If there is anything to conclude from the recent spate of natural disasters and the coronavirus crisis, it is that data powers action, whether responsive or proactive. Data can illustrate the past, reflect the present and predict the future. And as Northeastern North Carolina has seen all too clearly, flooding will be much more a […]
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A series of strong thunderstorms forecasted for Thursday night could bring strong winds, beach erosion and rough surf, and possible soundside flooding for the Outer Banks, per a Thursday morning update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City Office. Strong southerly winds with gusts up to 45 mph could lead to minor wind […]
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Currituck County has announced entry for Non-Resident Property Owners beginning on Thursday, April 23. Per a Wednesday update from Dare County, those accessing Currituck County must respect Dare County’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order that is in effect. Travel in Dare County should be used only as necessary to reach the Currituck Outer Banks or […]
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On Tuesday, Dare County, in consultation with the Dare County Control Group, released the Plan for Gradual Lifting of Restrictions on Entry to Dare County. This plan was developed with careful consideration of the science, trends, data, epidemiology and resource availability. While the plan allows for staged entry for non-resident property owners starting on May 4, 2020, […]
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Severe weather with heavy downpours and damaging winds is possible for Thursday night, per a Wednesday update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City Office. Locally heavy rain and damaging winds are the main concerns, with wind gusts up to 50 mph along the coastline, but an isolated tornado in Eastern N.C. is […]
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February 27, 1992 – April 17, 2020 NAGS HEAD — Austin Wilton Boyd, 28, of Nags Head, NC died suddenly on Friday, April 17, 2020, in Wilmington, NC. He was born on February 27th, 1992. A man of the ocean he loved boating, fishing, and surfing. He also embodied many talents and enjoyed working on […]
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The worldwide outbreak of the novel coronavirus has disrupted life as we knew it. #SpringBreak was quickly replaced by #StayAtHome after Governor Cooper ordered the people in the State of North Carolina to stay at home for thirty days until April 29 in response. This was done for the safety and well-being of all even […]
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With the 50th anniversary of Earth Day Wednesday, environmental and educational groups are offering creative ways to celebrate while maintaining social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The first Earth Day was held in 1970, marking the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement, according to the Earth Day global organizer, the Earth […]
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In a third round of COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants, the Outer Banks Community Foundation has announced $46,788 in emergency funding to local nonprofits, supporting their efforts to address food insecurity, educational needs for students with disabilities, and crisis support for individuals who have lost their jobs. The Community Foundation awarded $25,000 to fund an innovative, […]
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New blue crab management measures will go into effect May 1 in North Carolina state waters. The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission approved the measures to end overfishing and achieve sustainable harvest with the adoption of the Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan Amendment 3 at its February meeting. Reductions in harvest are necessary because a recent […]
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