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Dare County Water Department Announces Professor Faucet Coloring Contest
A Professor Faucet-themed coloring contest will take place from April 15, 2026 to May 22, 2026 for kindergarteners through high schoolers.
04/10/2026 5:43 PM
Board of Commissioners Meeting Highlights - April 7, 2026
This summary of the meeting is produced by the Dare County Public Relations Department.
04/08/2026 1:22 PM
April 2026 Dare County Service Pin Recipient
Clay Grant, GIS Analyst with the Dare County Information Technology (IT) Department, received a 10-year service pin.
04/07/2026 5:05 PM
Dare County Releases Video Highlighting N.C. Coastal Counties Fisheries Coalition
Learn about the establishment of the N.C. Coastal Counties Fisheries Coalition to support and protect commercial fishing.
04/01/2026 1:30 PM
Join Us for the FREE Dare A250 “Liberty, Legacy and Lift-Off” Faire on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Historic Downtown Manteo and Roanoke Island Festival Park
Two Celebrations. One Historic Day. Free Tickets Available Now!
03/25/2026 5:46 PM
Dare County to Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection May 14-16, 2026
Dare County Public Works will host a three-day household hazardous waste collection event throughout the county.
03/10/2026 12:02 PM
Press Release April 2, 2026
04/02/2026 4:20 PM
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
This year’s Child Abuse Prevention Month theme, “Positive Childhoods Start With Us,” is a reminder that we all have a role to play in supporting strong families and thriving communities — support and empowerment are the keys to making that vision a reality.
04/01/2026 10:28 AM
Sheriff's Blotter March 2026
04/01/2026 9:52 AM
Virtual Workshop on Dare County Coastal Vulnerability Assessment Results Scheduled for March 24, 2026
Learn how the program is supporting efforts to strengthen resilience across Dare County’s unincorporated areas.
03/24/2026 11:43 AM
Dare County's Good Friday 2026 Closures and Trash Collection Schedule Changes
All Dare County offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026.
03/23/2026 3:50 PM
Press Release March 23, 2026
03/23/2026 1:27 PM
Press Release March 19, 2026
03/19/2026 2:12 PM
Dare County Parks and Recreation Department Announces After-School Activities Cancellations Due to Inclement Weather
All after-school activities will be cancelled today (Monday, March 16, 2026).
03/16/2026 2:18 PM
Dare County Clerk to the Board of Commissioners Skyler Foley Named 2025 Employee of the Year
Skyler Foley, Clerk to the Dare County Board of Commissioners, was named Dare County Employee of the Year for 2025
03/13/2026 1:41 PM
Large Item Pickup Scheduled for Unincorporated Areas of Dare County
Dare County's annual large item pickup will begin on Monday, March 23, 2026.
03/13/2026 1:27 PM
Press Release March 12, 2026
03/12/2026 3:57 PM
Press Release March 9, 2026
03/09/2026 10:48 AM
Dare County Leaders Travel to Raleigh to Advocate for N.C. Highway 12 Solutions on Hatteras Island
Local officials addressed recurring closures of N.C. Highway 12 on Hatteras Island.
03/06/2026 7:00 AM
Dare County's March 2026 Employee of the Month: Ray Abbott
Dare County Plant Maintenance Mechanic Ray Abbott Named March 2026 Employee of the Month
03/05/2026 9:40 AM