Chris Lee was formally pinned during a ceremony today as the new Colonel of the N.C. Marine Patrol, the top law enforcement officer at the Division of Marine Fisheries. Lee, […] ...

Celebrate the coming year with The Island Free Press’ Hatteras and Ocracoke 2026 Calendar. A limited supply of calendars is still available for those who want to bring the beauty […] ...

This month, the North Carolina Coastal Federation is excited to kick off its 12th annual Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project, enlisting the support of 21 dedicated commercial fishermen and women. […] ...

The Dare County Tax Department reminds residents and non-residents who own personal property in Dare County that the 2026 property listing period is January 1, 2026 to January 31, 2026. […] ...

The Cape Hatteras Elementary School (CHES) publishes a monthly newsletter, The Storm Report, for students, parents, supporters, and friends. The newsletter is a nod to the school’s mascot, the Cape ...

The Friends of the Outer Banks History Center and Downtown Books, in collaboration with College of The Albemarle (COA) – Dare ...

As 2026 begins, multiple unresolved and fast-moving issues are expected to dominate public discussion across Dare and Hyde counties, from a crowded slate of primary elections to persistent shoreline ...

KILL DEVIL HILLS — On January 5, 2026, Howard Ernest Wamsley, Jr’s greatest wish was fulfilled as he was reunited with Jean, his beloved wife of seventy-one years. Howard passed away peacefully at his ...

All Dare County offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day ...