The extremely active 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is drawing to a close with a record-breaking 30 named storms and 12 landfalling storms in the continental United States. While the official hurricane season concludes on November 30, tropical storms may continue to develop past that day. NOAA’s seasonal hurricane outlooks accurately predicted a high likelihood of […]
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3:00 P.M. UPDATE: Per the North Carolina Department of Transportation, N.C. Highway 12 on Ocracoke has reopened to traffic in between the Hatteras Ferry Terminal and the NPS Pony Pens, with sand and water on the roadway. Per NCDOT, it is possible that the road will need to be closed again at or before tonight’s high […]
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Nominations are now being accepted for North Carolina’s 2021 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. Volunteers in Dare County who have given a substantial amount of their time and talent to assist others in the community through outstanding volunteer service can be nominated for this award. Any person, group or business from the public, nonprofit sector or […]
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N.C. Highway 12 was closed on Ocracoke Island at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Monday between the ferry terminal and the NPS Pony Pens, due to severe ocean overwash. Ocean overwash is expected to continue on Ocracoke throughout the day today, especially at high tide. The next high tide is around 7:30 p.m. N.C. Highway 12 remained […]
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The Fair Haven United Methodist Church (UMC) in Rodanthe recently received a hefty delivery of Christmas trees which are available for sale to the public via a community fundraiser. “We have about 70 trees, [which] were cut Saturday in Pennsylvania, and brought here yesterday,” stated Pastor Tim Fitch. “Most [are] 6-10 feet and very full!” […]
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Dare County announced 18 new positive COVID-19 test results over the weekend, (including 3 on Saturday and 15 on Sunday), bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 1,058. The 18 additional cases consist of 14 residents and 4 non-residents, and include the following: 1) resident, 25-48, male, home isolation […]
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Severe weather forecast for Sunday night and Monday could lead to minor beach erosion, rough surf, and potential coastal flooding, per a Sunday morning briefing from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City Office. Strong southerly winds with gusts up to 45-50 mph could result in coastal flooding on Monday, particularly for the […]
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Severe weather is possible Sunday night and Monday, which includes potential soundside flooding for northern Hatteras Island and the Outer Banks, per a Saturday evening briefing from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City Office. Strong southerly winds of 25-35 mph with higher gusts could result in coastal flooding on Monday, particularly for […]
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September 8, 1937 – November 26, 2020 MANTEO — Ann B. Bell of Manteo, NC died on November 26, 2020 in her home. She was 83 years old. Ann was born in Chester, SC, the daughter of the late John Sidney and Willie May Blaney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Q. […]
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There’s a few new critters to see and a better view of sea jellies at the North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island. Baby alligators and yellow stingrays recently were relocated to the aquarium and a viewing window has been restored to better watch sea jellies, the aquarium recently announced. The Seven Rivers Gallery is home […]
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