The sites of the North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will close to visitors at dusk today until further notice due to the threat of damage from Hurricane Dorian and to protect public safety from the potential risk of downed trees, flooding and other hazards. The sites include: Currituck Banks Reserve near […]
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The Outer Banks SPCA is asking folks evacuating the Outer Banks to consider bringing along a shelter pet to foster. “We need to get out as many animals as we can into foster homes BEFORE WEDNESDAY morning,” the shelter said in a Facebook post. “If you decide to evacuate, please take your foster baby (and […]
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KITTY HAWK — Janelle Haywood Perry, 83, of Kitty Hawk, NC died Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Sentara Hospice House in Virginia Beach, VA. A native of Colington, she was born April 9, 1936, to the late Clara Perry Haywood and Ernest L. Haywood. A longtime member of Liberty Christian Fellowship and current member of […]
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As Hurricane Dorian approaches the North Carolina coast, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is assisting with the evacuation of all visitors and residents from Ocracoke Island. Hyde County has issued a mandatory evacuation order for island visitors beginning 5 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 and for residents beginning 5 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4. Only […]
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The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is asking fishermen to keep a close eye on the progress of Hurricane Dorian and to start getting ready for the storm now. Weather forecasts show high risk of heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous storm surge along the North Carolina coast later this week. Governor Roy Cooper has […]
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Confidence continues to remain high that Dorian will have impacts on the Outer Banks which could occur as early as Wednesday evening, per a Tuesday morning update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City office. A mandatory evacuation for Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island visitors is in effect beginning Tuesday, and a […]
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial will suspend all visitor services beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, September 3, 2019. According to current forecasts, it is likely that Hurricane Dorian will impact the parks in the coming days. Additionally: All visitor centers and facilities will close at normal […]
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The Hyde County Board of Commissioners have ordered a mandatory evacuation of all visitors from Ocracoke Island in advance of Hurricane Dorian that will go into effect on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 5:00 a.m. The Hyde County Mainland Deputy Control Group will meet tomorrow, September 3, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the forecast and […]
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The Dare County Control Group met Monday afternoon to receive a briefing from the National Weather Service and to discuss actions necessary to ensure public safety across Dare County. With confidence increasing that Dare County will see significant, life-threatening impacts from Hurricane Dorian later this week, a state of emergency has been issued for all […]
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With confidence continually increasing that Hurricane Dorian will have impacts on the Outer Banks, now is the time for residents and visitors to make final storm preparations, which includes pinpointing online and / or mobile resources for area information as the storm progresses. The following apps and online tools were recommended by the National Weather […]
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