Dare County is experiencing community-wide spread of the COVID-19 virus, per a Friday afternoon update from the Dare County Department of Health and Human Services. “From the northern end of the county to the southern end of the county, including the mainland of Dare County, over the past week we have seen a growing number […]
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Dare County announced two additional positive COVID-19 test results on Friday morning, June 26, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 77. The two additional cases consist of a non-resident and a resident, and include the following: 1) Female Non-resident 25-49 years of age, transferred isolation to home county 2) Male Resident […]
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Luana Gibbs, Health Director for Hyde County, reported that there were three more cases of COVID-19 in Hyde County as of 11:30 a.m. on Friday morning. All of the individuals are in isolation at home. This brings Hyde County’s total count of laboratory-confirmed cases to nine, however, three of those cases have recovered, which results […]
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In observance of Independence Day, Dare County offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 6th. There are no changes to the trash collection schedule for Dare County Public Works. All areas will operate on their normal schedule on Friday, July 3. Independence Day Closures: […]
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In spring 1942, the nation and its military leaders faced a dire disaster worse than Pearl Harbor. German U-boats operating within the nation’s territorial waters were sinking Allied merchant vessels at an ever-increasing number and killing an appalling number of helpless noncombatants — more than 5,000 in fewer than six months, including some women and […]
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September 11, 1958 – June 19, 2020 MANTEO — Ronald Hoskin Weintraub, 61, of Manteo, NC died Friday, June 19, 2020. Born in Chowan County on September 11, 1958, he was the only child of the late Patricia Harrell and Robert Ronald Weintraub. An excellent and beloved boat captain, Ronald loved life, the water, and […]
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The Coast Guard is providing recorded video statements, readiness tips, and rescue footage in preparation for the upcoming 2020 tourist, beach, and boating season. Ahead of this year’s season, the Coast Guard is sharing important, life-saving information to help build public awareness and education on rip currents, including what to do when caught in […]
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May 4, 1968 – June 24, 2020 Aberdeen, NJ — Walter “Wally” Richard Ivers, 52, of Aberdeen, NJ died suddenly on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 while vacationing on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 4, 1968, he was the son of Hannah Purdon Ivers and the late Daniel Ivers. […]
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Dare County announced a total of nine additional positive COVID-19 test results on Thursday, June 25, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 75. The nine additional cases consist of three non-residents and six residents, and include the following: 1) Male Resident 50-64 years of age, home isolation 2) Male Resident 17 […]
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The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is holding its annual 2020 ASCE Bridges Photo Contest, and per a recent social media update, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is encouraging the public to vote for the Marc Basnight Bridge photo in order to bring the Viewer’s Choice Award home to North Carolina. Founded […]
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