To protect the health of those who live, work, and visit national parks and National Park Service (NPS) facilities, and in support of President Biden’s Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing, the NPS is immediately implementing a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners, and contractors. At Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh […]
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Top state education leaders joined Governor Roy Cooper to call on K-12 school districts across the state to allow in-person instruction for all students, per a press conference held on Tuesday afternoon, February 2. The Governor joined North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) Secretary Mandy Cohen, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine […]
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While Winter Storm Olena brought several feet of snow to the New England region, (and a small bout of ocean overwash close to home), the storm also brought some big waves for Outer Banks surfers who braved the roughly 45-50 degree water temperatures and not-quite-freezing air temperatures to take advantage of the swell. The moderate […]
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Dare County released the following update for Tuesday, February 2, which provides details on recent Coronavirus cases, current and future vaccine allotments, and more COVID-19 information. Dare County COVID-19 Case Update Dare County COVID-19 data from this past week shows some hopeful trends. Specifically, the total number of new positive cases was the lowest it […]
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Dare County announced 32 new positive COVID-19 test results on Tuesday, February 2, bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 2,592. With Tuesday’s new cases, the current number of active cases in the county is now 177. The 32 additional cases consist of 24 residents and 8 non-residents, and […]
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The Dare County Board of Education plans to call a special meeting later this month after county school staff receive second COVID-19 vaccines at a Feb. 13 clinic. In an email to parents and guardians, Dare County school leadership said officials are also working on addressing summer school classes. Meanwhile, Gov. Roy Cooper is holding […]
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North Carolina surpassed the 1 million mark of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered across the state last Friday. This milestone capped a week when the state’s vaccine providers administered more than 99% of first doses. Beginning today, the state’s dashboard will be updated every weekday so North Carolinians can track the state’s administration of COVID-19 vaccines. The state’s […]
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The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island announced Monday that its new North American river otter, Olive, is ready for guests. Olive has become accustomed to her new home under the careful care of the aquarium’s husbandry and veterinary teams. She is regaining her health and strength after suffering an injury that made it impossible […]
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Dare County has released a video highlighting the many accomplishments that were achieved by its various departments throughout 2020 despite the difficulties the county faced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The video—which was first featured as part of the 2021 State of the County presentation hosted by Dare County Board of Commissioners Chairman […]
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N.C. Highway 12 is open and passable on both Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands as of Tuesday morning, however standing water remains on several stretches of the highway, per a recent update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. “Good morning! N.C. 12 remains open and passable today with no major overwash issues reported,” stated the […]
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