Published in partnership with Carolina Public Press Gov. Roy Cooper and members of the state’s congressional delegation say they will continue to press the case for assistance for individual victims of Hurricane Dorian after the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s recent decision to deny the state’s request. State officials received a letter Tuesday saying the damage […]
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National Seashore Updates for the Week of October 10
The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced several recent updates and news items related to recreational activities and seashore conditions on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. News items and events related to the National Seashore for the week of October 10 include the following: Seashore Updates According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, motorists should […]
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Ocean overwash reported in north Rodanthe; Overwash will continue with high tide cycles
Ocean overwash on N.C. Highway 12 was reported on Thursday morning in northern Rodanthe, and periods of overwash and beach erosion are expected to continue over the next several days, especially around high tide, and mainly north of Cape Hatteras. NCDOT crews are currently clearing sand from N.C. Highway 12 as of Thursday morning, however, motorists should […]
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Hyde County “Deeply Disappointed” in FEMA Decision, But Urges Ocracoke Residents to Utilize Recovery Center
On Tuesday, October 8, Governor Cooper received a letter from FEMA denying the Individual Assistance portion of the major disaster declaration request. FEMA stated that “it has been determined that the impact to the individuals and households from this event is not of such severity and magnitude to warrant the designation of Individual Assistance.” Per a Wednesday […]
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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Lucy
Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Lucy, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Lucy, and the many other Outer Banks pets currently up for adoption, visit the Outer Banks SPCA website at https://www.obxspca.org/, or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/obxspca/
N.C. Ferry System announces Hatteras to Silver Lake cancellations due to adverse weather conditions
The North Carolina Ferry System reported on Wednesday morning that the Hatteras 6:00 a.m. departure to Ocracoke-Silver Lake had to return to Hatteras village due to adverse weather conditions, and additional trips on this route were being canceled throughout the day. The following Hatteras to Ocracoke Silver Lake trips are canceled for Wednesday, October 9: […]
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Threat for Ocean Overwash, Flooding Increases Wednesday Night as Coastal Low Stalls Offshore
The threat for beach erosion, ocean overwash, and minor coastal flooding will increase on Wednesday night and continue through the rest of the week as a coastal low pressure system stalls offshore, per a recent update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. An area of low pressure off the Southeast coast […]
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FEMA Individual Assistance Application Denied; Governor has 30 Days to Appeal
Per an October 8 letter to Gov. Cooper, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has denied a request from the state of North Carolina for individual assistance for the victims of Hurricane Dorian in Dare, Hyde, Carteret and New Hanover counties. “Based on our review of all the information available, including the results of joint […]
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Federal reforms needed to keep delivering on the promise of a stronger, smarter recovery
Op-ed by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper North Carolinians are determined, tough people. For generations, our families have weathered brutal hurricanes. But recent history tells us there’s a new normal when it comes to these storms, and if we don’t rise to the challenge, then rising water will get the best of us. Matthew, […]
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CHSS Receives Recycling Grant
At the October 7 Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting in Manteo, NOAA’s Monitor National Marine Sanctuary presented Cape Hatteras Secondary Principal, Beth Rooks, and teacher, Clayton Tiderman, with a check for $3,000 to continue their work to promote recycling. Cape Hatteras Secondary was recognized as an Ocean Guardian School-Year 1, for successfully fulfilling all […]
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