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Official says about half of NC hospital beds now empty
Official says about half of NC hospital beds now empty
Average age of person infected with COVID-19 is 41 At the 2 p.m. March 26 COVID-19 briefing, North Carolina State Health Director Elizabeth Cuervo Tilson provided some new information indicating that, at… Full story
Mar 26
Average age of person infected with COVID-19 is 41 At the 2 p.m. March 26 COVID-19 briefing, North Carolina State Health Director Elizabeth Cuervo Tilson provided some new information indicating that, at… Full story
Woman missing in Manteo since Wednesday is found dead
Woman missing in Manteo since Wednesday is found dead
Maj. Jeff Deringer of the Dare County Sheriff's Office reported Monday that Dianna Cook, 48, had died and said there was no evidence of foul play. She had last been seen Wednesday. Full story
May 27
Maj. Jeff Deringer of the Dare County Sheriff's Office reported Monday that Dianna Cook, 48, had died and said there was no evidence of foul play. She had last been seen Wednesday. Full story
Today’s rip current forecast
Today’s rip current forecast
Beach Hazards Statement Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1026 AM EDT Sun May 26 2019 …THERE IS A HIGH RISK FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS FOR BEACHES FROM DUCK… Full story
May 26
Beach Hazards Statement Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Newport/Morehead City NC 1026 AM EDT Sun May 26 2019 …THERE IS A HIGH RISK FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS FOR BEACHES FROM DUCK… Full story
SCORE, OBX Voice partner to foster business community
SCORE, OBX Voice partner to foster business community
The Outer Banks Voice is teaming up the with the local chapter of SCORE, a nationwide organization that helps entrepreneurs start businesses and maintain good business practices once they are open for business, for a new monthly series. Full story
Nov 30
The Outer Banks Voice is teaming up the with the local chapter of SCORE, a nationwide organization that helps entrepreneurs start businesses and maintain good business practices once they are open for business, for a new monthly series. Full story
Webster the Opossum: Aquarium’s new animal ambassador
Webster the Opossum: Aquarium’s new animal ambassador
Opossums sometimes get a bad rap. But They have the distinction of being North America’s only native marsupial; they can snack on thousands of ticks per week; they very rarely contract rabies due to their low body temperature. Full story
Oct 26
Opossums sometimes get a bad rap. But They have the distinction of being North America’s only native marsupial; they can snack on thousands of ticks per week; they very rarely contract rabies due to their low body temperature. Full story
Kitty Hawk resident claims $1 million N.C. lottery prize
Kitty Hawk resident claims $1 million N.C. lottery prize
Vickie Woolard won the last $1 million prize in the N.C. Education Lottery Ultimate Millions scratch-off game. She chose the lump sum pay out, and after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $417,015. Full story
Oct 6
Vickie Woolard won the last $1 million prize in the N.C. Education Lottery Ultimate Millions scratch-off game. She chose the lump sum pay out, and after required state and federal tax withholdings, took home $417,015. Full story
Body found in Pamlico Sound is that of Nags Head man
Body found in Pamlico Sound is that of Nags Head man
The body was discovered in Davis Channel about one-half mile south of Oregon Inlet around 4:45 a.m. Friday. Foul play is not suspected in the case. Results from an autopsy to determine a cause of death are pending. Full story
Oct 2
The body was discovered in Davis Channel about one-half mile south of Oregon Inlet around 4:45 a.m. Friday. Foul play is not suspected in the case. Results from an autopsy to determine a cause of death are pending. Full story
Encore Décor finds new life in a venerable shopping spot
Encore Décor finds new life in a venerable shopping spot
The store is new to Nags Head but familiar to the Southern Shores crowd, where owner Bronwyn Thornton operated for three years out of Southern Shores Crossing. She began her journey after the death of her husband, well-known developer Buck Thornton. Full story
Sep 28
The store is new to Nags Head but familiar to the Southern Shores crowd, where owner Bronwyn Thornton operated for three years out of Southern Shores Crossing. She began her journey after the death of her husband, well-known developer Buck Thornton. Full story
Hatteras, Ocracoke reopen; counties advise caution on N.C. 12
Hatteras, Ocracoke reopen; counties advise caution on N.C. 12
Dare County officials advised that it might be slow going on N.C. 12, the only highway route on the island, with sand and water still on the pavement in some areas. Full story
Sep 28
Dare County officials advised that it might be slow going on N.C. 12, the only highway route on the island, with sand and water still on the pavement in some areas. Full story
Body on beach appears to have been a burial-at-sea
Body on beach appears to have been a burial-at-sea
A man staying in a nearby beach house at Soundside Drive spotted the body and called authorities. It has been taken to the Medical Examiner's Office in Greenville. Police Chief Kevin Brinkley said. Full story
Sep 27
A man staying in a nearby beach house at Soundside Drive spotted the body and called authorities. It has been taken to the Medical Examiner's Office in Greenville. Police Chief Kevin Brinkley said. Full story
Investigation continues of fire at Fuji Steakhouse
Investigation continues of fire at Fuji Steakhouse
No one was hurt in the four-alarm blaze Friday that damaged the restaurant in the 1200 block of South Croatan Highway. Investigators from Kill Devil Hills and Dare County are still working to determine what caused the fire. Full story
Sep 27
No one was hurt in the four-alarm blaze Friday that damaged the restaurant in the 1200 block of South Croatan Highway. Investigators from Kill Devil Hills and Dare County are still working to determine what caused the fire. Full story
Video: How the wider beach in Duck held up to José
Video: How the wider beach in Duck held up to José
The Town of Duck and the project's engineer answer questions regarding the affects of storms on the beach nourishment project that was completed this summer. Full story
Sep 26
The Town of Duck and the project's engineer answer questions regarding the affects of storms on the beach nourishment project that was completed this summer. Full story
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