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🌱 Why Andy Griffith kept coming back home to Manteo

Manteo, North Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min read

Coffee in hand, Manteo? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Andy Griffith kept coming back home to Manteo
  • Why the Pea Island Cookhouse Museum’s public face is stepping away
  • How past Manteo flooding shapes what you should do this season

Also on today's calendar: Ocrafolk Festival, June 5-7, on Ocracoke Island, NC and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 73, low: 59.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Andy Griffith Would Have Turned 100 Today-Birthday Milestone Sparks a Wave of Mayberry Nostalgia (sunherald.com) — Andy Griffith’s 100th birthday is sparking fresh attention to his ties to Manteo, where he kept a farm he called home even after Hollywood success. While Mount Airy hosts official celebrations, Griffith’s own words about returning to Manteo highlight the town’s importance in his life and legacy.
   

• Joan Collins retiring from Pea Island Preservation Society (outerbanksvoice.com) — Manteo’s Pea Island Cookhouse Museum is losing its longtime public face as Joan Collins retires from the Pea Island Preservation Society after more than 15 years of volunteer and staff service. She plans to keep sharing stories about her father’s role at the historic Pea Island Lifesaving Station and her family’s deep Roanoke Island roots, but now independently of the organization.
   

• Hurricane Season 2026 begins June 1: What Outer Banks residents and visitors need to know (islandfreepress.org) — Manteo is highlighted as one of several Dare County communities that have already seen serious flooding from storms that weren’t even hurricanes, underscoring why locals should prepare now for the 2026 season. Officials urge Outer Banks residents to review evacuation plans, update supplies, and understand storm surge and reentry rules well before any system appears offshore.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • When language isn't a barrier, opportunity has room to grow.
    Join this virtual Lunch & Learn to learn about HUB/SBE certifications, business opportunities, and resources available for interpretation and… (Nextdoor )
  • Hey Neighbors!
    Looking for a handyman to screen in a back porch about 10 x 10 size and hang a TV anybody interested or know anyone? (Nextdoor Burnside Rd)
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service / Cashier in Manteo. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Manteo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manteo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Nags Head

  • Community Organizations host 'Walk for Democracy' in Nags Head on Flag Day (outerbanksvoice.com)
  • Trump administration to dismantle Northwest ocean monitoring system (seattletimes.com)

Kill Devil Hills

Kitty Hawk

  • Review: Outer Banks restaurant serves the comforts of home for breakfast, lunch (pilotonline.com)
  • Dare County Schools announces leadership transition at Cape Hatteras Elementary School for the 2026-27 school year (islandfreepress.org)

Ok Manteo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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