The Hyde County Health Department reported a significant rise in recent cases of COVID-19, but also noted that vaccinations have begun for health care workers within the county, per a recent update issued on December 29. For Hyde County, (which includes Ocracoke Island), the active case count for positive COVID-19 cases as of Tuesday is […]
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May 13, 1947 – December 28, 2020 MANTEO — Former Senate President Pro Tempore Marc Basnight, the longest-serving legislative leader in North Carolina’s history, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family Dec. 28, 2020, at his Manteo home. He was 73. The youngest of seven children, Basnight came from a hard-working, humble family that […]
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced that beginning Jan. 4, households can apply for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) and the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) online at www.epass.nc.gov. Applying for these programs online is easy and convenient, as well as safe and helps people socially distance. Applicants can also call their county department of social services to […]
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Dare County released the following update for Tuesday, December 29, which provides details on current cases, vaccine information, and more COVID-19 updates. New cases of COVID-19 are growing rapidly in Dare County, as well as the state and nation. Since our last report on 12/22, we have seen an increase of 136 new COVID-19 cases. […]
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Residential Trash Collection for the week of Dec. 28, 2020, through Jan. 1, 2021, will be as follows: Monday, Dec. 28: Kitty Hawk, Colington, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Tuesday, Dec. 29: Manteo, Wanchese, Manns Harbor, East Lake, Stumpy Point, Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo and Avon Wednesday, Dec. 30: Kitty Hawk, Colington, Buxton, Frisco and Hatteras Thursday, […]
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April 3, 1945 – December 25, 2020 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Ronald Thomas Sumrell, 75, of Kill Devil Hills, NC died Friday, December 25, 2020, at his home. Born in Lenoir County, NC, he was the son of the late Lillian Monroe Sumrell and Robert Henry Sumrell. Upon graduation from Grainger High School in Kinston, […]
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FRISCO — Sandra “Sandy” Wood Fletcher, 58 years of age, passed of natural causes at her home in Frisco, NC on December 25th, 2020. Sandy was born in Culpeper, VA on May 7th, 1962 to Margaret “Peggy” Crane and Harry Langdon Crane of Orange, VA and Boynton Beach, FL. In Sandy’s 58 years, she filled […]
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Governor Roy Cooper announced that he plans to extend the state’s evictions moratorium on residential evictions for non-payment of rent through at least January 31, 2021. “This holiday season, too many families are struggling to pay rent as the pandemic surges,” said Governor Cooper. “As the first of the month approaches and rent becomes due, […]
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by Robert Michelson First in a two-part series Jellyfish are some of the coolest looking creatures that live in North Carolina’s waters. Found in all coastal areas of the state, there’s a dozen different species that can be observed at various times of year while swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling or simply walking along the beach. There are […]
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Governor Roy Cooper shared the following comment following the passing of former Senate President Pro Tem Marc Basnight: “North Carolina lost a giant today with the passing of my friend, Senator Marc Basnight. His positive influence on our public universities, transportation, environment and more will be felt for decades. A man of great power and […]
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