The Hyde County Health Dept. released the following update for Friday, February 12, which provides information on the current vaccine allotment, and how individuals on the mainland and on Ocracoke Island can schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine. Today, the COVID-19 counts are as follows: Active Cases 13 Recovered Cases 607 Deaths 8 TOTAL […]
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces the availability of a draft Environmental Assessment for the Cape Hatteras Electric Cooperative Request for Amending Right-of-Way to allow relocation of their transmission line at the northern end of the Rodanthe Bridge. The proposed utility corridor relocation will be conducted on Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge). […]
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March 30, 1955 – February 9, 2021 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Lois Marlene Nelms, born March 30, 1955 of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina died on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at her home. Lois was predeceased by her parents, Frank Brinkley Nelms, Sr. and Joan Harrison Nelms and her brother Frank Brinkley Nelms, Jr. She […]
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The 43rd Annual Frank Stick Memorial Art Show opened on Saturday, January 30th. The show will be on display at Dare County Arts Council in Manteo, NC until February 27th, 2021. Ninety-seven artists entered works in the show, which was judged by Robin York. The Frank Stick Memorial Art Show is the longest running visual […]
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A snowy owl has been spotted again in coastal North Carolina, this time along the South Core Banks, per a recent update from the Cape Lookout National Seashore. “Almost blending in with the color of the sand is a rare winter visitor to our beach — A Snowy Owl!” stated the National Seashore. “Spotted today, […]
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As The Outer Banks Hospital and Medical Group continues to respond to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic across North Carolina, we are taking steps to ensure the safety of all. We remain vigilant with our screening process for all visitors, entry requirements, and visitor restrictions by department. We are proactively adjusting our visitation restrictions at The […]
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Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bob Woodard has released a video message in which he comments on the county’s COVID-19 response and discusses the vaccine clinics that are currently being held. Chairman Woodard also reminds Dare County residents and visitors that the virtual State of the County presentation held in January is available for […]
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The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) recently opened a new beach access parking area on the oceanside of N.C. Highway 12, in between the villages of Avon and Salvo. The parking area is situated in between ORV Ramps 27 and 30, and provides access to the adjacent oceanside beach. The site is an unpaved parking […]
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Educators, school personnel, and child care workers will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine beginning Feb. 24; North Carolina has administered more than 1 million first doses of the vaccine. On Wednesday, February 10, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen outlined a timeline for Group 3 […]
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June 26, 1922 – February 8, 2021 KILL DEVIL HILLS — Thomas Peter Daley, 98, of Kill Devil Hills, NC, formerly of Chesapeake, VA, died peacefully on Monday, February 8, 2021. Born in La Porte, IN, on June 26, 1922, Tom was the son of the late Elizabeth Scott Daley and Dr. Edward Henry Daley. […]
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