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CRC seeks middle ground on sea-level plan
The Coastal Resources Commission told one of its committees to turn a two-year-old draft policy into a friendlier document focusing more on education.
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NPS suspends mowing nationwide after fatality
The death of a maintenance worker last week mowing grass along the Blue Ridge Parkway has led to a suspension of grass cutting at national parks, including the three Outer Banks Group units.
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Plovers hatch, closing all access to Cape Point
The National Park Service said Monday a piping plover nest has hatched at Cape Point and all access has been closed to the popular surf fishing spot south of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
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Coast Guard airlifts ailing merchant seaman
A 23-year-old man who needed medical help was airlifted from a merchant vessel about 30 miles east of Kitty Hawk Monday, the Coast Guard said.
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Marriage amendment fallout hits local tourism
Soon after the a statewide referendum defining marriage passed, threats started to emerge that out-of-state visitors would start heading elsewhere.
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Corps plans to bypass tricky dogleg in channel
Hatteras Inlet ferry service continues to be hampered by shallow water, but dredging and extra runs to the mainland are planned to start by the weekend.
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State Division of Marine Fisheries may disappear
With all that on its plate and working under a $3.2 million cut in its annual appropriation, the division is now facing another major undertaking.
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Tuesday’s picks set lineup for general elections
Incumbent Richard Johnson defeated Francis D’Ambra in Tuesday’s Republican primary race for a seat on the Dare County Board of Commissioners.
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Dare EMS budget problems stirring concerns
Dare County EMS workers are watching anxiously as plans unfold for creating new schedules and cutting overtime to address perennial budget overruns.
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Dalton, McCrory to face off for governor
While the nominees for the governor’s race were decided Tuesday, there will likely be a number of runoffs to determine the party nominees for seats on the Council of State.
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Astro forecast: Week of May 20
The Eclipse encourages a six-month phase for new beginnings, emotional bonding, deeper levels of trust and sharing.
Advisory posted for Colington Harbour beach
An advisory against swimming was posted Wednesday at the Colington Harbour swimming beach, where state officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state and federal standards.
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