Governor Roy Cooper today announced that after a summer of hard work to slow the spread of COVID-19, North Carolina will take a modest step forward move into Phase 2.5 starting this Friday, September 4th at 5 p.m. Mask mandates and other prevention methods remain in effect and are even more important to contain the virus, Cooper […]
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Dare County released the following COVID-19 update for Tuesday, September 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 459 of which there are 16 active cases among residents of Dare County. Of the […]
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Dare County announced 6 additional positive COVID-19 test results on Tuesday, September 1, bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 459. The 6 additional cases consist of 2 residents and 4 non-residents, and include the following: 1) non-resident, 25-49, male, transferred isolation 2) non-resident, 25-49, male, transferred isolation […]
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Update: In advance of whatever decision he may announce tomorrow, Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order today extending till Oct. 2 the current restriction on restaurants selling alcohol after 11 p.m. Appearing to confirm that there will be an easing of COVID-19 related restrictions, Governor Roy Cooper’s press office issued a statement on Aug. […]
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Dare County announced 6 additional positive COVID-19 test results on Monday evening, August 31, bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 453. (Two additional COVID-19 cases were also reported earlier in the day on Monday.) The 6 additional cases consist of 1 resident and 5 non-residents, and include […]
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As Tropical Depression 15 moves away from the N.C. coast, a high risk of rip currents remains in effect from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout on Tuesday, per an update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City office. Increased swell from Tropical Depression 15, which developed off of N.C. on Monday, will […]
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On Monday, August 31, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 162 to extend the limited hours on the sale of alcoholic drinks in North Carolina. As the state continues to fight the spread of COVID-19, the Order requires restaurants to end the sale of alcoholic beverages at 11 p.m. This Order will remain in effect […]
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Tropical Depression 15 has developed off the coast of eastern North Carolina and is expected to pass offshore tonight, before moving quickly out to sea and potentially strengthening into Tropical Storm Nana, per a Monday afternoon update from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City office. Increased swell from Tropical Depression 15 will […]
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Michael W. Gery died of a chronic liver disease Friday, August 28, 2020 in Nags Head, NC. He was 57. Hillbilly was born in Portsmouth, VA. He was the son of David G. Gery and Hazel V. Banks. His father and step-farther, Huey Carroll both recently preceded him in death. Hillbilly was raised in Bonifay, […]
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In order to celebrate the anniversary of Hurricane Dorian on Ocracoke Island, and fundraise for the relief effort, OIRRT (Ocracoke Interfaith Relief and Recovery Team) is conducting a unique hybrid event to bring visitors and islanders together while still staying far apart. The concert will take place September 5th at the Berkley Barn from 5pm-10pm, […]
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