A high risk of rip currents is in effect for all beaches along Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island on Thursday, October 7, per a recent update from the National Weather Service. A high risk of rip currents means that the surf zone is dangerous for all levels of swimmers, and beachgoers should stay out of […]
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By Aida Havel The following is a personal commentary by Aida Havel, Board Member of the Outer Banks Lighthouse Society, on the future restoration of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The lighthouse is undergoing a restoration, which includes the potential re-installment of the original 1850s Fresnel lens, or the installment of a handcrafted replica. (The original lens […]
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The Pea Island Preservation Society, Inc., (PIPSI) is pleased to announce two events being held on Saturday, October 9, 2021, to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the rescue of the E.S. Newman by Keeper Richard Etheridge and the Pea Island Lifesavers. Both are to encourage people who are visiting or who live on the Outer Banks […]
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The Dare County Library has announced that it is now collecting canned goods and other non-perishable food items to distribute to local Outer Banks food pantries throughout the month of October. Last fall—in response to the unprecedented demand that local food banks were striving to meet during 2020—the Dare County Library’s locations each acted as […]
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A project to improve the Frisco Bathhouse and Beach Access site just south of Frisco village has been making big strides since initially launching on September 15, per a recent update from the Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS.) The $896,506 project, which will improve both the parking and restroom facilities at the popular site, was […]
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The Dare County Schools (DCS) has announced new COVID-19 quarantine guidelines that will allow individuals to return from quarantine after either 7 or 10 days rather than two full weeks. The Oct. 5 announcement comes in the wake of a memo from Dare County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director Sheila Davies to […]
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With the new moon this week that means higher and lower tides than normal, and an ongoing study of the phenomenon in North Carolina wants your photos. The N.C. King Tides Project at the University of North Carolina Institute of Marine Sciences is asking for your help documenting the tides that are predicted from Oct. […]
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Dare County released the following update for Tuesday, October 5, which provides details on recent Coronavirus cases, vaccine data, and more COVID-19 information. Dare County COVID-19 Case Update Fortunately, the number of new COVID-19 cases has decreased for the past three weeks, however Dare County continues to experience widespread community transmission of the COVID-19 virus […]
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The U.S. Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet received a report on Saturday, October 2, from a 55’ ft. Sportsfishing vessel named Charisma that was anchored on the west side of the Basnight Bridge, and was taking on water with seven people on board. The 47’ Motor Lifeboat Crew from Station Oregon Inlet immediately got underway. […]
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The Dare County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a Property Tax phone scam in our area. Callers are told that the IBRON agency is collecting overdue back taxes on property. They are prompted to call (at the time) the number (614) 304-9536. Once the number is called, a series of questions involving social […]
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