With early voting wrapping up on Saturday, October 31, the Outer Banks has already reported a record-breaking turnout that mirrors statewide results across North Carolina. As of Monday morning, 62.6% of eligible Dare County voters have already cast a ballot, while across the state, 61.8% of North Carolina residents have taken advantage of the early […]
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A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect until 3 p.m. on Monday for the soundside Outer Banks and adjacent tidal creeks, per a Monday morning update from the National Weather Service. Minor soundside flooding is possible throughout Hatteras and Ocracoke islands, and one to two feet of inundation above ground level is forecast in low-lying […]
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Several hundred Hatteras Island residents, including members of the U.S. Coast Guard, National Park Service, Dare County EMS, and the island’s volunteer fire departments, mourned the loss of four community members lost in the recent Buxton fire at a Friday evening vigil at the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The Oct. 23 fire occurred in the Cottages at the […]
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Dare County released the following COVID-19 update for Friday, October 30, which details the county’s most recent active cases, testing efforts, and additional community information. Dare County COVID-19 Case Update The number of positive COVID-19 tests in Dare County is 697, of which there are 34 active cases among residents of Dare County. Of the […]
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By Richard Taylor Upholding their decision from earlier this month, the Hyde County Board of Education voted unanimously at Tuesday’s special meeting to keep Ocracoke students in a hybrid remote learning plan through Jan. 15. Virtual school continues as is and the board will allow limited (1 to 5 pupils) in-person tutoring groups to begin […]
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Dare County Arts is now accepting applications for North Carolina CARES for Arts grants through November 9, 2020. The North Carolina General Assembly designated $9.4 million federal CARES Act funds for arts councilsand arts organizations to mitigate business disruptions caused by COVID-19. The North Carolina ArtsCouncil will distribute these funds on a per-capita basis to […]
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The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce is excited to kick-off the holiday shopping season with a “Keep the Cheer Here” campaign encouraging people to keep it local. The Outer Banks has many wonderful opportunities for people to shop local. Whether you are looking for restaurant gift cards, beautiful jewelry including locally made pieces, locally made […]
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The governors of Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia today announced a three-state collaboration to advance offshore wind projects in the region and promote the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic United States as a hub for offshore wind energy and industry. The creation of the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Regional Transformative Partnership for Offshore Wind Energy Resources (SMART-POWER) provides […]
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The remnants of Zeta and a corresponding cold front will push offshore today, ending the severe weather threat. However, the Outer Banks will still see gusty winds and the potential for soundside coastal flooding on Friday, per a recent update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City Office. The winds will keep elevated […]
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Dare County announced 8 new positive COVID-19 test results on Thursday, October 29, bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 693. The 8 additional cases consist of 7 residents and 1 non-resident, and include the following: 1) resident, 65 over, female, home isolation 2) non-resident, 50-64, female, transferred […]
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