Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) is closely monitoring the projected path of Hurricane Isaias. As of this evening, regional forecasts show that the storm is likely to impact the Outer Banks starting Monday, August 3. On Ocracoke Island, Hyde County announced a mandatory visitor evacuation starting at noon today. The Ocracoke Campground will close at 10 a.m. […]
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Confidence has increased that the Outer Banks will be impacted by Hurricane Isaias, but uncertainty still remains in regards to intensity and timing, per a Friday evening update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City Office. The first impacts from this system will be increased swell and a heightened rip current risk, […]
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As North Carolina is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias, Governor Roy Cooper and State Emergency Management leaders updated the public today, urging them to track the storm and prepare for wind and rain. In preparation for the storm, Governor Cooper declared a state of emergency to issue transportation waivers to allow trucks and […]
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January 25, 1948 – July 23, 2020 KITTY HAWK — One of Jeffery Lee McComb’s final text messages to his son, just a week before his passing exclaimed, “Great race! Wow, what an ending!” Followed shortly by, “That’s the kind you want to be at.” For those who knew and loved Jeff, he could just […]
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July 28, 1981 – July 25, 2020 KITTY HAWK — Amanda LeeAnn Fletcher Hartleben, 38, of Kitty Hawk, NC died Saturday, July 25, 2020. A native of Dare County, she was born on July 28, 1981, to Mary Ann Seto Fletcher and Mark Lafayette Fletcher. LeeAnn will always be remembered as a selfless mother, daughter, […]
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The Coast Guard urges boaters throughout North Carolina, Virginia, and the rest of the Mid-Atlantic area to make preparations for Hurricane Isaias. The impacts of Hurricane Isaias are expected along the Mid-Atlantic area later this weekend. Hurricanes can be unpredictable and can cause gale-force winds sooner than anticipated. The Coast Guard is advising the public of these […]
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Dare County released the following COVID-19 update for Friday, July 24, which details the county’s most recent active cases, testing efforts, and additional community information. The number of positive COVID-19 tests in Dare County is 347, 40 of which are considered active. Of the 347 cases, 197 are residents and 150 are non-residents. The majority […]
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William Harrison “Harry” Williams, age 66, of Elizabeth City, NC departed this earthly plane, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at his home. Born in Buxton, NC on April 10, 1954 to Leona Meekins Williams and the late Herscal Peele Williams, Sr., he was the husband and soul mate of Dewanna Austin Williams. Harry had a passion […]
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As Hurricane Isaias approaches the North Carolina coast, the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is assisting with the evacuation of all visitors and residents from Ocracoke Island. Hyde County has issued a mandatory evacuation order for island visitors beginning at noon today and for residents tomorrow morning at 6 a.m. Only residents, homeowners or […]
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On National Lighthouse Day on Friday, August 7, 2020, the National Lighthouse Museum at Staten Island in New York City will present its Research Award to North Carolina maritime historian Kevin P. Duffus. The presentation will be featured as part of the museum’s 10th Annual Gala which will be produced in a virtual format via […]
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