The Dare County Department of Health and Human Services has released a video update on the evolving COVID-19 situation in Dare County. The video features Dare County Manager Bobby Outten and Health and Human Services Director Sheila Davies. The video is available for streaming Dare County’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/DareCounty. It has also been shared on […]
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There will be an emergency meeting of the Hyde County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. to discuss potential precautions in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting will take place at the Hyde County Government Center and Ocracoke Community Center. Due to the current CDC directives limiting social gatherings, […]
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In response to updated guidelines from the CDC to avoid discretionary travel and follow The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America, checkpoints were established restricting visitor access to Dare County at 2:00 p.m. today. Due to high demand for the online entry permitting system, some users have experienced difficulties applying for entry permits. We apologize for […]
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To minimize the potential spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), consistent with federal, state, and local advisories, visitor centers at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial are temporarily closed, effective immediately. Additional information: Cape Hatteras National Seashore Off-road vehicle (ORV) permits can be purchased online at www.recreation.gov. The […]
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In response to updated guidelines from the CDC to avoid discretionary travel and follow the The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America, the Dare County Control Group has made the decision to restrict visitor access to Dare County beginning today, Tuesday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m. While there are currently no individuals who have tested positive for […]
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There are a few treasures that will make a beachcombing shell collector fall to their knees and rejoice, and one type that is known to make rare appearances on the shores of the Outer Banks is the gorgeous helmet shell. These exotic looking shells are like trophy finds for dedicated collectors, and finding a complete […]
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Based on the current guidance to help minimize the spread of COVID-19, the division has cancelled the public listening stations at its offices in Morehead City and Wilmington; however, the public may listen to the meeting through a conference call line by dialing 919-420-1374. To avoid disrupting the meeting, members of the public are asked […]
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KILL DEVIL HILLS – Rosemarie Hunter, 88, of Kill Devil Hills, NC died of natural causes March 13, 2020. She was a popular long-time resident of Spring Arbor assisted living. Mrs. Hunter is survived by two daughters, one son, and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband. Mrs. Hunter […]
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Governor Roy Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force are holding a media briefing on Tuesday at 2 p.m. At that briefing, Governor Cooper will announce a new executive order in response to COVID-19 that closes restaurants and bars for dine-in customers but allows them to continue takeout and delivery orders. The executive order […]
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KILL DEVIL HILLS — Dorothy Jean Hand Wagoner, 92, of Kill Devil Hills, NC passed away at her home at Spring Arbor of The Outer Banks. Born in Gates County, NC on December 24, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Jimmie Blanchard and Leroy C. Hand. The first schoolteacher to integrate classes in […]
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