette Surfboard’ merges surfing and environmentalism
Award-winning film screened at Pioneer Theater last week.           By Brian Tress | Outer Banks Voice If you see The Cigarette Surfboard, don’t expect a film about the carefree, nomadic lives of ...
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CRC to meet in Manteo; will hold public hearing on Jockey’s Ridge
When the NC Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) meets in Manteo at the end of the month, the ongoing battle over environmental protections for Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head will be on the ...
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Let’s Groove! KOOL & THE GANG Bringing the Celebration to OBX
Grammy Award-winning funk legends Kool & the Gang become the newest announced show headed to Roanoke Island Festival Park for ...
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Len Schmitz honored with prestigious volunteer award
On April 17, the Town of Duck posted this announcement about a deserving winner of the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. We’re thrilled to announce that Len Schmitz has been selected as a ...
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The 14th Roanoke Island American Indian Festival and Powwow
On April 26-27, 2025, from 11a.m. until 4 p.m. each day, the 14th Roanoke Island American Indian Festival will be held at the Manteo High School Practice Field. The school is located at 829 ...
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Old Manns Harbor Bridge to reopen in mid-May
The William B. Umstead Bridge, locally known as the Old Manns Harbor Bridge, will reopen sometime in mid-May, as work continues on a $33 million bridge preservation project.
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Terry Kelly
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Terry Kelly on Wednes 16, 2025. Born October 11, 1976 in Norfolk, VA. Terry moved with his family in 1986 to the Outer Banks and worked in their ...
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Earl Wesley O’Neal
Earl Wesley O’Neal (USCG PO1 retired) of Avon, NC peacefully crossed the bar to be with his Lord, surrounded by his wife and family on April 15, 2025, at the age of 88.
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Currituck Deputies make drug arrest after traffic stop
On April 14 at 11:45, a Deputy with the Currituck County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a white Dodge Ram truck on Caratoke Hwy for a traffic violation.
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Dare towns register their opposition to proposed housing bill HB 765
Criticize measure as an intrusion on local zoning and development By Mark Jurkowitz | Outer Banks Voice A number of Dare County municipalities are expressing opposition to HB 765, a proposed ...