Once again, shoaling in a Roanoke Sound channel is preventing the state attraction Elizabeth II, a vessel representative of Lost Colony-era ships, from leaving its moorings at Roanoke Island Festival Park for maintenance.
Dare County
Dare seeks input on resiliency plan for unincorporated areas
The plan for unincorporated areas of the county builds on the resilience strategy that was completed for Hatteras Island in 2022.
Black history key to understanding Outer Banks’ past
Learn about Black history on the Outer Banks during a special event Feb. 28 at the Pea Island Cookhouse Museum on Roanoke Island.
Dare County begins America’s 250th commemoration
Dare A250, the county’s planning committee for America’s 250th, has begun celebrating with an interactive map and passport program that focuses on Dare’s contributions to the nation’s origins.
Dare scholarship program to ease students’ financial burden
The Dare County Education Foundation is transitioning its scholarship program to renewable awards to allow recipients to continue to receive financial support throughout their education as long as they meet renewal criteria.
Confounding, confusing: Patience key at Manteo Marshes
The milelong hike around Manteo Marshes can be a birdwatcher’s joy — or not — so be patient because when it’s good, it’s spectacular.
State Ferry Division plans four career recruitment events
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division career events are scheduled for Jan. 14 in Morehead City, Jan. 21 in Hatteras, Jan. 28 in Southport, and Feb. 4 in Bath.
New Outer Banks Youth Choir set to perform into 2026
The newly formed Outer Banks Youth Choir made possible, in part, by an Outer Banks Community Foundation grant, is accepting new members ages 9-19.
Roanoke Island welcome center to close for renovations
The Sarah Owens Welcome Center/Rest Area on Roanoke Island will temporarily close beginning Wednesday to undergo a $1.4 million renovation project.
Climate change compounds challenge to stabilize beaches
Stabilizing Outer Banks beaches is becoming more challenging with the quickly evolving and often unpredictable consequences of a changing climate: Sea levels are increasing faster than projected, storms are intensifying, rainfall is heavier.
Three NC ferry routes to follow adjusted schedule Dec. 25
Hatteras-Ocracoke, Cherry Branch-Minnesott Beach, and Southport-Fort Fisher ferry routes are to follow an adjusted schedule during Christmas.
Artist presents painting of beloved historian Darrell Collins
Darrell McNary Collins, who died last year on Christmas Eve and was a historian at the Wright Brothers National Memorial for more than 40 years, is memorialized in James Melvin’s painting, “A Legacy of Greatness.”
Wright Brothers’ first flight anniversary celebration Dec. 17
Park fees are waived Dec. 17 at Wright Brothers National Memorial when the National Park Service and supporting organizations celebrate the accomplishments of Wilbur and Orville Wright on the 122nd anniversary of their first heavier-than-air, controlled, powered flight.
Student researchers to present Nags Head Woods findings
The lecture, “Patterns of protection: Natural and Social Values of the Nags Head Woods Maritime Forest,” is set for Dec. 11 at the Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese.
State sites offer holiday programs with a little history, education
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has a full schedule of holiday events taking place across the state, several of which in eastern North Carolina.
CRC votes on language, again, to protect Jockey’s Ridge
The Coastal Resources Commission during its regular meeting last week voted on proposed language that changes the “Description” of Jockey’s Ridge to the “Designation” in an attempt to satisfy the most recent Rules Review Commission’s objection.
