The worldwide outbreak of the novel coronavirus has disrupted life as we knew it. #SpringBreak was quickly replaced by #StayAtHome after Governor Cooper ordered the people in the State of North Carolina to stay at home for thirty days until April 29 in response. This was done for the safety and well-being of all even […]
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With the 50th anniversary of Earth Day Wednesday, environmental and educational groups are offering creative ways to celebrate while maintaining social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The first Earth Day was held in 1970, marking the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement, according to the Earth Day global organizer, the Earth […]
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In a third round of COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants, the Outer Banks Community Foundation has announced $46,788 in emergency funding to local nonprofits, supporting their efforts to address food insecurity, educational needs for students with disabilities, and crisis support for individuals who have lost their jobs. The Community Foundation awarded $25,000 to fund an innovative, […]
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New blue crab management measures will go into effect May 1 in North Carolina state waters. The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission approved the measures to end overfishing and achieve sustainable harvest with the adoption of the Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan Amendment 3 at its February meeting. Reductions in harvest are necessary because a recent […]
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Plan for Gradual Lifting of Restrictions on Entry to Dare County Rationale With careful consideration of the science, trends, data, epidemiology and resource availability, Dare County, in consultation with the Dare County Control Group, has prepared a plan to address the lifting of restrictions on entry to Dare County while protecting the safety of our community. […]
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Dare County, in consultation with the Dare County Control Group, is finalizing a plan to address the lifting of restrictions on entry to Dare County while protecting the safety of our community. The first phase will allow entry of non-resident property owners. The plan will be released by the end of the day (Tuesday, April […]
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H2OBX Waterpark announced yesterday on it’s Facebook page they are planning a June 20 opening for the 2020 season. The post reads as follows: H2OBX Waterpark looks forward to welcoming all our guests to the park this summer. We are following the guidance provided by local, state, and federal officials regarding COVID-19 as we prepare […]
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Monday marked the first installment of four webinars hosted by the National Park Service (NPS) to discuss the creation of a 20-year sediment management framework for the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS), and to solicit the public’s feedback on the endeavor. Natural accretion and erosion processes have impacted the Hatteras and Ocracoke island shorelines for […]
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Researchers at North Carolina State University are anticipating this year’s Atlantic hurricane season to see 18 to 22 named storms forming in the Atlantic basin, which includes the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, the university announced Friday. The number of named storms predicted is above both long- and short-term averages […]
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Plan for Gradual Lifting of Restrictions on Entry to Dare County To Be Announced Tuesday, April 21 With careful consideration of the science, trends, data and resource availability, the Dare County Control Group has asked staff to prepare a plan to address the lifting of restrictions on entry to Dare County while ensuring the safety […]
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