Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bob Woodard addresses the Dare County community as we look forward to welcoming property owners back next week. Chairman Woodard reflects on Dare County’s course of action to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, reinforces the importance of continuing to follow the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order, and provides crucial […]
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September 30, 1930 – May 1, 2020 MANTEO — Robert Williams Black, Jr., 89, of Manteo, NC passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning on Friday, May 1, 2020, at home with his son and daughter by his side. Born in Durham, NC on September 30, 1930, he was the son of the late […]
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MANTEO — Marion “Mi-Mi” G. Daniels was granted her angels wings on April 29, 2020 at her Manteo home. Her daughter, Jeri “Fuzzy” Hollis, her grandson, Elton “Carolia’ Hollis (Tina), and her grand-daughter Crystal King (Terry) were by her side as they were throughout her illness and her final days. Marion’s remarkable life began in […]
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Dare County Schools (DCS) Superintendent Dr. John Dr. Farrelly shared an update with parents and families regarding the progress of the remote learning program, grading reminders, and graduation guidelines. The full message from the superintendent with all of the DCS-related updates is posted below. Good afternoon Dare County Families, I have several announcements to share: Remote Learning: […]
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State Cases of COVID-19 In North Carolina, there are currently 10,923 cases of COVID-19 in 98 counties. There have been 399 fatalities in NC associated with COVID-19. Currently, the state is reporting 547 hospitalizations across the state from COVID-19 illness. County’s Positive Test Results at 16 Yesterday, Health & Human Services Director, Dr. Sheila Davies […]
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March 9, 1930 – April 28, 2020 NAGS HEAD — Ann Kellum Johnson, 90, native and longtime resident of Jacksonville, NC died April 28, 2020, at Peak Resources – Outer Banks. Born March 9, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Mildred Morton Kellum and Drummer Kellum and the wife of Carl R. Johnson […]
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At a Thursday afternoon press conference, Governor Roy Cooper and NC DHHS Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen shared an update on where North Carolina stands in the fight against COVID-19, and urged North Carolinians not to let their guard down. “North Carolinians have made tremendous sacrifices and it is making a difference,” said Governor Cooper. “We […]
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The Hyde County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Monday (May 4) on two proposed amendments to the Ocracoke Development Ordinance. The Ocracoke Advisory Planning Board had approved two amendments at their Feb. 11 meeting. The first amendment would add church steeples to the list of accessory structures on buildings (antennae; […]
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Galaxies Continue to Keep me Busy. Many people wonder how to spend their time during this period of “shelter in place.” I spend a lot of time sheltering in place with my telescope. This is Messier 106. It was discovered by Pierre Mechain in 1781. Even though records show Mechain was Messier’s assistant, this spiral […]
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The Dare County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced the 16th confirmed case of COVID-19 in Dare County in their recently released COVID-19 Video #41. The total of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Dare County had remained at 15 for 18 days, until Thursday, April 30. Health and Human Services Director Dr. Sheila Davies […]
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