Buxton and other towns across North Carolina are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Buxton, NC community.

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North Carolina COVID-19 Cases

North Carolina New Coronavirus Cases:
North Carolina Total Coronavirus Cases: 3,501,404
North Carolina New Coronavirus Deaths:
North Carolina Total Coronavirus Deaths: 29,059
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Buxton

Portion of Outer Banks beach still closed weeks after health advisory stemming from petroleum contamination

The three-tenths mile section of beach near Old Lighthouse Road has been closed for weeks following reports of petroleum odors and a sheen on the ocean water. The contamination prompted a ... More info »

WVEC - 04/17/2024 10:06am

North Carolina Coastal Federation launches new webpage on Buxton Beach contamination

The North Carolina Coastal Federation (NCCF) recently launched a new webpage on Buxton Beach with background information, resources, and details on how the NCCF has become involved in calling for ... More info »

Island Free Press - 04/27/2024 06:00am

Where the nursing shortage in North Carolina is getting worse

A new report says North Carolina has made progress filling nursing jobs, but key gaps remain in the critical sector. More info »

The Business Journals - 04/26/2024 06:34am

Governor’s pandemic rules for bars violated North Carolina Constitution, appeals court says

A North Carolina appeals court says Gov. Roy Cooper's executive orders to keep bars closed during the COVID-19 pandemic while allowing restaurants that also serve alcohol to reopen were “illogical.” ... More info »

Associated Press on MSN - 04/16/2024 12:05pm

Court finds North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper violated constitutional rights of bars over ‘different reopening standards’ during pandemic

The above video posted on May, 20, 2020, shows Gov. Cooper discussing Phase 2 of reopening during a press conference amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (WGHP) — The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled ... More info »

WGHP on MSN - 04/16/2024 10:13am

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