On Friday, August 23, the North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission (MFC) voted for the adoption of the Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Draft Amendment 2 by a 6-3 vote at their quarterly meeting in Raleigh. These management measures resulted in a proclamation this week by the Division of Marine Fisheries that closes the commercial and […]
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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 August 29 include the following: Seashore Updates A project to construct an accessible hunt blind and wildlife-viewing […]
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The Dare County C & D Landfill, Manteo Transfer Station and Buxton Transfer Station, the Manteo Recycle Yard and the Rodanthe Recycle Center will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Trash collection will be on a regular schedule.
Dorian is forecast to become a major hurricane and track toward the Florida coastline late this weekend, per a Thursday morning update from the National Weather Service. Though the forecast track has Dorian headed west, local impacts of increased swell and a high risk of rip currents will continue throughout the next few days for […]
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The recreational and commercial southern flounder seasons will close Sept. 4 in North Carolina waters. The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission made the decision at its meeting last week, adopting the Southern Flounder Fishery Management Plan Amendment 2 as proposed by the Division of Marine Fisheries. The commission did give the director of the Division of […]
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While there are no immediate concerns for Eastern North Carolina when it comes to immediate impacts from Tropical Depression Erin or Hurricane Dorian, residents and visitors along the Outer Banks are advised to watch for rough surf and rip currents, and to keep an eye on Dorian as it approaches the U.S. coastline. As of […]
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A meeting will be held Thursday, September 12, 4 PM, at the Hatteras Village Community Building for commercial fishermen to identify ways to improve management of the Spanish mackerel fishery. Fishermen will have an opportunity to review landings and other data and discuss short-term and long-term management options with Steve Poland and Randy Gregory from […]
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Early on Tuesday morning, August 27, crews from the U.S. Coast Guard Station Hatteras Inlet and Air Station Elizabeth City responded to a medical incident on a fishing vessel in the Pamlico Sound, involving a 38-year-old male. The individual was quickly airlifted and medevaced to a trauma center Norfolk, V.A. where he was given further […]
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To ensure the most safe and efficient travel possible for North Carolina residents and visitors this Labor Day weekend, the N.C. Department of Transportation will suspend most road construction projects causing lane closures on major routes across the state. Where possible, closed lanes will be opened from Friday morning until Tuesday evening. There are, however, […]
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October 9, 1939 – August 20, 2019 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Patricia Ann Keel Grimes, 79, of Kill Devil Hills, NC died Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at The Outer Banks Hospital. Survivors include her daughter, Karen Grimes Merrill of Manteo, NC. Arrangements are pending. Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences […]
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