Coastal Review Online is featuring the research, findings and commentary of author Kevin Duffus. Second of three parts “Never has any expedition in the history of the world had to pass through a severer ordeal; everything seemed to conspire against it —Nature with her storms, and human nature with her villainy.” So reported a correspondent […]
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In wake of tragic Buxton fire, a community rallies
There may never be an answer to what caused the fire in Buxton last October that took four lives. “I know that this is really not what anyone wants to hear, and it’s hard for us as part of the investigation team not to be able to have definitive answers,” Steve Kovacs, Dare County Fire […]
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Large prescribed burn planned today on marshland south of Pirate’s Cove
The N.C. Forest Service plans to conduct a 780-acre prescribed burn today along Rte. 64, inbound to Nags Head, on marshland managed by the state Wildlife Resources Commission. The burn is scheduled for this afternoon as long wind direction cooperates, forestry officials said. The goals of the burn are to benefit the forest environment, improve […]
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Michael Ralph Epping
HATTERAS — Michael Ralph Epping, 65 of Hatteras, NC and Charlevoix, MI, formerly of Oklahoma City, went to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ on Friday, January 8, 2021. He was born in Levico, Italy to Otto and Christine Epping of Augsburg, Germany. He traveled the world with his parents doing museum collecting, living in […]
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Nicholas Wolosuk
Nicholas Wolosuk, Jr., 69, entered into his heavenly home on Monday, January 18, 2021 with his beloved Pippie by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicolas and Agnes Wolosuk. Nick is survived by his wife, Linda Glenn Wolosuk; daughters, Audrey Rose, Kara Kilgore and Tracie Aldridge (Jason); sons, David Sirles and […]
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Highlights of Hatteras Island Hiking: An Ideal Wintertime Sport
Here is some information and tips regarding the many different hiking options available on Hatteras Island.
Hyde County Provides Vaccine Appointment Info for Residents 65 and Older, Health Care Workers
Hyde County released the following update for Tuesday, January 19, which provides information on how individuals on the mainland and on Ocracoke Island can schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine. If you want a COVID-19 vaccine shot, and you are 65 years of age or older, or a health care worker, you are eligible […]
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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA Pet of the Week Wood Stock
Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Wood Stock, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Wood Stock, and the many other Outer Banks pets currently up for adoption, visit the Outer Banks SPCA website at https://www.obxspca.org/, or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/obxspca/
Dare County Reports 206 New COVID-19 Cases in the Past Week, per Tuesday Update
Dare County released the following update for Tuesday, January 19, which provides details on recent Coronavirus cases, current vaccine procedures, and more COVID-19 information. Dare County COVID-19 Case Update New cases of COVID-19 continue to grow rapidly in Dare County. Since our last report on 1/12, there has been an increase of 206 new COVID-19 […]
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31 new COVID-19 cases reported on Tuesday, bringing Dare County total to 2,300
Dare County announced 31 new positive COVID-19 test results on Tuesday, January 19, bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 2,300. With Tuesday’s new cases, the current number of active cases in the county is now 201. The 57 additional cases consist of 25 residents and 6 non-residents, and […]
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