The Dare County Board of Commissioners will hold its regularly scheduled monthly meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The meeting will take place in the commissioners meeting room, which is adjacent to the Dare County Administration Building located at 954 Marshall C. Collins Drive in Manteo.

View the Agenda: The meeting agenda will be published online at DareNC.gov/BOC by Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Stay Informed: Catch the meeting live on Dare County's YouTube Channel, CurrentTV.org or Channel 191 (Spectrum TV). Missed it? Watch on-demand the next day at DareNC.gov.

Public Comment: Speak for up to five minutes at the start of each meeting—either at the Dare County Administration Building in Manteo or the Fessenden Center Annex in Buxton.

Catch the Highlights: Meeting highlights are posted on DareNC.gov after each meeting. To get them straight to your inbox, sign up at DareNC.gov/Subscribe.

For more information about the Dare County Board of Commissioners, visit DareNC.gov/BOC or click the button below.

Avon Beach Nourishment

On the afternoon of Thursday, May 28, 2026, Dare County’s contractor, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, began pumping sand in the middle of the Avon project area, near Yucca Street (just north from Food Lion), and is working north toward the Avon Fishing Pier. Once pumping within the northern portion of the Avon project area is complete, the contractor will begin working south from Yucca Street until they finish with the southern taper.

Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company estimates that it will take approximately 2 weeks (14 days) to place approximately 375,000 cubic yards of material on the beach in Avon (weather dependent).*

Click here to view the 2026 Avon beach nourishment construction progress map.

ORV Ramp 38 Reminder

The parking lot located at Cape Hatteras National Seashore's off-road vehicle ramp 38, located south of Avon, will be closed through July 15, 2026 to accommodate Dare County’s beach nourishment project. During this time, visitors to the beach at ramp 38 can expect intermittent, short-term delays entering and exiting the ramp as workers move equipment to and from the beach.

Buxton Beach Nourishment

A beach nourishment project for the unincorporated village of Buxton on Hatteras Island is expected to begin in mid-June 2026, placing 2 million cubic yards of sand onto the beach over a period of approximately 95 days (weather dependent).*

Visit MoreBeachToLove.com for the latest information about all 2026 beach nourishment projects taking place in Dare County, including projected timelines and answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Monday, June 1, 2026 marks the official start of hurricane season, and Dare County Emergency Management urges all residents, visitors and property owners to take steps now to be prepared. Read on for important local tips to help you and your family stay safe, ready and resilient this hurricane season!

Registration for the Dare County Library’s popular Summer Reading Program—which will be held from Monday, June 15, 2026 through Friday, July 31, 2026—begins this month! The free program, whose 2026 theme is “Unearth a Story,” encourages children of all ages to read during the summer months to help maintain the reading skills they developed throughout the school year and ensure they are well prepared to enter the classroom once again in the fall. 

In addition to rewarding children with prize opportunities for every day they read during the program, the Summer Reading Program also encourages children to participate in a variety of fun, engaging and educational programs and activities scheduled to take place at each of the Dare County Library’s three branches throughout the summer. 

For this year’s Summer Reading Program, the Dare County Library will embrace the “Unearth a Story” theme by “exploring all things underground, underneath and hidden”—from dinosaurs, hobbit holes and fairy hollows to ancient artifacts, the depths of the ocean, treasure right under our feet and more!

Registration at all three Dare County Library locations starts Monday, June 1, 2026 and will be available both in person and online. Kick-off events will be held on Monday, June 15, 2026 at the Kill Devil Hills Library, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the Manteo Library as well as on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the Hatteras Library featuring Pork Chop Productions Interactive Theater, who will present “Dinosaur, Dinosaur, Wolf”—a modern retelling of the classic fable, “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” Children and their parents can stop by the front desk of their local library branch anytime during regular business hours this summer to sign up once registration begins. For those unable to get to the library during operating hours, online registration is available at DareNC.gov/SummerReading. 

To view a calendar of 2026 Summer Reading Program events and activities scheduled to take place at each Dare County Library location, visit DareNC.gov/SummerReading or click the buttons below.

Trillium Health Resources, in partnership with Dare County, will host a post disaster simulation event from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Manteo First Assembly’s Connect Center, located at 812 Wingina Avenue in Manteo. In this post disaster simulation, participants will learn about the importance of being prepared prior to an emergency occurring, and event facilitators will walk you through the weeks following a simulated disaster. 

During the simulation, attendees will have the opportunity to experience what it’s like navigating life after a disaster and discover the many barriers and challenges that are often faced by families and individuals during this time. Through assigned profiles, participants will complete several important tasks following the simulated disaster, such as obtaining needed supplies, filing insurance claims, seeking medical attention, and obtaining needed medications and services. The event will also highlight the added struggles for individuals living with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders.

Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided. For more information, and to register to attend, click the button below.

What is a Rip Current?

Rip currents are powerful, channeled currents of water flowing away from shore. They typically extend from the shoreline, through the surf zone, and past the line of breaking waves.

Certain tide conditions can increase rip currents to dangerous speeds. People get in trouble when they are moved so far offshore that they are unable to get back to the shore because of fear, panic, exhaustion or inefficient swimming skills. 

Lifeguards are trained to identify these hazards. Always swim at a lifeguarded beach and ask a lifeguard about the conditions before entering the water. 

For additional beach safety tips and daily beach condition reports, please visit LoveTheBeachRespectTheOcean.com.

National Trails Day will be celebrated on Saturday, June 6, 2026, offering the perfect opportunity for residents and visitors alike to get outside and explore the many trails that make Dare County such a unique destination for outdoor recreation. With more than 90 trails stretching from the Town of Duck to Hatteras Village, as well as Roanoke Island beyond, Dare County offers countless opportunities for hiking, biking and paddling through some of coastal North Carolina’s most scenic landscapes.

Whether you want to enjoy the shaded maritime forests of Nags Head Woods, the peaceful boardwalks of Roanoke Island or the expansive soundside views at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, there are a variety of trails and experiences available for all ages and activity levels. Outdoor enthusiasts can also explore local connections to the famous Mountains-to-Sea Trail, which spans more than 1,000 miles across North Carolina and ends atop Jockey’s Ridge in Nags Head.

To help showcase these incredible outdoor destinations, Dare County recently partnered with Current TV to produce a new video highlighting the county’s extensive trail network and the many ways residents and visitors can experience the natural beauty of the Outer Banks. To find inspiration for your next adventure, be sure to watch the video on Dare County’s YouTube channel—and explore additional opportunities via the Dare County Trails Map, which can be accessed at DareNC.gov/Trails.

Dare County, in partnership with Current TV, has released the latest installment in the Discover Hidden Dare video series, highlighting the mainland community of East Lake, North Carolina. Located along the shoreline of the Alligator River on the western edge of Dare County, East Lake is known for its quiet rural setting, deep ties to agriculture and fishing, and strong connection to the land and waterways that have shaped the community for generations.

The video explores East Lake’s rich history and natural beauty, from its role as a gateway to the Outer Banks when traveling along U.S. Highway 64 to its proximity to the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, which is home to diverse wildlife and expansive pocosin wetlands, and offers numerous recreational opportunities, such as hiking and paddling. It also highlights the area’s fascinating past, including the rise and fall of nearby Buffalo City—a once-thriving lumber town that later became known during Prohibition for its moonshine production and bootlegging operations.

Today, East Lake remains a close-knit community that offers a peaceful way of life while still being just a short drive from nearby Roanoke Island and the northern Outer Banks beaches. Watch the latest Discover Hidden Dare video featuring East Lake on Dare County’s YouTube channel and learn more about one of Dare County’s unique mainland communities.

Our Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week is Lucky!

This beautiful girl was found abandoned on the side of the road in an area where, sadly, dogs are often left behind and not found for weeks.

Thanks to the kindness of our community, we were able to bring Lucky to safety. Lucky was previously adopted from a Lab rescue, but when her owner moved, she was left behind. While we may never understand how anyone could do that, we're grateful she's now safe and getting the care she deserves.

Because of what she's been through, Lucky may take a little time to warm up to other dogs and can be sensitive to fast movements. But beneath that is a smart, loving girl who knows her basic commands and is ready to bond deeply with her person. Lucky would do best with an adopter who can give her patience, love, and the fresh start she truly deserves. We can't wait to see her finally experience the safe and happy life she's been waiting for.

Are you ready to meet Lucky or other adoptable pets? Stop by the Dare County Animal Shelter, located at 378 Airport Road in Manteo, and click here to watch a video produced by Current TV. For more information, please visit OBXSPCA.org or contact the Outer Banks SPCA at 252-475-5620!

Outer Banks SPCA Adoption Hours:

Monday to Friday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for naptime)