Dare County, NC

Video Release: “Professor Faucet” on Preventing Frozen Pipes

Learn how to prevent pipes from freezing during cold winter weather!

November 2025 Employee of the Month: Dustin Respass

Dare County Water Department Field Distribution Supervisor Dustin Respass Named November 2025 Employee of the Month

Dare County Board of Commissioners Meeting Highlights - December 1, 2025

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

December 2025 Dare County Service Pin Recipient: Elizabeth Reilly

One Dare County employee received a service pin on December 1, 2025.

Dare County Urges State Leaders to Address Critical Coastal Erosion and N.C. Highway 12 Vulnerabilities

Chairman Bob Woodard Sends Letter to All Members of the North Carolina General Assembly

Public Works Announces Saturday Closures at C&D Landfill in Manns Harbor

The C&D Landfill will be closed on Saturdays beginning Nov. 29, 2025, and continuing until further notice.

2026 N.C. Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards Nominations Open

The deadline to submit volunteer nominations is 5 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026.

Updates on Federal Benefits Impacted by U.S. Government Shutdown

The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is informing the community about important federal benefits affected by the ongoing shutdown of the United States federal government. This information was provided by the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS).

Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Parade to Kick Off Dare County’s A250 Celebrations

To celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary, the 2026 Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Parade will feature an A250 theme.

Dare County's Thanksgiving 2025 Closures and Trash Collection Schedule Changes

Dare County offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025 and Friday, November 28, 2025 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Dare County Releases New Video Highlighting Wanchese Community

"Discover Hidden Dare: Wanchese" takes viewers on a journey into one of the most storied fishing villages of North Carolina’s Outer Banks.

Dare County Board of Commissioners Meeting Highlights - November 3, 2025

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