Dare County is hosting a free webinar at 5:30 p.m. Thursday for homeowners with questions about flood insurance coverage.
public health
Cape Lookout Lighthouse Closed for Safety
Because of safety concerns for the public associated with severe structural damage, Cape Lookout Lighthouse will not be open for climbing this season.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week to Begin
A statewide tornado drill is planned for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday as part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, which begins Sunday and ends March 13.
Coast Guard Seeks Owner of Lost Kayak
The Coast Guard is looking for the owner of a blue, Lifetime Wave kayak found Tuesday on the south end of Masonboro Island.
NOAA Unveils Rip Current Prediction Model
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says its new rip current forecast model can predict the hourly probability of rip currents along every mile of beach up to six days out.
Heat-Related Illness Cases on the Rise
State health officials remind residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses as temperatures rise.
