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Healthcare systems in Virginia, North Carolina plan to merge
Virginia-based Sentara Healthcare and North Carolina-based Cone Health have announced plans to merge, a move that would pair systems with a combined worth of $11.5 ...
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First responders battle house fire in Nags Head’s historic Cottage Row
Nags Head Fire and Rescue responded to a house fire Friday, August 14 at approximately 12:50 p.m. at ...
Jackie Tillett named Dare County election director
Jackie Tillett has officially been named to replace Michele Barnes as the Dare County election director. Barnes left ...
Dowdy Park mural dedicated to Ravann and Sebastian
Dare County Arts Council and the Town of Nags Head have partnered on a special mural at Dowdy ...
Izzy: Little dog embarks on some big adventures
Izzy, a 3-year-old miniature dachshund, loves spending time with her owners, Chris and Karen DeCou. She has loved ...
community
Coastal landscaping resources for novices and green thumbs alike
By Katie Mosher, NC Sea Grant kmosher@ncsu.edu It may be sultry now, but autumn isn’t so far off. If you’re looking for activities to keep ...
by Contributed.
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One on One: Can Ron Rash’s new book help save the Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
Can North Carolina’s beloved author Ron Rash protect the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and other environmental treasures from commercial exploitation? Can he do it ...
by Guest Columnist, Saturday, August 15, 2020 7:02 am
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Memphis university sends researchers to study North Carolina earthquake
Specialists from the University of Memphis are traveling to North Carolina to monitor aftershocks of this past weekend’s 5.1 magnitude earthquake, the school said. The ...
by Associated Press, Saturday, August 15, 2020 6:56 am
sports
Hurricanes coach Brind’Amour ‘moving on’ after being fined by NHL
By John Wawrow, AP Hockey Writer Rod Brind’Amour wasn’t going to risk another $25,000 fine from the NHL. The Carolina Hurricanes coach provided a short, ...
by Associated Press, Thursday, August 13, 2020 5:51 pm
sports
Former champ Zach Johnson disappointed no fans at Masters
By Pete Iacobelli, AP Sports Writer Zach Johnson had missed the cut in seven of his first 11 majors and needed help from outside the ...
by Associated Press, Thursday, August 13, 2020 4:31 pm
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Former NFL player sentenced to prison on drug charge
A former NFL player was sentenced to 14 years in prison Wednesday for conspiring to distribute 2,200 pounds (1,000 kilograms) of marijuana and money laundering, ...
by Associated Press, Thursday, August 13, 2020 4:03 pm
sports
Bubba Wallace, Columbia Sportswear sign sponsorship deal
By Jenna Fryer, AP Auto Racing Writer Corporate interest in Bubba Wallace has picked up momentum and NASCAR’s only black full-time driver has signed a ...
by Associated Press, Thursday, August 13, 2020 3:56 pm
sports
Roush Fenway signs 12-race sponsorship deal for Ryan Newman
By Jenna Fryer, AP Auto Racing Writer Roush Fenway Racing announced a 12-race sponsorship deal Wednesday with Guaranteed Rate to fund Ryan Newman’s car throughout ...
by Associated Press, Thursday, August 13, 2020 3:48 pm
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Officials: Inmate stabs two officers in North Carolina prison
Two correctional officers in North Carolina were stabbed by an inmate when they attempted to remove him from his cell, officials said. The incident happened ...
by Associated Press, Thursday, August 13, 2020 3:45 pm
letter to the editor
Letter to the Editor: Looking for those with shared interest in fencing
To the Editor: I would like to meet people that are interested in the sport of fencing. Prefer adults with or without experience. Should have ...
by Letters to the Editor, Thursday, August 13, 2020 3:03 pm
letter to the editor
Letter to the Editor: Reader: ‘What cancel culture?’
To the Editor: I have to admit, I agree almost entirely with the response to my letter of July 26, 2020. I agree that alternative energy is ...
by Letters to the Editor, Thursday, August 13, 2020 3:00 pm
religion
Reflections by the Sea: Sandbar
By Betsy Ore Glass Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. ...
by Guest Columnist, Thursday, August 13, 2020 2:39 pm
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Forest drops lawsuit challenging Cooper executive orders
By Bryan Anderson, Associated Press/Report for America North Carolina Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest ended a testy legal battle with campaign rival and Democratic Gov. ...
by Associated Press, Thursday, August 13, 2020 1:38 pm
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‘Reporting error’ fuels 200,000 COVID testing overcount in North Carolina
By Bryan Anderson, Associated Press/Report for America North Carolina overcounted its tally of completed coronavirus tests by 200,000 since the start of the pandemic, state ...
by Associated Press, Thursday, August 13, 2020 1:16 pm
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Swan Quarter Volunteer Fire Department reaches milestone
In July, the Swan Quarter Volunteer Fire Department reached a significant milestone in their history as they were able to pay off a United States ...
by Contributed, Thursday, August 13, 2020 11:18 am
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Op-Ed: Even in a pandemic, North Carolina is prepared for hurricane season
By Governor Roy Cooper North Carolina has seen more than its fair share of devastating storms, particularly in the past few years. When hurricane season comes ...
by Guest Columnist, Thursday, August 13, 2020 10:54 am
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New North Carolina campaign spending rule ends practice Berger used
By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press North Carolina legislators can no longer spend campaign committee dollars toward buying or renting homes or condos that they ...
by Associated Press, Thursday, August 13, 2020 7:12 am
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Cooper wins key ruling in COVID-19 legal fight with Forest
By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper won another legal victory defending his COVID-19 executive orders on Tuesday, this time when ...
by Associated Press, Thursday, August 13, 2020 6:12 am
crime
Kill Devil Hills shooting suspect arrested
The suspect in an August 9 shooting incident in Kill Devil Hills has been arrested. On August 9 at approximately 9:01 p.m., officers with the ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 5:06 pm
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Second COVID-19 related death reported in Tyrrell County
Martin-Tyrrell-Washington District Health received notification confirming the second death associated with COVID-19 in Tyrrell County, according to a statement the agency released Wednesday afternoon, August ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 4:39 pm
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Coastal Villas major subdivision preliminary plat approved
The August 5 Nags Head Board of Commissioners meeting spanned over two hours, with topics of discussions including a public hearing to consider a revised ...
by Danielle Puleo, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 3:13 pm
column
The Bright Side: Succumbing to the sea
Being in the water is like second nature to me. By the time I was 3 years old, my mom had me in the water ...
by Danielle Puleo, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 2:16 pm
on the water
Most Hatteras Island fishing tournaments canceled
Most of Hatteras Island’s fall surf fishing tournaments have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The largest and oldest tournament, Cape Hatteras Anglers Club ...
by Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 2:11 pm
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Area COVID-19 case count update
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to add cases in Dare County and North Carolina. As of Tuesday, Aug. 11, the number of COVID-19 positive cases in ...
by Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 1:51 pm
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Jeffrey Ackerman sworn in as Duck’s new police chief
Among the first actions by Duck Town Council members at their August 5 meeting was the approval of a consent agenda that included minutes from ...
by Philip S. Ruckle Jr., Wednesday, August 12, 2020 1:39 pm
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Aftershock rattles North Carolina town as governor visits
A magnitude 2.9 aftershock on Tuesday rattled the North Carolina town where a 5.1 earthquake on Sunday shook items from grocery store shelves and caused ...