Dare County released the following update for Tuesday, December 7, which provides details on recent Coronavirus cases, vaccine data, and more COVID-19 information. Dare County COVID-19 Case Update The number of new COVID-19 cases and the percent of positive tests to total tests both increased this past week. Dare County remains in the red category […]
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Homeowners insurance rates on the Outer Banks and in northeastern North Carolina will be going up by 9.9 percent on new and renewed polices starting in June 2022, while the insurance industry has agreed to not submit any new requests until at least 2024. State Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced on November 23 the N.C. […]
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By Lena Beck North Carolina’s state fish is the red drum, an Atlantic fish with a copper body that is a favorite of coastal anglers. But as recreational fishers might tell you, the number of red drum available to catch each year varies tremendously. Until recently, no one had formally studied what causes this variation. […]
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The day after Thanksgiving is the day that we close the Life-Saving Station for the winter as well as the day that Santa visits the station. This years’ price of admission was a donation to the Elvin Hooper Scholarship Fund. Elvin was a true Hatteras Island Treasure who, among other accomplishments, was a loving husband […]
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Meet the Outer Banks SPCA pet of the week, Sammie, courtesy of their latest video produced by Dare County’s CURRENT TV. For more information on Sammie, and the many other Outer Banks pets currently up for adoption, visit the Outer Banks SPCA website at https://www.obxspca.org/, or their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/obxspca/
The Dare County Board of Commissioners (BOC) unanimously approved a motion at their December 6 meeting to award a $25,870,000 bid to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company for the 2022 Avon and Buxton beach nourishment projects. The county received three bids for the project on November 17 from Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, […]
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Charles “Chuck” Ash, 50, of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, passed unexpectedly on December 1st, 2021. Charles was born on March 12th, 1971, in Bluefield, West Virginia to Robert and Judy Ash, and older sisters Janice and Jill. He attended Lees McCrae College and the University of South Carolina Hilton Head. Ardent, world traveling, and […]
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Sarah Elizabeth Archbell Koci went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2021. Sarah was born on April 14, 2021, to Kenneth James Koci and Susan Elizabeth Archbell, joining siblings Kealey Martyne Archbell, Alivia Elaine Goblet, and Fisher McKenzie Koci. Despite her short time on earth, she was deeply loved and brought immense joy […]
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The holiday season is in full swing, and Hatteras Island is hosting a number of events for visitors and residents to celebrate the season. From annual traditions like the Hatteras Village Christmas Parade to art shows and fundraisers, there are plenty of ways to get into a holiday state of mind throughout the month of […]
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May 18, 1925 – November 29, 2021 MANTEO — Edward Greene, “Eddie” to thousands, made his last exit in Manteo, North Carolina, on November 29, 2021, at 96. He passed peacefully and was surrounded by people who loved him, Helen Luciano, Gale Friedel, and Richard Lacerre. He was always going to exit surrounded by love. […]
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