Governor Announces Temporary Solution to NC 12

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced a temporary plan to return traffic to all of NC 12 on the Outer Banks. The plan involves the placement of a temporary bridge and will allow traffic to flow in less than one month.

Gov. Perdue has secured federal funding to cover the costs of the repairs.

Boil Order Rescinded North of Oregon Inlet

Water System Low Pressure Advisory Rescinded North of Oregon Inlet
The Dare County Water Department is rescinding the Water System Low Pressure Advisory for its water distribution systems north of Oregon Inlet. Samples collected from multiple locations within the distribution systems have been analyzed and found to free of coliform bacteria.
Based on these results, the continued [...]

NC DOT Ferry Div. alters Pamlico Sound Schedules

Ferry Division continues to assist Hyde County with reentry procedures
MANNS HARBOR — The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division announces it will run an amended Pamlico Sound schedule tomorrow to take residents and emergency personnel to Ocracoke. Hyde County Emergency Management will allow only vehicles with a purple sticker or green sticker entry back [...]

Curfew Begins Tonight for Hatteras Island

At the request of the Dare County Sheriff’s Office, a curfew is in effect tonight from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. During the curfew period, individuals should remain indoors. Those who violate the curfew are subject to criminal prosecution. The curfew will remain in effect until further notice.
The curfew also applies to anyone attempting to [...]

Emergency Shelter Opening Today on Hatteras Island

The American Red Cross is opening an emergency shelter at the Rodanthe-Waves-Salvo community building today at 6:00 p.m. This shelter is for residents who cannot return to their homes as a result of the storm. Cots will be provided. Please bring any personal items you may need, such as bedding, toiletries, medications, as well as [...]

Partial Re-Entry for Portions of Dare County

The Dare County Control Group has announced the beginning of a limited re-entry procedure to portions of Dare County, to be done in priority phases, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 28 for Residents and Property Owners. However, The 2:00 p.m. limited re-entry procedure will not include access to Hatteras Island or the Town of [...]

Access to Outer Banks Closed, Currituck Sets up Shelter

Access to the Currituck Outer Banks and Dare County remains CLOSED to all traffic. NC Highway Patrol will stop all motorists in Currituck at the north side of the Wright Memorial Bridge.
Currituck County Government will open a shelter within the county for residents whose homes were damaged during Hurricane Irene. Residents needing the shelter should [...]

Damage Assessments Are Underway in Dare County

Damage assessment teams have begun doing an initial assessment of the destruction caused by Hurricane Irene. During the storm, there were widespread reports of flooding, power outages and compromised road conditions that are being assessed this morning as quickly as possible.
Emergency Management advises everyone to stay indoors, and not attempt to drive until advised to [...]

Extensive Soundside Flooding Throughout Dare County

Dare County Emergency Management reports soundside flooding will continue until at least 9:00 p.m. tonight and advises everyone to remain indoors and not attempt to drive or enter the water.
The Town of Duck
Duck Road (NC 12) is currently impassable in several locations due to sound side flooding specifically in the area of Sunset Grill and [...]

No Entry into the Currituck Outer Banks or Dare County

There are widespread reports of power outages, downed lines, fallen trees and impassable roads in Dare and Currituck counties. Contingency plans and resources are ready to begin restoration efforts as soon as it is safe to begin. Restoration efforts will be outlined in upcoming bulletins from Emergency Management after the initial damage assessment [...]

Dare County Advises Everyone to Stay Indoors

Hurricane Irene will pass over Dare County throughout today bringing severe weather conditions including strong winds, heavy rains, storm surge and the risk of flooding and soundside flooding. Everyone is advised to stay indoors and do not attempt to drive or enter the water.
Conditions will deteriorate throughout the day. [...]

Shelters Opening to Evacuees from Coast

Evacuations Ordered for Currituck, Dare and Hyde Counties
RALEIGH – State and county emergency management agencies are coordinating with the American Red Cross to open shelters for residents leaving the Outer Banks. Residents should seek safe shelter away from areas subject to flooding and storm surge. People living along the coast should seek lodging with [...]

NHC : Advisory # 20 - Irene

A HURRICANE WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA COAST FROM
NORTH OF SURF CITY TO THE NORTH CAROLINA-VIRGINIA BORDER INCLUDING
THE PAMLICO…ALBEMARLE…AND CURRITUCK SOUNDS.

All Eyes on Irene

Currituck Recommends Vacationers Leave Prior to Irene’s Arrival
Currituck County Government recommends that all current vacationers scheduled to leave
Currituck this weekend depart no later than Friday, August 26, 2011, ahead of Hurricane
Irene.
Incoming vacationers should consult their rental agency prior to making their trip and
consider the possibility of delaying their travel to Currituck until Monday, Aug. 29.
At [...]

State Bans Open Burning, Cancels Burn Permits in Part of Eastern N.C.

Raleigh – N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Dee Freeman banned open burning and canceled all burning permits effective at 6 p.m. today for 27 eastern North Carolina counties, including areas south of U.S. 64 and east of Interstate 95.
The ban on open burning will be in effect until further notice for [...]

Dare SGA Holds St. Patrick’s Day Mixer

Dare SGA Holds St. Patricks Day Mixer
Student Genevieve Noyes (left) stopped by for some “green” treats on her way to class. Dare County Campus Student Government Association (SGA) representatives Anne Corleto, Rose Gard and Tobin Davis greeted students throughout the day at the SGA’s St. Patrick’s Day Mixer.
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Area under Tornado Watch / Warning
Risk of Thunder

The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Va (AKQ) has issued the following watches and warnings for areas of Northeastern NC and southeastern VA:

Camden County

Tornado Warning
Tornado Watch
Flash Flood Watch
Special Weather Statement

Edenton / Chowan County

Tornado Warning
Tornado Watch
Flash Flood Warning
Special Weather Statement

Currituck County

Tornado Watch
Flash Flood Watch
Special Weather Statement

Dare County

Tornado Watch
Coastal Flood Advisory
High Surf Advisory
Wind Advisory
Flood Watch
Rip Current Statement
Special [...]

COA Dare County Classes Cancelled

All classes at the Dare County Campus of the College of the Albemarle (COA) are cancelled as of 10 am, Thursday, Sepetmeber 2 through Friday, September 3, according to Lisa Johnson, Director of Marketing and Communications for COA.
Monitor this website or our Twitter ( http://www.twitter.com/nencnews/ ) for more closings
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NHC : HURRICANE EARL FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 30

National Hurricane Center Website
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WTNT22 KNHC 012051
TCMAT2
HURRICANE EARL FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 30
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL072010
2100 UTC WED SEP 01 2010
CHANGES IN WATCHES AND WARNINGS WITH THIS ADVISORY…
A TROPICAL STORM WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FROM THE NORTH
CAROLINA/VIRGINIA BORDER TO SANDY HOOK NEW JERSEY…INCLUDING
DELAWARE BAY SOUTH OF SLAUGHTER BEACH AND THE CHESAPEAKE BAY [...]

Area now under Hurricane Warning

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Coral Gable Florida has issued a Hurricane Warning for coastal areas from Bogue Inlet, North Carolina northeastward to the NC / VA Border - including the waters of Pamlico, Albemarle and Currituck Sounds.
The NHC has also adjusted the Hurricane Watch area to extend from the NC / VA border [...]

NHC : HURRICANE EARL FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 29

National Hurricane Center Website
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WTNT22 KNHC 011454
TCMAT2
HURRICANE EARL FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 29
NWS TPC/NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL072010
1500 UTC WED SEP 01 2010
CHANGES IN WATCHES AND WARNINGS WITH THIS ADVISORY…
A HURRICANE WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE EAST COAST OF THE UNITED
STATES FROM BOGUE INLET NORTH CAROLINA NORTHEASTWARD TO THE NORTH
CAROLINA/VIRGINIA BORDER…INCLUDING THE PAMLICO [...]

Hurricane Earl : Currituck Urges Preparedness

Citizens Urged To Prepare For Possible Hurricane Conditions
Currituck County government urges all residents and visitors to monitor the progress of Hurricane Earl and prepare for possible hurricane conditions by the end of this week.
Currituck County Emergency Management is coordinating information with the National Weather Service (NWS). All county residents and visitors should prepare for the [...]

Area remains under Heat Advisory

Issued by The National Weather Service
Wakefield, VA
10:43 am EDT, Sun., Jul. 25, 2010
… HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING…
THE COMBINATION OF TEMPERATURES FROM THE UPPER 90S AT THE BEACHES TO 105 ACROSS THE PIEDMONT ALONG WITH MODERATE HUMIDITY LEVELS WILL PRODUCE HEAT INDEX VALUES BETWEEN 105 TO 109 DEGREES [...]

Area under Heat Advisory

The National Weather Service in Wakefield, Virginia has issued a heat advisory, which is in effect from 12 noon through 6 pm this evening.
Temperatures are expected to climb well into the 90s this afternoon across much of northeastern North Carolina. High temperatures combined with dew points in the lower to middle 70s will produce [...]

TowneBank announces acquisition
of The Bank of Currituck

Hampton Roads based TowneBank (NASDAQ: TOWN) announced today that it has signed a purchase and assumption agreement to acquire all the deposit accounts of The Bank of Currituck and its six banking offices in northeastern North Carolina, including three banking offices on the Outer Banks. The transaction also involves the purchase of a substantial portion [...]