Dare County to ask voters whether to add quarter-cent sales tax to pay for $56.9M recreation plan The Board adopted a resolution requesting the Board of Elections place an advisory referendum on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot asking voters whether to levy a quarter-cent county sales and use tax to fund a consultant-identified $56.9 million recreation plan; commissioners emphasized that voter approval would only authorize the option — separate budget and project decisions would follow.

Dare County is considering a quarter-cent sales tax to fund a $56.9 million recreation plan, but will voters support it?

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Dare County Board of Elections approves 16 provisional ballots, denies 38 after review At a public meeting, the Dare County Board of Elections reviewed 54 provisional ballots received between early voting and Election Day, voted to count 16 after staff research, and voted to deny 38. Board members debated categories including missing ID, incorrect party, wrong precinct, previously removed registrations and residency issues.

The Dare County Board of Elections has made a pivotal decision, counting 16 provisional ballots while denying 38 after a thorough review of the voting process.

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Dare County hires consultant and clears sand-storage site to shore up NC Highway 12 The board unanimously approved retaining Greer Beatty Consulting to develop short-, mid- and long-term options for NC Highway 12 (contract discussed at about $55,000) and authorized NCDOT to use a county sand-storage site in Rodanthe under conditions to protect county dredging options.

Dare County is taking action to secure NC Highway 12 by hiring a consulting firm for innovative engineering solutions and funding strategies!

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Buxton residents press county on dune placement, easements and whether nourishment changes buildability At a Dare County meeting residents pressed officials over where new dunes will sit, whether easements are required, and whether beach nourishment can make currently unpermittable lots buildable; county staff cited statute and said nourishment does not create new building rights.

Buxton residents are demanding answers about dune placements and the impact of beach nourishment on property rights—will their voices be heard?

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County details groin repair, jetty timing and staging impacts at Buxton; Army Corps remediation affects parking Engineers described a composite groin design (buried steel sheet pile landward, armor stone seaward), estimated a three-month repair window and a 90-day jetty construction schedule; county said Army Corps soil-removal staging may temporarily limit access at some parking lots.

Big changes are coming to Buxton's shoreline as engineers outline a $8 million remediation plan that could temporarily limit beach access—are you ready for the impacts?

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Dare County: state permits secured, Corps approval and FEMA funds will determine May start for beach nourishment Dare County officials told Buxton and Avon residents that state and Park Service approvals are in hand but the U.S. Army Corps permit and FEMA funding remain outstanding; contractors could begin sand placement as early as May if those approvals and funding align.

Dare County has secured state permits for crucial beach nourishment projects, but the countdown to sand pumping in May hinges on federal approvals and FEMA funding.

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Dare County commissioners approve putting quarter‑cent sales tax referendum on November ballot to fund parks and recreation The Dare County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Feb. 12 to place a quarter‑cent local sales tax referendum on the November ballot to finance a parks and recreation capital plan estimated at roughly $57 million. County staff said the tax would raise about $6 million a year and shift much of the cost to visitors.

Dare County is set to vote on a quarter-cent sales tax this November that could transform local parks and recreation with a $57 million upgrade plan!

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Dare County commissioners put quarter-cent sales tax referendum on November ballot to fund parks and recreation The Dare County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved placing a quarter-cent sales-tax referendum on the November ballot to raise an estimated $6 million a year for a $50M-plus parks and recreation capital plan, paying most costs proportionally through visitor spending while local households would average about $12$14 per year.

Dare County is set to vote on a quarter-cent sales tax that could raise $6 million annually to transform local parks and recreation—will you support this exciting change?

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Dare County authorizes $13.07 million allocation to Nags Head beach nourishment; FEMA funding remains pivotal The board authorized a $13,067,426 county allocation toward the Nags Head beach nourishment project but staff said FEMA cost-sharing remains uncertain; without federal support the county's model would reduce sand volumes and shorten projected useful life of some placements.

Dare County just allocated over $13 million for the Nags Head beach nourishment project, but the success hinges on uncertain FEMA funding!

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Dare County allocates $13.07 million to Nags Head beach nourishment as commissioners warn FEMA funding is uncertain The board authorized a $13,067,426 allocation for the Nags Head beach nourishment project and heard that rising sand costs and uncertain FEMA reimbursements would force scaled‑back options if federal funds are not secured.

Dare County has just approved over $13 million for the Nags Head beach nourishment project, but rising costs and uncertain FEMA funding could drastically change the plan.

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Dare County outlines beach nourishment plan for Buxton and Avon, cites pending federal permits and funding uncertainty Dare County managers and engineers told Buxton residents the county has state and Park Service approvals for a planned beach nourishment and groin repair project, expects U.S. Army Corps permits in March, and is awaiting FEMA funds as bids came in higher than anticipated; property easements and buildability limits remain key concerns.

Dare County is on the brink of a major beach nourishment project for Buxton and Avon, but uncertainty over federal permits and funding could impact the timeline.

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Dare County elections staff say state validation letters triggered dozens of calls; urge voters to confirm records Dare County elections staff told the board that recent state 'registration repair' letters asking for drivers' license or Social Security information generated dozens of calls and walk‑ins; staff said most people can still vote a regular ballot but some may be asked to vote provisionally until records are updated.

Dare County voters are in a frenzy after receiving alarming state letters about ID verification, leaving many unsure about their ability to vote!

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County flags FAA approval delays and potential flood-zone limits on Buxton transfer station; staff to convene CIP meeting County staff reported an FAA approval holding up a public-works building replacement and regulatory limits that could block the planned transfer station in Buxton; staff will seek state and federal assistance and hold a capital-improvement meeting before February to discuss next steps.

Regulatory hurdles are putting two crucial infrastructure projects in Dare County on hold, threatening local businesses and funding!

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Dare County commissioners approve event‑site signal, pier‑length change, childcare update and stormwater contract authority In a largely unanimous session in Manteo, the board approved funding for a traffic signal at the county event site, adopted a zoning amendment to align Martins Point pier measurements with current shoreline conditions, amended family childcare home limits to match state law (8→10), and authorized staff to negotiate a stormwater contract not to exceed the grant amount.

Dare County just made big moves for safety, childcare, and stormwater management—find out how these changes will impact the community!

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Dare County approves nearly $1.79 million in tourism impact grants; OBX Jeep Invasion reports $196,000 in five-year donations The board unanimously approved $1,790,068.06 in tourism impact grants aimed at safety projects (multiuse paths, crosswalks) and quality-of-life improvements. Vice Chair Steve House reported OBX Jeep Invasion donations and community grants, including $10,000 in toys and cash gifts to local nonprofits.

Dare County just approved nearly $1.79 million in tourism impact grants to enhance safety and quality of life—find out how these funds will transform the community!

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Residents and commissioners spar over options to stabilize eroding NC 12; expert public comment urges immediate reconstruction of historic groins At the Dec. 1 Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting, resident Christine Drummond urged immediate reconstruction of three historic groins to stabilize North Carolina Highway 12, citing state statutes and administrative rules; county staff said permitting, a 50% repair rule and funding constraints limited options and that agencies are reviewing a single-groin application.

Dare County faces a critical decision: should they rebuild historic groins to protect North Carolina Highway 12 from accelerating erosion or risk further damage to their shoreline communities?

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Dare Early College updates progress; county budgets debt service from restricted sales-tax capital fund Dare Early College principal Cassie Mount presented school progress, the newly adopted 'Mariners' mascot and academic support plans; CFO explained that early college debt service is funded through restricted sales-tax capital funds and lottery revenue and does not affect county operating funds.

Dare Early College is making waves with its new "Mariners" mascot and innovative support plans, ensuring students stay on course for academic success!

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Dare County approves $1.79 million in tourism impact grants; OBX Jeep Invasion highlights $196,000 in community donations The board unanimously approved tourism impact grant awards totaling $1,790,068.06 and heard from OBX Jeep Invasion organizers about cumulative charitable donations (about $196,000) and a $10,000 contribution to Wounded Warriors in Action for the 2026 event.

Dare County has approved a staggering $1.79 million in tourism impact grants while the OBX Jeep Invasion celebrates its impressive $196,000 in community donations!

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Dare County public comment urges immediate reconstruction of historical groins; county staff cite permitting limits At the Dec. 1 Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting, public speakers and the chair urged action to stabilize NC Highway 12 and rebuild three historical groins; county staff and commissioners said statutory and permitting constraints and a 50% repair rule limit immediate reconstruction and that only one groin repair application is currently before state agencies.

Urgent calls for action echo in Dare County as residents demand the immediate reconstruction of critical groins to combat shoreline erosion threatening NC Highway 12.

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Dare County adopts resolution opposing proposed blue crab harvest restrictions pending new stock assessment The Board voted unanimously to oppose a proposed five‑month closure and/or a 10‑bushel limit for blue crab, urging managers to wait for a 2026 stock assessment and improve data collection methods before imposing restrictions.

Dare County officials are standing firm against proposed blue crab harvest restrictions, arguing that hasty limits could devastate local fishermen and communities.

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Dare County opposes proposed blue‑crab restrictions, urges updated stock assessment and better data collection The board unanimously adopted a resolution opposing proposed five‑month closures or a 10‑bushel limit for blue crabs, citing reliance on an outdated 2018 stock assessment and urging NCDMF to improve data collection and delay restrictions until a 2026 assessment is complete.

Dare County commissioners are standing firm against proposed restrictions on the blue crab fishery, demanding updated assessments and better data before any drastic measures are taken.

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Federal shutdown trims SNAP payouts; Dare County highlights local resources while launching Thrive OBX wellness initiative County staff said SNAP emergency supplements ended Nov. 1 for about 1,800 local individuals while WIC funds currently extend to about Nov. 30; the county posted resource lists and coordinated with nonprofits. Separately, health partners described Thrive OBX, a local well‑being program adapted from Blue Zones.

Dare County faces a critical moment as SNAP emergency benefits vanish, leaving 1,800 residents in a tough spot while a new wellness initiative, Thrive OBX, aims to uplift community health.

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Federal shutdown halts additional SNAP issuance; WIC funding briefly extended, Dare County staff say County staff told commissioners the federal shutdown stopped extra SNAP issuance for November (affecting about 1,800 individuals, roughly $375,000/month) while state funds appear able to support WIC through Nov. 30; county programs continue case processing but cannot disburse additional SNAP until the federal government reopens.

Dare County faces a critical moment as the federal shutdown halts vital SNAP benefits for 1,800 residents, leaving families in uncertainty while local resources step up to help.

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Buxton residents press Dare County for clearer debris plan as Highway 12 keeps failing Buxton residents told the Dare County Board of Commissioners that repeated sand overwash and house collapses require a dedicated on‑the‑ground coordinator, clearer debris removal rules and longer‑term shoreline fixes; county staff reiterated property‑owner responsibilities and a Nov. 17 deadline to place debris at the right of way for contractor ha

Buxton residents are sounding the alarm over repeated house collapses and wash-outs along Highway 12, demanding urgent action and a better cleanup plan from county officials.

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Buxton residents warn of ‘disaster zone’ as Dare County lays out debris‑removal policy and seeks long‑term fixes for Highway 12 Buxton residents told the Dare County Board of Commissioners they are living in a worsening, preventable crisis after repeated erosion and house collapses; county staff reiterated that individual owners must remove private debris but promised contractor pickup of right‑of‑way debris after a Nov. 17 deadline and outlined planned $45M–$50M beach‑nour

Buxton residents are declaring their community a "disaster zone" as repeated erosion leads to house collapses and debris chaos, urging immediate action from county officials to protect their lifeline, Highway 12.

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Board of Elections Schedules Campaign Finance Training and Mock Election Testing Dates Board announces training sessions and election timeline for upcoming absentee ballot voting.

Dare County is gearing up for elections with crucial campaign finance training and vital voting machine testing—don't miss your chance to stay informed!

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Kill Devil Hills Town Council Approves Election Officials for 2025 Early Voting Council appoints judges and assistants for upcoming early voting in Kill Devil Hills.

Dare County is gearing up for a seamless electoral experience as they finalize key appointments for the 2025 municipal elections!

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