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Hatteras Island Community Strings launches Kids Music Mondays

Hatteras Island Community Strings launches Kids Music Mondays

In the summer of 2025, Hatteras Island Community Strings (HICS) launched a new series of concerts, and there are two more opportunities to catch these talented young musicians in action.All concerts are held at the Beach Club or the Kavon Park in Avon, next to the Avon Pier and Pangea Tavern. The concerts are free for anyone who wants to bring along a beach chair and enjoy some live music, although donations are encouraged and greatly appreciate…Read Article

Recreational anglers asked to donate red snapper carcasses by Marine Fisheries

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Recreational anglers asked to donate red snapper carcasses by Marine Fisheries

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TEACHER FEATURES: Sherri Land

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TEACHER FEATURES: Sherri Land

Sherri Land Story by Kaden Bessent Sherri Land originally wanted to be a service dog instructor, not a teacher. Once she became a mom, her perspective on school changed. “I actually really hated school growing up. After I had my own kids, I wanted to be that teacher that I never had growing up,” she said. Land graduated from Early and Howard Payne. This past school year Land received the BISD Elementary School Teacher of the Year award. She has …See the Story

New state law allows ABC Stores in Dare County to open on July 4

From SamWalkerOBXNews.comA new state law allows ABC stores across North Carolina to now be open on the Fourth of July, and the stores in Dare County will be open on reduced hours today.Senate Bill 527, approved by the General Assembly and signed into law by then-Gov. Roy Cooper last summer, made multiple changes to the state’s alcoholic beverage control regulations.While beer and wine can be purchased at regular retailers, the only places you ca…Dare County · Dare County Read Article

Dare County Board Chairman proposes the formation of a Coastal Counties Fisheries Coalition

On July 3, Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bob Woodard sent out a letter to fellow leaders from coastal North Carolina counties proposing the formation of a Coastal Counties Fisheries Coalition, aimed at protecting the state’s commercial fishing industry.Sent on the heels of late June’s Shrimpgate, Woodard argues that a coalition would allow North Carolina’s coastal regions to address critical issues with a unified voice.The letter w…Dare County · Dare County Read Article

Nags Head passes budget - The Coastland Times

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Nags Head passed the fiscal year 2025-26 budget at the June 11 commissioners meeting with a general fund budget of $31.4 million, a decrease of almost $10 million. The decrease was caused mainly by grants and capital projects, town manager Andy Garman explained in a May 7 budget presentation. Notable in this year’s budget was the property reevaluation done by Dare County, which saw a 59% increase in the value of personal property and vehicles in…Manteo · Manteo Read Article

Sandra O'Neal honored for more than 25 years of dedicated service to Hyde County Schools - The Coastland Times

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Hyde County Schools recently celebrated the retirement of Sandra O’Neal, whose 25 years and 3 months of selfless service and quiet leadership have left a profound and lasting impact on the students, staff and families of Mattamuskeet School and beyond. O’Neal began her journey with Hyde County Schools in a spirit of service substituting in both classrooms and cafeterias at Davis School, and later at Mattamuskeet when it served grades 7 through 1…Manteo · Manteo Read Article

New CFO selected for Dare County - The Coastland Times

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Matthew Motyka, CPA, has been selected to serve as the county’s new chief financial officer. His first official day with Dare County was Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Motyka most recently served as associate vice president of finance for Williams College in Massachusetts. He brings to the role a strong background in financial leadership, strategic fiscal planning and public sector accounting, noted a news release from Dare County. In his role at Willia…CFO · Manteo Read Article

Dare County Government adds titles, new oversight roles for Davies and Peele

From SamWalkerOBXNews.comTwo Dare County officials have assumed expanded leadership roles as part of a move to improve coordination and delivery of public services.Director of Health and Human Services Dr. Sheila Davies has been named Deputy County Manager, assuming oversight of several additional departments and services, including Library Services and Parks and Recreation.This expanded role encompasses programs such as Older Adult Services, Fr…Dare County · Dare County Read Article

Colington house fire displaces three - The Coastland Times

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An afternoon blaze on June 18, 2025 displaced a family of three on Mybet Court in Colington. Around 1:25 p.m., calls were received for a house on fire. Colington firefighters arrived minutes later to find a three-story house with heavy smoke and fire on the rear of the home, according to Colington Volunteer Fire Department Chief Glenn Rainey. The house was occupied by a father and daughter at the time of the blaze, and they were able to safely e…Kill Devil Hills · Kill Devil Hills Read Article

Celebrate 50 years of Jockey’s Ridge at Killer Dunes two-miler, fun run - The Coastland Times

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The Killer Dunes 2-Miler and Color Fun Run will take place at Jockey’s Ridge State Park on Friday, July 4, 2025 at 8 a.m. The Friends of Jockey’s Ridge, together with Outer Banks Sporting Events, invites locals and visitors alike to register for this exciting and uniquely challenging course that winds through the tallest living sand dune on the east coast. In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Jockey’s Ridge State Park, a brand-new addition joins …Manteo · Manteo Read Article