Each year, Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative (CHEC) joins other electric cooperatives across the state and nation to celebrate Lineman Appreciation Day. Held annually on the second Monday in April, this day recognizes linemen’s critical role in providing members with the power they depend on every day. The important responsibilities of linemen have become all the […]
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COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Hyde County, per Friday update from Health Dept.
The Hyde County Health Dept. released the following update for Friday, April 9, which provides information on the county’s current COVID-19 case count, as well as additional information on obtaining info on current and past cases. COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Hyde County. We have gone from zero cases at the end of March […]
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NCDA&CS to treat for Gypsy Moths in Buxton
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will soon start treating a gypsy moth infestation in Buxton in Dare County. An annual field survey conducted by NCDA&CS indicated a reproducing population in the Buxton area. Treatments are expected to start on or around April 14, depending on weather conditions and insect development, and […]
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UPDATE: Body that washed ashore on Hatteras Island believed to be man who drove off Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Dec.
The family of a delivery driver whose truck went off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel on December 29 stated on social media that the body that washed ashore in between Avon and Salvo on April 9 was their loved one, Erik Mezick, 47, of Fruitland, Maryland. “Erik has been found in North Carolina!” read the post on […]
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Kingfish Not Always Known By Royal Titles
Kingfishes, a group of fish found in North Carolina waters, are members of the drum family and are cousins to other familiar species including spotted sea trot, spot, Atlantic croaker, as well as red and black drum. If you were to hold a red drum and southern kingfish side by side and cover their bodies, […]
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Body found on beach in between Avon and Salvo
1:30 P.M. UPDATE: The family of a delivery driver whose truck went off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel on December 29 stated on social media that the body that washed ashore in between Avon and Salvo on April 9 was their loved one, Erik Mezick, 47, of Fruitland, Maryland. Click here for more information. This morning, at 9:14 […]
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NCDHHS Releases New Data on Public Perceptions of COVID-19 Vaccine
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released findings from recent public opinion research on COVID-19 vaccine risks, rewards and vaccination motivations across the state. “With the public’s health at stake, and health equity a priority, it was important for NCDHHS to understand where and how to focus outreach and education, and who our […]
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Dare County to host virtual Recovery & Resilience event to discuss mental health, substance abuse issues
The Saving Lives Task Force has teamed up with The Breaking Through Task Force, Be Resilient OBX, Children & Youth Partnership, SMART Recovery and Dare County Department of Health & Human Services to bring you a virtual town hall event, Recovery & Resilience Through Life’s Challenges. Recovery & Resilience will be offered virtually through zoom […]
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Beach Hazards Virtual Workshop Ahead
Rip currents and dangerous surf conditions are consistently the most deadly weather-related hazard on the coast, especially during peak beach season, according to the National Weather Service. Which is why weather service offices in Wilmington, Morehead City and Charleston, South Carolina, have scheduled the 2021 Carolinas Beach Hazard Virtual Workshop, an effort to bring together […]
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Barbara Jones Nock
June 8, 1939 – April 6, 2021 SOUTEHRN SHORES — Barbara Jones Nock, 81, of Southern Shores, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. She was born in Norfolk, VA on June 8, 1939, and was the daughter of Dallas Linwood Jones and Rebecca Pauline Bryant Jones. She was predeceased by her parents and […]
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