With visitors returning to the Outer Banks on May 16, Dare County has posted a list of frequently asked questions that outline what visitors should know and expect on an Outer Banks vacation during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Complete information from the county on the COVID-19 response and local guidelines can be found on the […]
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The Ocracoke Civic and Business Association, in coordination with Hyde County, has cancelled the 2020 Fourth of July activities and the annual Fireworks display planned for July 2nd. This difficult decision follows guidance from the CDC and State of North Carolina regarding safety impacts associated with large gatherings. We look forward to a fantastic event […]
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Dare County Schools’ Superintendent, John Farrelly, outlined the county’s graduation plans for 2020 Seniors in an emailed message to students, parents and their families. Per the update, each graduating senior and their family will be recognized and will receive their diploma in their school auditorium, following social distancing guidelines, between May 26 and June 4. […]
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Dare County outlined the state and county guidelines for safely visiting the Outer Banks in their Monday update, which includes the three “Ws” – Wear a face covering, Wash your hands, and Wait six feet apart. Additional updates from the county for Monday, May 11, are as follows Department of Health & Human Services State […]
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June 29, 1994 – May 6, 2020 WANCHESE — Hannah Nicole Simon, 25, of Wanchese, North Carolina went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Born in Slidell, LA on June 29, 1994, Hannah is the daughter of Amy Creef Daniels (John Whaley III) of Wanchese, NC and Thad Simon of […]
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As you might expect, the most frequently asked question that my Realtor colleagues and I are hearing these days is – “What impact are the COVID-19 related restrictions having on the Hatteras Island real estate market?” This article is intended to provide some insights into the answers to this question. To begin the discussion, we […]
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North Carolina’s seafood industry is marked to receive nearly $5.5 million in assistance to help offset losses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced Thursday that $300 million in fisheries assistance funding would be provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, to states, tribes and territories […]
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) is announcing the availability of a draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the dredging of Oregon Inlet with a Dare County dredge. The draft FONSI is available for public review for a 15 day period. Dare County is seeking a Special Use Permit from the Seashore to utilize […]
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After remaining at 18 COVID-19 cases for more than a week, three additional cases were reported in Dare County over the weekend, bringing the total case count to 21. No additional details of the three new cases have been released at this time. As of Sunday afternoon, the statewide number of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases for […]
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As local governments face the realities of lost revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dare County Manager Bobby Outten briefed the board of commissioners on May 8 about a streamlined spending plan for the 2020-21 fiscal year that will maintain all county services, but include no capital outlay purchases, cost-of-living salary adjustments, bonuses or merit […]
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