A strong cold front will impact the Outer Banks and Eastern N.C. area late Sunday night through Monday, bringing strong winds, possible coastal flooding, large surf and beach erosion, and possible tornadoes, per a Saturday afternoon briefing from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City office. Coastal flooding is possible on Monday, (mainly […]
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In North Carolina, there are currently over 4,312 cases of COVID-19 in 91 counties. There have been 80 fatalities in NC associated with COVID-19. Currently, the state is reporting 362 hospitalizations across the state from COVID-19 illness. To date, Dare County has reported 13 positive test results for COVID-19. Of the 13 individuals who have […]
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From his home in Kill Devil Hills, Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bob Woodard addresses the Dare County community as we approach Easter and the third weekend with the Stay Home, Stay Healthy measures in place. “Easter will arrive this year, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic with the Stay at Home order in place. Don’t […]
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In North Carolina, there are currently 3,908 cases of COVID-19 in 91 counties. There have been 74 fatalities in NC associated with COVID-19. Currently, the state is reporting 423 hospitalizations across the state from COVID-19 illness. To date, Dare County has reported 13 positive test results for COVID-19. Of the 13 individuals who have tested […]
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On Thursday, April 9, another decommissioned tugboat was purposely sent to the bottom of the ocean in a continuing effort to boost the Outer Banks’ newest artificial reef, AR-165. The new artificial reef is sponsored by the Outer Banks Anglers Club, and the ensuing reef, (which is located roughly 7.5 miles off of Oregon Inlet), will […]
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KILL DEVIL HILLS — Patricia “Pat” Hagen was born on July 24, 1947 in Bethesda, Maryland. She unexpectedly transitioned with the Lord in Kill Devils Hills, North Carolina on April 6, 2020 at the age of 72. Pat was born an only child of two naval officers. As a child, Pat lived several years in […]
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March 11, 1955 – April 9, 2020 KILL DEVIL HILLS — The world lost a beautiful soul on the morning of Thursday, April 9, 2020. After fighting a long and courageous battle with an illness, Robert E. “Bob” Parker, Jr. is finally at rest. He quietly slipped away from us during his last prayer. He […]
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The National Park Service (NPS) published a Notice of Intent (NOI) in the Federal Register today to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for sediment management at Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore). The purpose of the EIS is to develop a streamlined framework for implementing sediment management at the Seashore, including the method, location, and […]
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Hatteras Island Meals (HIM) is seeking new volunteers to help with delivery service to high-risk residents throughout the island community, and particularly in the Tri-villages area, per a recent social media announcement. The all-volunteer organization, which provides nutritious lunches to Hatteras Islanders in need, has recently received a financial boost thanks to funds from the […]
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Gov. Roy Cooper took additional steps on Thursday to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by issuing stronger social distancing requirements for retail stores, and speeding up the process to get benefits to people out of work, through a new Executive Order. Three key areas are addressed in Executive Order 131. The first requires retail stores […]
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