A strong cold front is expected to impact the Outer Banks late Christmas Eve into Christmas Day, with strong winds likely to produce coastal flooding and possible ocean overwash, per a Wednesday morning update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City Office. A High Wind Warning has been issued for Hatteras and Ocracoke […]
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35 new COVID-19 cases reported on Tuesday, bringing Dare County total to 1,423
Dare County announced 35 new positive COVID-19 test results on Tuesday, December 22, bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 1,423. The 35 new cases represent the second-highest single-day total since Dare County started recording case data in March. Tuesday’s new cases consist of 25 residents and 7 […]
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Dare County receives first shipment of COVID-19 vaccinations, per Tuesday update
Dare County released the following COVID-19 update for Tuesday, December 22, which details the county’s most recent active cases, testing efforts, and additional community information. Dare County COVID-19 Update Yesterday marked a rather extraordinary day as our department received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccinations. Starting this week and continuing over the next couple of weeks […]
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A Holiday Message From Chairman Bob Woodard Dec. 22, 2020
Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bob Woodard would like to wish everyone a safe and merry Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year. In this video, Chairman Woodard also extends a special thanks to all Dare County healthcare workers, Emergency Medical Service (EMS) personnel, first responders, essential frontline workers and the non-profit groups providing […]
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James Actwood McClease, Sr.
April 1, 1954 – December 20, 2020 MANTEO — James Actwood McClease, Sr., age 66, of Jones Circle, Manteo, North Carolina departed this life Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Virginia Beach, VA. He was born April 1, 1954 to the late Nancy “Sido” Elizabeth McClease and Leroy Bowser. James is survived […]
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OSHA fines Flatiron for fatal bridge accident
Steven Bailey killed working on ‘Jug Handle’ Bridge The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has fined Flatiron Constructors Inc. $13,494 for what it calls a “serious violation” connected to the Aug. 24 death of Steven “Bull” Bailey while he was working for the company on the “Jug Handle” Bridge project in Rodanthe. Flatiron spokesperson […]
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Christmas cold front could bring severe weather, coastal flooding
A strong cold front is expected to affect the Outer Banks late Christmas Eve into Christmas Day, with strong winds likely to produce coastal flooding and possible severe weather, per a Tuesday morning update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City Office Strong southerly winds of up to 30 mph will produce high […]
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N.C. Executive Order Allows for To-Go or Delivery Sales for Mixed Beverages
Today Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order authorizing the North Carolina ABC Commission to permit the delivery or carry-out of mixed beverages as an alternative to on-site consumption. This Order is effective December 21, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. through January 31, 2021. “This order will help people avoid settings that can contribute to increased […]
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Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week – Chrissea’s Christmas Kennel Quarantine
This week’s Pet of the Week video is a little different, it is for a fundraiser to release the SPCA’s director of shelter operations, Chrissea Rothrock, out of a kennel.
Darlene Princess Morgan
KILL DEVIL HILLS — Darlene Princess Morgan, 62, died of natural causes in Hertford Friday, December 18, 2020. She is survived by many relatives including her siblings, Joe Morgan of Kitty Hawk, Brian Morgan of Florida, Mary Jo Morgan of Utah, and Wendy Morgan Sessler of Kill Devil Hills. Also surviving, is Darlene’s cherished friend […]
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