At 5:30 a.m. this morning, staff at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) found a dead loggerhead sea turtle on the beach approximately 0.10 miles south of Ramp 49 in Frisco, NC. It is likely that the sea turtle died from a vehicle collision. Loggerheads are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Early […]
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A high risk of rip currents continues on Monday for beaches north of Cape Hatteras, while a moderate threat of rip currents is forecasted for Frisco, Hatteras and Ocracoke beaches, per a Monday morning update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City office. A high risk of rip currents means that life-threatening […]
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In accordance with new guidance issued by the Governor’s Office, North Carolina’s breweries, taprooms, and brewpubs will be able to open under Phase II of the statewide Safer-At-Home guidelines. “N.C. breweries have always been leaders in promoting the health and safety of our communities and will continue to do so as we begin to reopen our […]
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Cape Point in Buxton closed on Saturday morning, May 23, to protect two American oystercatcher chicks. A protection buffer for the nest was installed on April 5, and the hatching of the eggs on May 23 resulted in an expanded protection area that includes the Bypass Road. ORV Ramp 44, the off-road vehicle ramp leading […]
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Dare County Public Works will complete large item pick-up for residential customers in Buxton, Frisco, and Hatteras Village on Tuesday, June 2. Materials must be at the curbside no later than 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2. There will not be a second-day pick-up. Please note, no commercial business debris will be picked up. Due […]
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The N.C. Ferry Division will offer increased service starting Saturday, due to greater expected demand and the easing of certain COVID-19 restrictions. The new ferry schedule adds round trips for ferries traveling to and from Ocracoke, as well as those between Cherry Branch and Minnesott Beach, and Bayview and Aurora. The adjustments come as Governor […]
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While all 200 appointment slots for the drive-thru COVID-19 testing event for May 26 are full, Dare County announced that they will be scheduling a second drive-thru testing event in the near future, with details to be announced on Wednesday, May 27. Additional COVID-19-related updates for Friday, May 22, are as follows. COVID-19 Call Center […]
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State transportation officials are inviting people to a virtual information meeting June 4 on the ongoing Rodanthe “Jug Handle” Bridge project. The Rodanthe Bridge, which is under construction on the Outer Banks, is a long-term transportation solution for N.C. 12. The N.C. Department of Transportation is raising N.C. 12 onto a 2.4-mile bridge that extends […]
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The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) announced several recent updates and news items related to recreational activities, closures or cancellations, and seashore conditions on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. News items and events related to the National Seashore for the week of May 22include the following: Seashore Updates Lifeguards will be available daily at four Seashore […]
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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Felix, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Felix, and the many other Outer Banks pets currently up for adoption, visit the Outer Banks SPCA website at https://www.obxspca.org/, or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/obxspca/
