The commercial flounder season opens soon, and the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries is reminding gill net fishermen that one of the conditions for the Estuarine Gill Net Permit (EGNP) is to allow division staff to observe gill net operations. In response to risks associated with COVID-19, observations will occur at a safe distance from […]
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ASHVILLE, NC — Leaving this world on Thursday, September 3, 2020, of a sudden health issue, Jazania Joy Midgette reaches her eternal home which her Creator and Savior prepared ahead for her. Jazania was born into a loving family which was primary to her heart, along with a devotion for all the artscapes of the […]
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In a surprise move, the company that was seeking to conduct a seismic survey off the coast of North Carolina and other states for potential oil and natural gas appears to have decided to call it quits. WesternGeco, LLC. sent a letter to federal officials on September 4, withdrawing their application submitted in 2014. “The […]
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The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced several recent updates and news items related to recreational activities and seashore conditions on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. News items and events related to the National Seashore for the week of September 10 include the following: Seashore Updates On Monday, September 7, the Museum of the Sea reopened […]
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Beach fans who missed last week’s virtual sea turtle nest excavation will have a second opportunity to catch a live show, as the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) and Outer Banks Forever are partnering once again for a virtual excavation on Friday, September 11, at 10 a.m. Every summer, sea turtles visit the beaches of […]
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While the threat for an area of low pressure off of North Carolina to develop into a tropical system has diminished, heavy rains will continue through the weekend, and Tropical Storm Paulette may impact the Outer Banks early next week, per a Thursday afternoon update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City […]
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SOUTHERN SHORES — Helen Kirby Gidjunis, 94 years young, passed on to her reward with Jesus on Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 surrounded by family in Southern Shores, NC as the result of recent heart failure. She was born in West Philadelphia on August 21st, 1926… the only child of William Kirby and Helen Woelfel Kirby. […]
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The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is looking for commercial and recreational fishermen, scientists, and other interested parties to sit on various fisheries advisory committees. Two regional advisory committees – Northern and Southern – and three standing advisory committees – Finfish, Habitat and Water Quality, and Shellfish/Crustacean – review matters referred to them by the commission, […]
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A high risk of rip currents is expected for the Outer Banks beaches north of Cape Lookout, per a Thursday morning update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City office. Scattered to numerous showers and a few thunderstorms with heavy downpours are also expected again today, due to an area of low pressure […]
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As of today, Hyde County is reporting a total COVID-19 case count of 114. Of this total, 31 are active cases, 80 have recovered, and three have passed away since the pandemic began. Per Hyde County, the Health Department tests anyone who suspects they are sick with COVID-19, or who has been in contact with […]
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