Dare County, NC

Students and Teachers Invited to Participate in Dare A250 Essay, Art Exhibit and Classroom Grant Opportunities

These opportunities are designed to celebrate local history, highlight student talent and support innovative learning.

Dare County Announces 2026 State of the County Presentation in Buxton, NC

The 2026 State of the County presentation will be delivered twice in March, ensuring all residents may attend.

Dare County Board of Commissioners Meeting Highlights - February 12, 2026

This is a summary of the meeting produced by the Dare County Public Relations Department.

February 2026 Dare County Service Pin Recipient: Chief Jennie Collins

One Dare County employee received a service pin on February 12, 2026.

Dare County Board of Elections Shares State Guidance on Voter Registration Update Letters

A letter has been mailed by the N.C. Board of Elections to affected voters as part of a statewide Registration Repair process.

Dare County GIS Launches New Drone Map Showing Hatteras Island Erosion

The map provides side-by-side comparisons of drone imagery of the villages of Rodanthe and Buxton.

2026 State of the County Registration Now Open

The 2026 State of the County event will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Dare County Soil & Water Conservation District Invites Local Teachers to a Coastal Conservation Workshop

The workshop will take place on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jockey’s Ridge State Park

Register Now: 2026 Dare County Special Olympics Polar Plunge

Public Invited to Participate in 2026 Polar Plunge to Support Dare County Special Olympics Athletes

Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Resource Conservation Workshop in Raleigh

The Dare County Soil & Water Conservation District will send one Dare County student to the 2026 Resource Conservation Workshop (RCW).

Dare County Department of Health & Human Services’ Women, Infants and Children Program Seeks Input

The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services’ Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is asking community members to complete a short survey on breastfeeding success and challenges.

Dare County to Host Public Meeting for Buxton Beach Nourishment Project

Dare County will host a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at the Fessenden Center in Buxton.