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islandfreepress.org | Sam Walker
From SamWalkerOBXNews.comDare County Manager Bobby Outten presented a budget proposal for the fiscal year that starts July 1 to county commissioners on Monday that totals $242,865,850. The spending plan also sets the base property tax rate at a revenue-neutral level of 26.32 cents per $100 valuation. While the tax rate is much lower than what was charged in 2024, the recently completed revaluation showed the value of properties throughout Dare County increased by an average of 67%.
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1 week ago |
islandfreepress.org | Sam Walker
From SamWalkerOBXNews.comThe National Park Service has opened an investigation into an unauthorized entry of the Bodie Island Lighthouse between Monday evening and Tuesday morning. Details about the break-in were not released due to the ongoing probe of the case, according to a statement from Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Anyone with information related to this incident are asked to contact the National Park Service’s Investigative Services Branch (ISB).
Commissioners in eight coastal counties considering resolutions opposing ferry tolls in state budget
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ourcommunitynow.com | Sam Walker
Share Commissioners in eight coastal North Carolina counties plan to adopt a joint resolution on Monday that will be sent to the General Assembly expressing their opposition to adding and raising tolls on state ferry routes. Currituck and Dare board members are also expected to pass stand-alone resolutions Monday that oppose the addition of tolls on the routes specifically serving their counties.
Commissioners in eight coastal counties considering resolutions opposing ferry tolls in state budget
1 week ago |
islandfreepress.org | Sam Walker
From SamWalkerOBXNews.comCommissioners in eight coastal North Carolina counties plan to adopt a joint resolution on Monday that will be sent to the General Assembly expressing their opposition to adding and raising tolls on state ferry routes. Currituck and Dare board members are also expected to pass stand-alone resolutions Monday that oppose the addition of tolls on the routes specifically serving their counties.
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1 week ago |
islandfreepress.org | Sam Walker
From SamWalkerOBXNews.comThe N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has announced the season dates, bag limits and other regulations for the 2025-26 waterfowl, webless migratory game bird including doves, and extended falconry seasons. The majority of seasons remain unchanged from the previous year, although the teal season in September had been cut by seven days, and 16 and 17 year olds are no longer considered youth hunters.
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