In North Carolina, there are currently 3,426 cases of COVID-19 in 90 counties. There have been 53 fatalities in NC associated with COVID-19. Currently, the state is reporting 386 hospitalizations across the state from COVID-19 illness. To date, Dare County has reported ten positive test results for COVID-19. Of the ten individuals who have tested […]
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Severe storms, which could include lightning, damaging winds, and isolated hail, are possible for the Outer Banks area late Wednesday night, per an afternoon update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. The potential for severe weather is marginal along the coastline, and severe storms are most likely after 11 p.m. on […]
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina has received approval from FEMA to provide housing alternatives, such as hotels, motels, and dormitories, for North Carolinians with unstable housing who may need to quarantine in response to or are at high-risk for severe illness from COVID-19. “North Carolinians without stable housing still need places to […]
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The Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Wright Brothers National Memorial, and the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site are offering a number of ways for virtual visitors of all ages to experience these iconic Outer Banks destinations, per a recent update from their official partner, Outer Banks Forever. In recent weeks, the organization has launched a number […]
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As of Monday morning, Hyde County still has not logged a case of the novel coronavirus Covid-19. Hyde County Health Director Luanna Gibbs told the Hyde County commissioners Monday night at their monthly meeting that Hyde was one of 10 counties still without the virus that’s caused a worldwide pandemic, but news reports this morning […]
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Six Outer Banks property owners have filed a federal lawsuit against Dare County claiming their constitutional rights have been violated by an emergency order preventing access to their homes. The suit, filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for Eastern North Carolina, was brought by John P. Bailey, Paul W. Michael Jr., his wife Sheryl […]
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August 31, 1930 – April 5, 2020 AVON — Rebecca G. Gray, 89, of Avon, NC entered into her final reward on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at her home. Rebecca was a lifelong homemaker and delighted in lovingly serving her family. She was known for her strong faith in God, and her gentle love. Rebecca […]
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In North Carolina, there are currently 3,221 cases of COVID-19 in 90 counties. There have been 46 fatalities in NC associated with COVID-19. Currently, the state is reporting 270 hospitalizations across the state from COVID-19 illness. As of today, a total of 10 individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in Dare County. Three of the […]
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(A message from the OBX SPCA) Dear Friends & Followers, We need your help! Donations to the OBX SPCA have almost all but ceased in the past few weeks. We understand that times are tough during this international crisis, but it is so important to continue to give if you have resources to spare. Our […]
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A collection of North Carolina experts today released a composite modeling forecast looking at how COVID-19 could affect North Carolina in the coming months. The models, constructed by experts from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Duke University, RTI International, and others reinforced the need for limiting personal contact to slow the spread of […]
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