In its second round of COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants, the Outer Banks Community Foundation has announced $37,680 in emergency funding to nine local nonprofits, supporting their efforts to provide for the basic, urgent needs of Outer Bankers during the COVID-19 crisis. “As this pandemic deepens, our nonprofit partners are rising to overcome serious obstacles, and […]
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All court proceedings statewide have been postponed until June 1, following an order by the state’s chief justice on Friday. “Judicial officials and court personnel statewide are going above and beyond to serve the public during this health emergency,” said Chief Justice Cheri Beasley. “My number one priority is to protect them and the public […]
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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, all of America has been asked to stay home and socially distance themselves. Many islanders are making the best of this downtime by engaging in a myriad of activities. The Island Free Press asked islanders to submit photos and videos of themselves spending time with family, trying new projects, excercising, and […]
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The 9 a.m. April 6 meeting of the Dare County Commissioners reflected just how much has changed in the past few weeks. Four of the seven commissioners, following social distancing guidelines, sat well part on site in the Commissioners’ Meeting Room in Manteo. The three others participated remotely. The meeting was adjourned very quickly. The […]
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At least one of the six positive COVID-19 test results in Dare County is from a Hatteras Island resident, per verified reports from multiple sources within the island community. The patient is from the Tri-villages area, and is currently hospitalized off the island. The Island Free Press will not post any additional details about the […]
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In North Carolina, there are currently 2,870 cases of COVID-19 in 89 counties. There have been 33 fatalities in NC associated with COVID-19. Currently, the state is reporting 261 hospitalizations across the state from COVID-19 illness. On Sunday, the Dare County Division of Public Health announced the sixth positive test result for COVID-19 in Dare […]
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On April 4, 2020, at approximately 2 pm, a Dare County Sheriff’s Office Deputy and Investigator working the Manns Harbor checkpoint stopped an individual from California trying to enter the county. During that time, the Deputies smelled an odor of Marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle yielded approximately 13 pounds of […]
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Lifeline Outreach OBX has launched a new “Windows of Opportunity” campaign to allow community members in the Tri-Villages, (and hopefully beyond), to check on their at-risk friends and neighbors without an in-person visit. The non-profit organization, which has a home base in Salvo, is inviting friends and neighbors to participate in this new initiative to […]
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Meal service for Dare County Schools has been suspended until Thursday, April 9, and once operations resume, the procedures will change due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in Dare County. Beginning Thursday, April 9, buses will no longer deliver to community sites. Meals will be available for pick up from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 […]
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The Dare County Division of Public Health has announced the sixth positive test result for COVID-19 in Dare County. The individual is a resident who was tested in Dare County. “The individual is currently in isolation and being monitored,” according to Dr. Sheila Davies, Director of the Dare County Department of Health & Human Services. […]
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