Islanders weigh in on Outer Banks closures, and an uncertain future

There’s a cloud of uncertainty hanging over Hatteras and Ocracoke islands. It’s vague, and not as frantic as the days leading up to a hurricane, (or even the 2017 week-long power outage that occurred during the height of the summer season), but it’s there, and it’s palpable. Mid-March is traditionally when seasonal restaurants and businesses […]

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Ocracoke remains on generator power as submarine cable splicing work continues

Per a recent update from Tideland Electric Membership Corporation (EMC), the submarine cable splicing work on the south end of Hatteras Island will stretch into Thursday. Ocracoke members will remain on generator service through much of the day on Thursday, and should continue to observe conservation measures. Phone and data services were restored ahead of […]

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BREAKING NEWS: State of Emergency put in place for Dare County; Mass gatherings restricted for 50 people or more

Following a meeting of the Dare County Control Group this morning, a State of Emergency has been put in place to allow the county and individual towns to quickly implement restrictions necessary to help combat the spread of COVID-19. At this time, the State of Emergency restricts mass gatherings of 50 people or more, guidance that was […]

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Dare County Control Group meeting Monday morning; Several island restaurants offering take-out / delivery services

The Dare County Control Group is meeting on Monday morning to discuss the coronavirus response on the Outer Banks and to map out appropriate next steps as needed. The Dare County Control Group is a multi-jurisdictional policy-making body which is activated for emergencies and disasters, and after the meeting, the control group plans to activate […]

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