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Monthly Archives: March, 2021

New recreational bag limit for spot and Atlantic croaker takes effect April 15; Commercial spot and croaker season closures begin in December

Fishing Staff Reporter -
New recreational bag limits for spot and Atlantic croaker will take effect April 15, and commercial spot and Atlantic croaker seasons will close beginning...

Dare County reports 50 new positive COVID-19 cases in the past week, per Tuesday update

Local News Staff Reporter -
Dare County released the following update for Tuesday, March 30, which provides details on recent Coronavirus cases, current and future vaccine allotments, and more...

NCDHHS Pilots Home Testing Program with Labcorp to Increase Access to Testing

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While vaccine supplies are limited, it is important North Carolinians continue practicing the 3Ws and get tested for COVID-19 if they have symptoms or have been...

Effort to restore Hatteras Lighthouse begins

Local News Kipp Tabb -
The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse looks great for its age. And the iconic attraction plays host to about 500,000 annual visitors while some 1,500 people...

Alternate Pamlico Sound Ferry Schedule for Ocracoke Extended to April 1

Local News Staff Reporter -
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division is extending the alternate schedule on Pamlico Sound between Cedar Island, Swan Quarter and Ocracoke due to...
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Theodore Roosevelt Meekins, Jr.

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Avon Fishing Pier reopens for the 2025 season on May 1

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Cora Lee O’Neal

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