The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries has adjusted the recreational and commercial flounder seasons for 2021 to ensure a sustainable fishery. In 2019 the Division of Marine Fisheries recommended and the Marine Fisheries Commission approved, substantial harvest reductions in the flounder fishery to rebuild the southern flounder stock. These season adjustments are necessary to meet […]
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A high risk of rip currents continues again on Wednesday, June 23, for a large portion of the Outer Banks, per a Wednesday morning update from the National Weather Service. A high risk of rip currents is in effect for all Outer Banks beaches north of Cape Point in Buxton, and also on Ocracoke Island, […]
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The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division has canceled several trips scheduled for the Pamlico Sound routes between Cedar Island, Swan Quarter, and Ocracoke on Wednesday, June 23, due to shoaling issues in the ferry channel. The following trips are canceled for Wednesday on the Ocracoke-to-mainland ferry routes: 11:00 a.m. Ocracoke to Swan Quarter 5:30 […]
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Dare County Department of Health & Human Services Director Dr. Sheila Davies was named Dare County Employee of the Month—and also presented with a prestigious Certificate of Appreciation—at the Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting that was held at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 21, 2021. Dare County Manager Bobby Outten recognized Dr. Davies as […]
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Dare County released the following update for Tuesday, June 22, which provides details on recent Coronavirus cases, vaccine data, and more COVID-19 information. Dare County COVID-19 Case Update The total number of new positive cases reported in Dare County over the past week was 18. Of these 18 new cases: 16 (90%) are symptomatic 15 […]
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December 9, 1933 – June 19, 2021 KITTY HAWK — Patricia Lucille Davis Burgess, 87, of Kitty Hawk, NC died Saturday, June 19, 2021, at The Outer Banks Hospital. Born in Raleigh, NC on December 9, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Lucille Glenn Tripp Davis and Hubert A. Davis, Sr. She graduated […]
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What is that blob in the ocean and does it sting? Why am I so itchy after swimming? Why are there so many jellyfish this year? Thanks to the warm Gulf Stream, onshore winds and the time of year, Outer Banks beachgoers have had more encounters than usual with the stinging inhabitants of the […]
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The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will collect red snapper carcasses from recreational fishermen during the upcoming red snapper-mini season. The division has set up four temporary freezer locations, in addition to the eight carcass collection locations available throughout the year, where recreational fishermen can take their red snapper carcasses. The temporary locations are: Bridge […]
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A strong cold front will slowly move through the Outer Banks area on Tuesday afternoon and into tonight, bringing the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms as well as isolated flash flooding, per a recent update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Rip currents also remain a threat for beachgoers on […]
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Katharine Anne “Katie” Conte died June 18, 2021, at home, surrounded by loving family, after a lengthy, valiant battle with cancer. Katie was born July 21, 1979, in Alexandria, Virginia, and spent most of her life in Northern Virginia. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from Strayer University. Katie had a talent for […]
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