Governor Roy Cooper today announced on Friday that the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is working with academic partners across the state to understand how widespread cases of COVID-19 with mild or no symptoms are in the state and to monitor prevalence of the disease over time. “North Carolina’s actions to […]
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Severe Weather Likely Monday Morning and Afternoon
A developing low pressure will track across the Outer Banks tomorrow morning and early afternoon, producing strong sustained winds, heavy downpours, isolated tornadoes and possible hail, per a Sunday evening update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City office. The main threats will be strong sustained winds with damaging 55-75 mph wind […]
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Severe Weather Possible Sunday Night into Monday Morning
A developing low pressure will track across South Carolina on Sunday night and Eastern North Carolina on Monday morning, producing widespread showers and thunderstorms, per a Sunday morning update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City office. The main threats will be damaging 55-75 mph wind gusts and isolated tornadoes. The storms […]
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Ella Elizabeth “Liz” Perry Hemilright
October 15, 1942 – April 13, 2020 KITTY HAWK — Ella Elizabeth “Liz” Perry Hemilright, 77, of Kitty Hawk, NC died unexpectedly Monday, April 13, 2020, at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Born October 15, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Minnie Parker Perry and Roland Perry. In addition to her parents, Liz was […]
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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week, Mike
Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Mike, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Mike, 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/
Major Restoration in the Works for the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Initial plans are being made to begin a major repair project that will give the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse a well-deserved restoration from the inside out. Built in 1868-70, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse has understandably suffered some wear and tear due to regular exposure to salt air, high winds, intense sunlight, and a 2,900 ft. move […]
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Dare County’s Positive COVID-19 Test Results Still at 15, per Friday Update
State Cases of COVID-19 In North Carolina, there are currently 5,859 cases of COVID-19 in 93 counties. There have been 152 fatalities in NC associated with COVID-19. Currently, the state is reporting 429 hospitalizations across the state from COVID-19 illness. County’s Positive Test Results Remains at 15 The number of positive COVID-19 test results remains […]
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‘Be Safe. Be Smart. Have Fun’
Visitors Bureau preparing to welcome visitors Citing statistics from destination analysts, Outer Banks Visitors Bureau Executive Director Lee Nettles told the Dare County Tourism Board of Directors on April 16 that an estimated 74 percent of people are concerned about contracting COVID-19, with an even a higher percentage concerned about their family and friends being […]
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Dare County urges residents to complete 2020 census today
The 2020 Census population count has been underway for almost one month now. Your community is counting on you to respond. It is easier and quicker than ever to complete the short survey. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some households may not have received a mailed or home-delivered invitation from the U.S. Census Bureau with […]
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Dare County Officials Discussing Staged Re-Entry; No Timeline Established Yet
In North Carolina, there are currently 5,465 cases of COVID-19 in 94 counties. There have been 131 fatalities in NC associated with COVID-19. Currently, the state is reporting 452 hospitalizations across the state from COVID-19 illness. County’s Positive Test Results Count Remains the Same There have been no changes in the number of positive COVID-19 […]
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