Dare County announced 20 new positive COVID-19 test results on Thursday, December 3, bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 1,124. The 20 additional cases consist of 11 residents and 9 non-residents, and include the following: 1) resident, 50-64, male, home isolation 2) resident, 25-49, male, home isolation 3) [...] Local News |  Full Article

Dare County announced 37 new positive COVID-19 test results on Wednesday, December 2, bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 1,104. This is also the highest number of new COVID-19 cases reported in a single day for the county since the pandemic began. The 37 additional cases consist [...] Local News |  Full Article

In a warning that has become familiar to North Carolina residents, NC Health and Human Services (NCHHS) Secretary Mandy Cohen stated yesterday that the “trends” tracking the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the state “are worrisome.” But what was different about the Dec. 1 media briefing by Cohen and Governor Roy Cooper was the [...] Local News |  Full Article

Dare County released the following COVID-19 update for Tuesday, December 1, which details the county’s most recent active cases, testing efforts, and additional community information. Dare County COVID-19 Case Update The total COVID-19 positive case count in Dare County is 1,067, of which there are 77 active cases among residents of Dare County. Of the 1,067 [...] Local News |  Full Article

Dare County announced 6 new positive COVID-19 test results on Monday, November 30, bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 1,059. The 6 additional cases consist of 3 residents and 3 non-residents, and include the following: 1) resident, 65 over, female, hospitalized 2) non-resident, 25-49, male, home isolation 3) [...] Local News |  Full Article

Per a 3:00 p.m. update from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT), N.C. Highway 12 on Ocracoke Island has reopened to traffic in between the Hatteras Ferry Terminal and the NPS Pony Pens, with sand and water on the roadway. Per NCDOT, it is possible that the road will need to be closed again at [...] Local News |  Full Article

The extremely active 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is drawing to a close with a record-breaking 30 named storms and 12 landfalling storms in the continental United States. While the official hurricane season concludes on November 30, tropical storms may continue to develop past that day. NOAA’s seasonal hurricane outlooks accurately predicted a high likelihood of [...] Local News |  Full Article

3:00 P.M. UPDATE: Per the North Carolina Department of Transportation, N.C. Highway 12 on Ocracoke has reopened to traffic in between the Hatteras Ferry Terminal and the NPS Pony Pens, with sand and water on the roadway. Per NCDOT, it is possible that the road will need to be closed again at or before tonight’s high [...] Local News |  Full Article

N.C. Highway 12 was closed on Ocracoke Island at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Monday between the ferry terminal and the NPS Pony Pens, due to severe ocean overwash. Ocean overwash is expected to continue on Ocracoke throughout the day today, especially at high tide. The next high tide is around 7:30 p.m. N.C. Highway 12 remained [...] Local News |  Full Article

Dare County announced 18 new positive COVID-19 test results over the weekend, (including 3 on Saturday and 15 on Sunday), bringing the total number of cases in the county since the pandemic began to 1,058. The 18 additional cases consist of 14 residents and 4 non-residents, and include the following: 1) resident, 25-48, male, home isolation [...] Local News |  Full Article

Severe weather forecast for Sunday night and Monday could lead to minor beach erosion, rough surf, and potential coastal flooding, per a Sunday morning briefing from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City Office. Strong southerly winds with gusts up to 45-50 mph could result in coastal flooding on Monday, particularly for the [...] Local News |  Full Article

Severe weather is possible Sunday night and Monday, which includes potential soundside flooding for northern Hatteras Island and the Outer Banks, per a Saturday evening briefing from the National Weather Service (NWS) Newport / Morehead City Office. Strong southerly winds of 25-35 mph with higher gusts could result in coastal flooding on Monday, particularly for [...] Local News |  Full Article

There’s a few new critters to see and a better view of sea jellies at the North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island. Baby alligators and yellow stingrays recently were relocated to the aquarium and a viewing window has been restored to better watch sea jellies, the aquarium recently announced. The Seven Rivers Gallery is home [...] Local News |  Full Article

Citing it as an important resource for teachers with young children as they again teach remotely, the Dare County Schools are offering child care services for employees with children in grades K-8. Any school employee can take advantage of the program and according to DCS Digital Communications Director Keith Parker, there are currently 67 students [...] Local News |  Full Article

Dare County released the following COVID-19 update for Friday, November 27, which details the county’s most recent active cases, testing efforts, and additional community information. Controlling the Spread COVID-19 remains a very contagious virus. We have seen an increase in new positive cases in Dare County over the past 3 weeks. Of the 1035 total cases [...] Local News |  Full Article