Division of Marine Fisheries offices closed to the public; fishing license sales continue by phone and mail

N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries offices are closed to the public until further notice, based on the current guidance to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. During this time, division offices are operating with limited personnel, but staff will continue to transact fishing license sales, to the extent possible, over the phone or by mail. […]

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Marine Fisheries Commission reopens application period for advisory committees

The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission has reopened the application period for its two regional committees. In this extended period, the commission is chiefly seeking more applicants to fill the commercial fishing seats on the committees. The two committees – Northern Regional Advisory Committee and the Southern Regional Advisory Committee – are comprised of commercial and […]

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Oregon Inlet boat ramp, parking lot closed for a fresh coat of asphalt

The Federal Highway Administration has been repaving the Oregon Inlet boat ramp parking lot this week as part of its pavement preservation project at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. “As long as the weather cooperates and asphalt deliveries are consistent, they anticipate finishing this portion of the project by end of day this Friday,” said National […]

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Dare County’s Wednesday video update discusses protection guidelines and the county’s first positive test result

The Dare County Department of Health and Human Services released its latest video update, COVID-19 Video #11, on Wednesday afternoon. In the latest update, Health and Human Services Director Sheila Davies discusses the first positive case of COVID-19 in Dare County and how the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to […]

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Ronald Henry Leasburg

MANTEO — Ronald Henry Leasburg, 87, passed away on March 25, 2020 in Elizabeth City, NC. Ron was born in March 16, 1933 in Clarksburg, WV. He was the son of the late Henry and Catherine Leasburg. He was also predeceased by his siblings, Russel, Kenneth and Edward Leasburg. Ron served his country proudly in […]

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