Potential unexploded ordnance discovered on Buxton beach; Surrounding beaches temporarily closed

  THURSDAY 8:00 P.M. UPDATE:  After careful examination, a U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit from Norfolk, Virginia, confirmed that the object discovered in Buxton this morning is a live military ordnance. The U.S. Navy EOD unit has placed the unexploded ordnance, described as a 100-pound aerial bomb from the World War II era, deep […]

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Dare County Tourism October 2020 Board meeting recap

Dare County Tourism Board meeting recap | October 2020 from Outer Banks Visitors Bureau on Vimeo. Lee Nettles, Executive Director of the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, recounts highlights from the Dare County Tourism Board October 15, 2020 meeting. Nettles describes in detail the revised Three-Year Strategic Goals that were adopted, along with insights into September’s […]

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Dare County Sheriff’s Office now offers Concealed Carry Handgun Permit services online

We are pleased to announce that concealed carry permit holders can request address changes to their currently issued permit and request a duplicate permit (if it is damaged or lost) on-line on our website at darenc.com/sheriff located under the Handgun Permits Info. & Forms. Changing residences outside of Dare County: If you are moving out […]

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Free Remote Learning Conference Available for Teachers, Parents

All North Carolina teachers and parents are invited to attend a free virtual conference on October 28 to help them navigate technology and remote learning. ”Teachers, parents and students have adapted to new ways of learning throughout the pandemic, and I admire your resilience, creativity and dedication,” Governor Roy Cooper said. “Even as we work […]

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Swell from Hurricane Epsilon will bring rough surf, high rip current risk through the weekend

Swell from distant Hurricane Epsilon will arrive along the Outer Banks beaches on Thursday, bringing powerful surf and dangerous rip currents, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Rough surf and a high threat of rip currents will linger through the weekend as Hurricane Epsilon passes well offshore, and […]

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North Carolina Will Remain Paused in Phase 3 for Three More Weeks

Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina will remain paused in Phase 3 for three more weeks as health officials continue to monitor North Carolina’s viral trends. North Carolina has seen increased hospitalizations and trajectory of cases in recent weeks. Governor Cooper underscored the importance of wearing masks, social distancing, and using good judgment […]

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N.C. absentee ballots without witness signature have to be replaced with new ballot

Absentee ballots in North Carolina without a witness signature on the ballot envelope will not be counted, and mail-in voters that made the mistake will have to submit a new ballot. The state Board of Elections issued new guidance to the counties Monday afternoon as part of a complicated legal battle between Republicans and Democrats […]

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