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Precautionary swimming advisory lifted for most ocean-side sites following Tropical Storm Debby – OBX Today
State officials today lifted the precautionary advisory against swimming issued due to Tropical Storm Debby for all but two ocean-side sites. All sound-side areas remain under advisory. The precautionary advisory is lifted for all ocean-side swimming sites, except one ocean-side site in Brunswick County and an ocean site in Dare...
Public Meetings to provide input on Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan on August 28 in Avon and August 29 in Corolla
Dare County has announced that a public meeting designed to give members of the community an opportunity to provide input on the Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan has been rescheduled for 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the Avon Volunteer Fire Department (40159 Harbor Road, Avon, NC 27915).
Coastal swimming advisories lifted after Tropical Storm Debby
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Beaches are now lifting the coastal swimming advisories that were put in place before Tropical Storm Debby. Although it’s lifted in the majority of places, it’s still in place for two spots which are Caswell Beach in Brunswick County and Rodanthe in Dare County. They will continue to sample the water […]
Six months after Justin O’Neal’s death, no autopsy report
State cites “staff vacancies and high turnover” in Medical Examiner’s office. On Feb. 14, the body of Justin O’Neal, 39, was found in a marsh in Rodanthe following a lengthy search. There was considerable speculation at the time about the cause of death. The Dare County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement a week after the body was found, indicating that while foul play wasn’t suspected, anyone with information was invited to contact them.
Ribbon cutting for Dare EMS Station 1 and KDH Fire Station 14
Dare County, in partnership with the Town of Kill Devil Hills, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house event on Monday, Aug. 5, to celebrate the recent completion and official opening of the new facility that will serve as Dare County EMS Station 1 and the Town of Kill Devil Hills “William E. Gard” Fire Station 14.
Stellar turnout at Dare County EMS Station 1, Fire Station 14 open house – OBX Today
Dare County, in partnership with the Town of Kill Devil Hills, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house event on Monday, August 5, 2024, to celebrate the recent completion and official opening of the new co-located facility that will serve as Dare County EMS Station 1 and the Town of Kill Devil Hills “William E. Gard” Fire Station 14.
Dare County searching for suspects in breaking and entering at storage facility
DARE COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) — Dare County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in breaking and entering investigation that occurred on Aug. 8, deputies said. Between 11 a.m. and noon, two unidentified individuals unlawfully entered a storage unit at Dare Storage, located off NC Hwy 345 in Skyco. The suspects removed several high-value items estimated around […]
Celebrate National Aviation Day on the Outer Banks
Wright Brothers National Memorial, in partnership with the First Flight Society, will celebrate National Aviation Day on Aug. 19, at the park and the Dare County Regional Airport. In addition to free entrance for the day and ranger-led educational programs, the park will stay open late for a special viewing of Disney’s “Up” on the lawn of the visitor center. National Aviation Day, celebrated ...
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