The Dare County Division of Public Health has announced the third positive test result for COVID-19, however, the individual became symptomatic and was tested in another state. The individual remains in another state and has not traveled to North Carolina since the fall of 2019. The individual has fully recovered from the COVID-19 virus. The […]
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In North Carolina, there are currently 1,584 cases of COVID-19 in 79 counties. There have been nine fatalities in NC associated with COVID-19. Currently, the state is reporting 204 hospitalizations across the state from COVID-19 illness. 53% of COVID-19 cases in NC are people between the ages of 18 and 49 26% are people age […]
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As of 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, N.C. Highway 12 remained closed between Oregon Inlet and Rodanthe. Ocean overwash was reported on Wednesday afternoon in northern Buxton, and minor soundside flooding was reported in Frisco and Hatteras village. Per the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), although crews made progress on some areas of N.C. Highway 12 this […]
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With the promise of spring rising and the new challenge of getting protein, it is time to finish the last of the seafood in the freezer. We busily freeze fish and shrimp all season, and at the end of the season, I purchase crab cakes, crabmeat and scallops. We vacuum pack them all, and they […]
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Work continues on the construction of the Outer Banks’ newest artificial reef, AR-165. On January 27, 2020, The Outer Banks Anglers Club, in partnership with the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries, began construction of the new artificial reef by sinking the 88’ ft. tug, American, about eight miles south of Oregon Inlet. Since then, […]
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Today is April 1 – Census Day! COVID-19 has brought healthcare, social services, emergency response and preparedness to the forefront, and in just 10 minutes, you can ensure funding to support these agencies and programs in our community for the future. By now, many Dare County households have received letters or postcards from the U.S. […]
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Per a Wednesday morning update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), crews continue to work on removing sand and overwash from the roadway due to the coastal storm, however, it appears that there is no damage to the pavement from the flooding and ocean overwash. N.C. Highway 12 is currently CLOSED between Oregon […]
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Per a Wednesday morning update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), N.C. Highway 12 is currently closed from Oregon Inlet to Rodanthe. There is deep sand and some ocean overwash in several places due to the strong storm affecting the area, and NCDOT crews are currently working to clear the roadway. The coastal […]
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Gov. Roy Cooper announced at a briefing on Tuesday afternoon that he recently signed an Executive Order to prohibit utility companies from shutting off services for people who are unable to pay. The order comes on the cusp of April 1, when many bills are due, and targets utility companies that provide electric, gas, water, […]
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Sheriff’s Blotter March 1, 2020 – March 31, 2020 Dare County Unincorporated Areas March 10, 2020 Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle. 200 block of Williams Drive, Colington. Nothing taken. March 26, 2020 Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 100 block of Sea Gull Court, Colington. Bank account compromised. March 26, 2020 Larceny. 7000 block of 64 […]
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