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Dare occupancy, meals collections up in May; retail sales through April were behind 2024
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Visitor spending in Dare County showed signs of seasonal strength this spring, with May 2025 ...
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Comment period opens, public hearing scheduled for proposed marine fisheries rules
The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission is accepting public comment on nine proposed rules pertaining to permits, and franchises ...
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Corps awards new interim response action contract for Buxton FUDS property
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District has awarded a contract to initiate a new interim response action and will ...
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Dept. of Health & Human Services issues update on recent closure of a section of Buxton Beach
The DHHS issued the following press release on Tuesday, August 5, regarding the temporary expansion of the closure along a ...
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Commercial and recreational fisheries landings in N.C. grew in 2024, blue crabs and speckled trout top catches
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com North Carolina’s commercial and recreational fisheries brought in over 64.7 million pounds of ...
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Two cases of Vibrio infection contracted from Croatan Sound; Health officials offer advice on avoiding water-related illnesses
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com Dare County health officials have issued a statement reminding the public on how to avoid ...