Potential unexploded ordnance discovered on Buxton beach; Surrounding beaches temporarily closed

  THURSDAY 8:00 P.M. UPDATE:  After careful examination, a U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit from Norfolk, Virginia, confirmed that the object discovered in Buxton this morning is a live military ordnance. The U.S. Navy EOD unit has placed the unexploded ordnance, described as a 100-pound aerial bomb from the World War II era, deep […]

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Swell from Hurricane Epsilon will bring rough surf, high rip current risk through the weekend

Swell from distant Hurricane Epsilon will arrive along the Outer Banks beaches on Thursday, bringing powerful surf and dangerous rip currents, per an update from the National Weather Service Newport / Morehead City office. Rough surf and a high threat of rip currents will linger through the weekend as Hurricane Epsilon passes well offshore, and […]

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6 additional COVID-19 cases reported on Thursday, bringing Dare County total to 604

Dare County announced 6 new positive COVID-19 test results on Thursday, October 16, bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 604. The 6 additional cases consist of 4 residents and 2 non-residents, and include the following: 1) resident, 18-24, male, home isolation 2) non-resident, 65 over, male, transferred […]

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