On Saturday, September 5, the U.S. Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet received a report of a 25’ ft. sports craft with four people on board that had suffered an engine failure 19 miles off of Oregon Inlet, per a recent update from the station. The vessel was drifting south at a steady rate, and had […]
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Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and consistent with North Carolina’s “Safer at Home Phase 2.5” executive order, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial are reopening three indoor facilities. The National Park Service is working service-wide with federal, state, and […]
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Dare County released the following COVID-19 update for Friday, September 4, 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 465, of which there are 9 active cases among residents of Dare County. Of the 465 cases, 247 are residents […]
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North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island Following North Carolina’s move into Safer at Home Phase 2.5, the North Carolina Aquariums at Fort Fisher, Pine Knoll Shores and Roanoke Island are excited to announce that they will welcome guests back beginning Monday, Sept. 14 with some new procedures in place to help ensure the safety of guests […]
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As we head into Labor Day weekend, North Carolina moves into Phase 2.5 of easing of COVID-19 restrictions. In a video message, Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bob Woodard provides an overview of what Phase 2.5 means, reminds the public that we are in the height of hurricane season and to remain prepared, […]
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Per a recent update from NCDOT officials, the Jug Handle Bridge project on Hatteras Island is nearly 50% complete. Here is a video flyby with more information.
The Coast Guard reminds mariners and beach goers to exercise caution and practice safe boating during the Labor Day holiday weekend, traditionally a time of increased boating traffic on waterways. Mariners are reminded not operate vessels under the influence. In addition to decreasing the operator’s ability to make sound judgments, the consumption of alcohol also […]
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KILL DEVIL HILLS — On September 2, 2020 Rita J. Green passed away peacefully at home with her loving husband, Kenneth D. Green at her side. Rita was born on February 8, 1949 to the late Herman and Orethia Phelps of Virginia Beach, VA. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, […]
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The combined service by Ocracoke’s two churches at 9 a.m. Sunday will commemorate the year to the day in which Ocracoke suffered flooding devastation by Hurricane Dorian. All are welcome to attend the service that will observe social distancing on the lawn of Books to be Red. Attendees should bring their own lawn chairs. Ivey […]
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The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet September 9 by video conference. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. The public may join the meeting by computer or phone. Agenda items for the commission meeting include: Shellfish Aquaculture – The commission will hear updates from the division of marine fisheries on rulemaking related to […]
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