The National Park Service is pleased to announce that the 2021 Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) application process for Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial is now open. Authorized services include: Beach Equipment Services (Cape Hatteras) Beach Fire Services (Cape Hatteras) Guided Fishing Services (Cape Hatteras & Fort […]
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2020 is an unprecedented year, where the concept of time has been altered. More than once I have heard the question “What day is it again?” (or have asked that question myself), as months ticked by in relative isolation, and traditional events that indicated the season – like the 4th of July fireworks show, or […]
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The nonprofit North Carolina Coastal Federation is offering holiday gift ideas that support coastal conservation and the continued daily coverage of the North Carolina coast that Coastal Review Online provides. Amid heightened concerns about pandemic, the federation has announced new ways to support its work through gift giving, including gift memberships and three “adoption” programs. […]
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Every year, crab pots and other fishing gear are lost in our sounds, creating hazards for boats and marine life. The North Carolina Coastal Federation is seeking applications to help clean up this debris through the Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project. The Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project, is part of a statewide marine debris removal […]
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In a warning that has become familiar to North Carolina residents, NC Health and Human Services (NCHHS) Secretary Mandy Cohen stated yesterday that the “trends” tracking the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the state “are worrisome.” But what was different about the Dec. 1 media briefing by Cohen and Governor Roy Cooper was the […]
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Dare County released the following COVID-19 update for Tuesday, December 1, which details the county’s most recent active cases, testing efforts, and additional community information. Dare County COVID-19 Case Update The total COVID-19 positive case count in Dare County is 1,067, of which there are 77 active cases among residents of Dare County. Of the 1,067 […]
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January 7, 1961 – November 29, 2020 MANTEO — Carl Wendell Vestal, 59, of Manteo, NC died Sunday, November 29, 2020, at his home. Born in Siler City, NC on January 7, 1961, he was the son of the late Virginia Bray Vestal and David St. Clair Vestal, Jr. Carl enjoyed his career as a […]
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The Outer Banks Hospital is offering FREE flu vaccines on Tuesday, December 8 at the following locations: Hatteras Island Civic Center 10:00am – 11:00am 56658 NC-12, Hatteras Avon Volunteer Fire Department 11:30am – 12:30pm 40159 Harbor Rd., Avon Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo Community Center 1:00pm – 2:30pm, 23186 Myrna Peters Rd., Rodanthe Walk-ins welcome. To make an appointment, […]
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Applications are now being accepted for the first Annual Chowder Banks Fest – Chowder Tasting. The Chowder Tasting is part of the new CHOWDER BANKS FEST hosted by the Outer Banks Seafood Festival board of directors and will be held on Saturday, April 24, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Soundside Event Site […]
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it will issue an automated payment to thousands of eligible households to help with winter heating expenses via the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program. The automated payment will be issued beginning Dec. 1 and is designed to help eligible seniors and people with disabilities access winter […]
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