The Dare County Department of Health and Human Services reported that 300 individuals in Phase 1b, Group 1 were vaccinated at a Wednesday clinic held in Kill Devil Hills, per a recent online update. “We are excited to share that we vaccinated a total of 300 individuals today at our clinic at the Baum Center,” […]
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A rare coin collection that is currently housed behind-the-scenes at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum made waves this week in newspapers around the country, but funds are needed to transition the coins into a permanent, public exhibit, per Joseph Schwarzer, director of the North Carolina Maritime Museum System. “Eventually, if we get funding, we […]
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The Cape Hatteras varsity volleyball team won Tuesday’s home conference match against Bear Grass Charter of Williamston, N.C., and is heading to the first round of the playoffs on Tuesday, January 12. Winning 3-0 over Bear Grass, Tuesday’s victory also clinched a conference win for the Hurricanes, and the upcoming January 12 game may be […]
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Due to an influx in phone calls following the announcement of upcoming vaccine clinics, the Dare County Department of Health and Human Services stated on Monday that the public can now also register online to request a vaccine at http://www.darenc.com/Register4Vaccine. “We apologize for any frustrations you may have experienced while trying to contact our call […]
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A new oceanfront RV park adjacent to the Avon Pier is currently in the works, and is scheduled to open by Memorial Day, 2021. The “Avon by the Sea RV Park” will feature 26 full hook-up sites, an electronic gated entrance, an on-site bathhouse, and lush vegetation, and will be situated on the northern and […]
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Dare County reported 73 new positive COVID-19 test results on Saturday, January 2, bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 1,759. Per the most recent update, Dare County currently has 184 active cases, and the 73 cases reported on Saturday is the highest number of new COVID-19 cases […]
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As locals know, one of the best aspects of combing the Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches in the wintertime is the prospect of spotting a seal that has popped up along the shoreline. And although beachgoers may initially be concerned that the lounging seal is in trouble, the seals are actually just “hanging out” for […]
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The Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CHNS) is creating a new beach access parking area on the oceanside of N.C. Highway 12 in between Avon and Salvo, per a recent update from Mike Barber, Cape Hatteras National Seashore Public Affairs Specialist. The parking area, which is in the process of being cleared, is situated in between […]
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The National Weather Service (NWS) Newport/Morehead City office has issued a Tornado Watch for Dare and Hyde Counties, which is in effect until 10 p.m. tonight. Per the NWS, the highest risk window for possible tornadoes is after 3:00 p.m. through 4:00 a.m. The public is urged to continue to monitor the weather through the […]
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Photos by Don Bowers Although Christmas 2020 is a little subdued this year due to the Coronavirus pandemic, residents all across the island amped up the holiday spirit with some of the best and brightest Christmas light displays in recent memory. Photographer Don Bowers took a tour of the island to highlight just some of […]
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