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Dare County Board of Commissioners Meeting Highlights - July 7, 2026
This is a summary of the meeting produced by the Dare County Public Relations Department.
07/07/2026 5:16 PM
July 2026 Dare County Service Pin Recipients
Three Dare County employees received service pins on July 7, 2026.
07/07/2026 5:00 PM
Join the Fun at Dare County’s Family Fun in the Park Block Party on Friday, July 17, 2026
This FREE event will feature a cookout, games, vehicle displays and scavenger hunts in Kill Devil Hills.
06/24/2026 4:26 PM
Dare County Public Works to Reopen C&D Landfill on Saturdays Beginning July 11, 2026
The C&D Landfill will return to its regular operating schedule.
06/16/2026 2:55 PM
Dare County Board Approves Contractor for Buxton Terminal Groin Repair Project
SJ Hamill Construction Company is expected to begin mobilization of equipment immediately.
06/15/2026 12:54 PM
Dare County Library to Move to NC Cardinal: From County to Statewide Access to Physical Resources
Beginning in June 2026, patrons will have access to over 8.1 million items at no cost.
06/01/2026 8:37 AM
New Online Water Billing and Account Management System
The new platform is designed to provide greater convenience, flexibility and transparency for customers.
05/18/2026 9:00 AM
Dare County Department of Health & Human Services Implements EVA, New Virtual Phone Assistant
The Dare County Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) is implementing a new AI-powered virtual phone assistant named EVA to better assist residents.
07/06/2026 8:06 AM
Dare County WIC Program Receives State Recognition
The Dare County Department of Health and Human Services’ WIC (Women, Infants & Children) Program was recently recognized at the 2026 NC WIC Conference in Raleigh with two prestigious awards.
07/01/2026 3:30 PM
Sheriff’s Blotter June 2026
07/01/2026 11:05 AM
Dare County Independence Day 2026 Closures and Schedule Changes
Dare County offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026 in observance of Independence Day.
06/18/2026 8:30 AM
Creativity Makes a Splash in Dare County Water Department’s Professor Faucet Coloring Contest
The Dare County Water Department is pleased to announce the four winners of the 2026 Professor Faucet Coloring Contest.
06/12/2026 3:09 PM
Press Release June 11, 2026
06/11/2026 10:19 AM
June 2026 Employee of the Month: Elizabeth Farmer
Dare County 911 Communications Center Telecommunicator Elizabeth “Liz” Farmer Named June 2026 Employee of the Month
06/10/2026 5:35 PM
May 2026 Employee of the Month: Deputy Jon Gump
Dare County Deputy Sheriff Jon Gump Named May 2026 Employee of the Month
06/10/2026 5:30 PM
Dare County Board of Commissioners Meeting Highlights - June 9, 2026
This is a summary of the meeting produced by the Dare County Public Relations Department.
06/10/2026 11:55 AM
June 2026 Service Pin Recipients
Three Dare County employees received service pins on June 9, 2026.
06/09/2026 1:57 PM
Public Invited to Post Disaster Response Simulation on Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Manteo
What would you do if a disaster struck and everyday services disappeared? Find out by attending the upcoming Post Disaster Response Simulation on Thursday, June 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Manteo First Assembly’s Connect Center.
06/04/2026 2:25 PM
Sheriff's Blotter May 2026
06/01/2026 1:58 PM
Veterans Encouraged to Participate in Survey for Potential VA Disability Claims Clinic
Dare County Veteran Service Organizations are working with local and regional partners to explore the possibility of bringing a VA Disability Claims Clinic to Dare County or Currituck County in the fall of 2026.
05/28/2026 3:03 PM