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Weather-shortened Duck Jazz Festival still delivers

Outer Banks Voice For the second October in a row, the Duck Jazz Festival didn’t go the way it was planned. But on Saturday, Oct. 10, with Hurricane Isaias pushing wind and ...
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Waterfall Park: Remembering Better Days

Outer Banks Voice For a generation of kids, the anticipation started with the billboards. “Passing through Currituck on the way to the Outer Banks, there were all those ...
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‘Yappy Hours’ founders bid farewell, but the dog-friendly fundraisers will be back

Outer Banks Voice Robin and Kevin Carey are selling Outer Barks, their dog-supply shop with an in-house bakery for canine customers. But they’re not abandoning the dog-loving ...
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Dare LWV to host Ed Board candidate forum on Oct. 14

The League of Women Voters of Dare County invites you to hear from candidates for the Dare County Board of Education at a public Candidates Forum on Wednesday, October 14th at 7 p.m.
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10 things to know about in-person early voting

In-person early voting for the 2026 general election begins Thursday, Oct. 15 and ends at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 in all North Carolina counties.
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Weather concerns force changes to Duck Jazz Fest schedule

Due to the forecast for strong winds, heavy rain and an increased potential for thunderstorms, the Duck Jazz Festival presented by PNC is canceling all events scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 11, and ...
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NCDOT will make ferry toll recommendations at Oct. 8 meeting, livestream available

Outer Banks Voice As NCDOT moves toward implementing its new ferry plan by Jan.1, 2027, it will make rate and implementation recommendations during an Oct. 8 meeting of the NC ...
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With no football season, FFHS homecoming event features some new ‘twists’

Outer Banks Voice When the First Flight High School varsity football team had its season cancelled due to a limited roster and safety concerns, it was a significant blow to the ...
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‘Elite athletes’ compete for $10K at Tortuga’s volleyball event

Professional volleyball players from as far away California will converge in Nags Head for a two-man beach volleyball tournament all day Saturday, Oct. 17.
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Felony charges filed against driver in Ocracoke hit-and-run

On Thursday, Oct. 8, the Hyde County Sheriff’s office posted this information about a hit- and-run accident on Ocracoke.
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NWS says rain, coastal flooding, winds and waves from Hurricane Isaias could impact our region

On the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 8, the National Weather Service in Newport/Morehead City released this update on the expected impacts of Hurricane Isaias on our region.
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Changes to SNAP program could cost Dare County $1.3 million by FY 2029

Outer Banks Voice Due to changes in federal law, the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) program that provides food to low-income families is going to cost North ...