In North Carolina, there are currently 2,289 cases of COVID-19 in 88 counties. There have been 22 fatalities in NC associated with COVID-19. Currently, the state is reporting 259 hospitalizations across the state from COVID-19 illness. In Dare County, three positive tests have been reported. Two of the three individuals have completely recovered from their […]
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August 30, 1931 – April 3, 2020 BUXTON — Loretta Lee Midgett O’Neal, 88, of Buxton, NC went to her heavenly home Friday, April 3, 2020. A native of Buxton, she was born August 30, 1931 to the late Linda Casey and Edmond D. Midgett. Loretta was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and […]
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Seaglass collecting is an exciting hobby that’s growing in popularity on the Outer Banks. The treacherous waters and historical events that have occurred along the shores of this sandbar contribute to the abundance of seaglass that can be found. Although beachcombing is nothing new to the area, especially to a lot of longtime residents, collecting […]
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In North Carolina, there are currently 2,093 cases of COVID-19 in 86 counties. There have been 19 fatalities in NC associated with COVID-19. Currently, the state is reporting 259 hospitalizations across the state from COVID-19 illness. In Dare County, three positive tests have been reported. Two of the three individuals have completely recovered from their […]
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In North Carolina, there are currently 2,093 cases of COVID-19 with 31,598 tests complete, per a Friday morning update from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. On Thursday, there were 1,857 reported cases and 28,679 tests complete. There have been 19 fatalities in N.C. associated with COVID-19. Currently, the state is reporting […]
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An ongoing project to elevate the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge’s visitor center took a big step forward in recent days, as the center was raised roughly five feet above ground in an effort to protect it from oceanside flooding that regularly accompanies storms. The project was spearheaded by the Coastal Wildlife Refuge Society, a […]
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Even under the current shutdown of the economy, North Carolina consumers still can find fresh or fresh-frozen fish in supermarkets. That belies the enormous financial hit facing the commercial and recreational fishing industries in a state that counts fishing as one of its most valuable resources. “We do have retail markets all across the state […]
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(Sea Grant) Hatteras Island’s youth are strong and resilient. “Salty,” some might say. They have grown up on a 70-mile long barrier island on the Outer Banks with flooding, wind, power outages, and weather woes. Students at Cape Hatteras Secondary School of Coastal Studies are noticing, in particular, that storms and weather are becoming […]
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Check out these highlights from the first ever Hatteras Island Car Safari, held March 28th and March 29th! Posted by Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum on Thursday, April 2, 2020 In an effort to create a social distancing-friendly activity for young islanders, Hatters Island hosted its first-ever “Car Safari” this past weekend, which encouraged residents […]
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State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, and the State Health Plan (Plan) today announced that the Plan is waiving the cost of treatment for members diagnosed with COVID-19, including associated deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. The Plan previously announced that it was also covering the cost associated with the testing of COVID-19. The member cost-share waiver […]
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