The Outer Banks Community Foundation has announced $56,050 in COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants to eight local nonprofits, supporting their efforts to provide for the basic, urgent needs of Outer Bankers during the COVID-19 emergency. “The Coronavirus has created an unprecedented crisis for our community,” said Lorelei Costa, the Community Foundation’s executive director, “but our nonprofits, […]
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The number of COVID-19 cases in North Carolina continues to increase each day. Currently, there are 137 confirmed cases in NC from 28 counties, including one in Pasquotank County. At this time, all but one case in NC has been traced to travel or direct contact with someone who has tested positive. Yesterday, there was […]
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Due to Twiford Funeral Homes’ concern for the safety of the public and their staff in these unprecedented times, they are committed to doing their part to help slow the spread of the COVID-19. Starting March 19, 2020, Twiford Funeral Homes will grant limited access to their public viewing areas. They will strictly adhere to […]
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KITTY HAWK — Etta Frances Hooper Parrott, age 93, passed away after a long illness at Peak Resources-Outer Banks. Mrs. Parrott was born on April 10, 1926 in Elizabeth City, NC to the late Elroy Jones Hooper and Nancy Taylor Meekins Hooper. She was the widow of Commander Carl Leonard Parrott, USCG Retired. She is […]
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The North Carolina Department of Commerce has released a list of frequently asked questions about unemployment benefits for those who lose their jobs because of the COVID-19 coronavirus, as well as employers who have to make the hard decision to let workers go during the crisis. Executive Order No. 118, issued by Governor Roy Cooper […]
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The Outer Banks Community Foundation awarded $67,400 in Community Enrichment Grants on March 13, supporting arts, children, animals, historic preservation, people battling cancer, and more. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, local nonprofits have funding for projects that will positively impact residents and visitors across the Outer Banks. The Chicamacomico Historical Association was awarded […]
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There’s a cloud of uncertainty hanging over Hatteras and Ocracoke islands. It’s vague, and not as frantic as the days leading up to a hurricane, (or even the 2017 week-long power outage that occurred during the height of the summer season), but it’s there, and it’s palpable. Mid-March is traditionally when seasonal restaurants and businesses […]
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As of 10 a.m. on Friday morning, the state of North Carolina had a total of 137 cases of the novel Coronavirus, however, there were still no cases of COVID-19 reported on the Outer Banks in Dare, Currituck or Hyde counties A new case of Coronavirus was reported on Thursday in Pasquotank County, (Elizabeth City […]
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Beginning Friday, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry System is adopting a new set of schedules to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. The new schedules will allow for deeper cleaning of ferry vessels, while also adapting to lower demand for ferry travel as schools are closed and people remain at home during the outbreak. The […]
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Per a Thursday afternoon update, Dare County is taking actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by practicing social distancing and offering services in alternative ways. As the situation progresses, office closures may occur, however, services will continue to be provided. For any type of service, please call the department or office before you visit […]
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