Dare County announced 27 new positive COVID-19 test results on Tuesday, January 5, bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 1,829. The 27 additional cases consist of 19 residents and 8 non-residents, and include the following: 1) resident, 17 under, female, home isolation 2) resident, 18-24, female, home isolation […]
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January 23, 1951 – January 3, 2021 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Robert Weston McPherson, 69, of Kill Devil Hills, NC passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021, surrounded by his family at home after a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Elizabeth City, NC, Weston was born on January 23, 1951, he was the son […]
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This is part 1 of a multi-part series of articles that explores the intricacies of recycling on Hatteras Island, from the initial drop off at the transfer station in Buxton, to the final transition into new materials. If you live on the Outer Banks or love visiting, then you probably also appreciate the pristine beaches, […]
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As we reflect on 2020 and look ahead to a more hope-filled year, I am humbled by the incredible dedication of our care teams at The Outer Banks Hospital and Medical Group. In the most trying year in recent memory, due in no small part to the COVID-19 pandemic, our providers and nurses, therapists, technologists, […]
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No matter how you travel the new North Carolina Oyster Trail, whether you visit every single restaurant along the route or take an oyster farm tour, you’ll come away with one thing for certain: inspiration to cook your own oysters at home. They’re best simply prepared with a delectable sauce, and these five recipes cover all […]
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October 8, 1954 – December 27, 2020 HATTERAS — Kevin Paul Piotrowski left this world and was welcomed into his heavenly home on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the age of 66. For nearly two years Kevin fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and ultimately passed away from complications related to his disease. During […]
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Due to an influx in phone calls following the announcement of upcoming vaccine clinics, the Dare County Department of Health and Human Services stated on Monday that the public can now also register online to request a vaccine at http://www.darenc.com/Register4Vaccine. “We apologize for any frustrations you may have experienced while trying to contact our call […]
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Dare County announced 6 new positive COVID-19 test results on Monday, January 4, bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 1,802. The 6 additional cases consist of 5 residents and 1 non-resident, and include the following: 1) resident, 50-64, female home isolation 2) resident, 25-49, male, home isolation 3) […]
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Dare County released the following COVID-19 update for Monday, January 4, which details vaccine registration info and vaccine clinic dates for residents and property owners ages 75 and older. A tested, safe and effective vaccine will be available to all who want it, but supplies are very limited at first. Independent state and federal public health […]
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A body found along the Pamlico Sound near the Dare County mainland on December 28 has been positively identified as 26-year-old kayaker Alexander Rush, who went missing after launching from the N.C. Wildlife boat ramp by the William B. Umstead Bridge in Manns Harbor in early December. Rush, a Kill Devil Hills resident, was last […]
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