By JOY CRIST Editor’s Note: The Commission for Working Watermen reorganization meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2018 is cancelled due to the possibility of bad weather associated with Hurricane Florence. On Thursday, September 13, a meeting will be held at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Center at 7 p.m. to discuss the reorganization […]
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Night Driving Reopens, and other National Seashore Updates for the Week September 7
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced several recent updates related to beach driving and recreational activities on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. Changes related to the National Seashore for the week of September 7 include the following: Night driving will be allowed on certain beach routes starting September 15. Daily beach access and ocean safety […]
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Old Manns Harbor Bridge Closed Sept. 15-29 for Sporting Events and Bridge
The N.C. Department of Transportation will close the William B. Umstead Bridge, locally known as the Old Manns Harbor Bridge, between 6 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15 and noon on Saturday, Sept. 29. During the closure, workers will be making concrete and metal repairs in order to replace an expansion joint at the eastern end […]
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Public Invited to 9/11 Tribute by Local Firefighters at Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
The public is invited to join local area firefighters and visiting firefighters on their annual climb up the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse as a symbol of recognition and respect, in memory of the events of September 11, 2001. The annual event, which began in 2012, is a tribute to the 2997 people who died that day […]
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Emergency Management Urges Public to Pay Attention and Plan as Florence Continues Tracking West
Dare County Emergency Management (DCEM) is closely monitoring the track of Tropical Storm Florence and is asking residents, property owners and visitors to keep an eye on the storm’s path over the weekend. As Florence continues to move west, rough surf and dangerous rip currents are expected beginning this weekend. While it is too early […]
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Water Quality Swimming Alert Issued for Ramp 34 in Avon
State recreational water quality officials are alerting the public that initial testing at an oceanside site in northern Avon showed levels of bacteria exceeding the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality swimming standards. The alert is for waters at the public beach access at ramp 34, and was issued on September 5. Test […]
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Though Florence’s Track is Uncertain, Increased Rip Current Risk is Expected this Weekend
Though the eventual path of Hurricane Florence is still unknown, beach-goers should expect to see a higher risk of rip currents beginning over the weekend. “One thing we’re confident in, in terms of impacts, is an increased threat of dangerous rip currents and rough surf,” said Lead Forecaster for the National Weather Service Newport / […]
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Highlights from the September 4 BOC Meeting
The Dare County Board of Commissioners (BOC) covered a number of Outer Banks-related issues and achievements at their September 4 meeting in Manteo. Topics which pertained to the island and / or the local community included the following: Reestablishment of Dare County Commission for Working Watermen Following a request at the Board’s last meeting, Commissioner […]
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Voting Location Changed from Fessenden Center to Fessenden Center Annex Building
The Dare County Board of Elections recently adopted a resolution to change the voting place for the Buxton precinct, as well as one-stop early voting, from the Fessenden Center to the Fessenden Center Annex Building. The Fessenden Center Annex Building is located at 47017 NC Highway 12 in Buxton, close to the entrance to Buxton […]
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Hyde County Requests Public Input to Update Parks & Recreation Master Plan
To help meet the current needs of the community, the county is seeking citizen input for possible updates or amendments to the Hyde County Parks and Recreation Master Plan. We will hold a public comment session on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the Board of Commissioners meeting. The meeting will be held at the Hyde […]
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