As of late morning on Friday, March 6 this is the status of the Dare County wildfire from the NC Forest Service.

Lois M. Hammann Green passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, in Chesapeake, VA. Born on February 13, 1931, in Washington D.C., she lived a full and vibrant life.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lorraine Blanks Purcell of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Lorraine passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, at the age of 94.

The daunting challenge of keeping NC 12 safe and open has been on the front burner for the Dare County Board of Commissioners this week.

James William “Jimmy” Graham, 69, of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, passed away on March 4, 2026. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Doug Graham, and brother Scott Graham.

With love, the fondest memories and a toke, we announce the passing of our young father, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend, Benjamin “Bingo” Logan Rider.

Lillian “Sue” Petersen of Manteo, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 of natural causes. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 6, 1943. Lillian is preceded in death by her parents, ...