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Dare County Recovery Court, peer support services, other county efforts set to benefit from nearly $356,000 in opioid settlement funding in 2027
Dare County Recovery Court, peer support services and other efforts are set to benefit under Dare County’s proposed 2027 fiscal year plan for spending nearly $360,000 in opioid settlement funding.

Corinne Saunders
3 hours ago5 min read


Manteo Healthcare Task Force sees success, continues tackling challenges in community
The Manteo Healthcare Task Force discussed its continuing plans to address local health care issues and also celebrated the successes of the Preceptor Hub program.

Corinne Saunders
May 137 min read


Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve highlighted in state tour series promoting awareness of importance of coastal reserves
State and local officials and staff hiked and boated in the Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve, and in remarks, they stressed the critical role of coastal reserves in coastal resiliency.

Corinne Saunders
May 86 min read


‘The state of North Carolina has failed in its duty to fund public schools’: Majority of Currituck board of education travels to Raleigh to advocate for higher teacher pay
In less than a two-week span, four of the five members of the Currituck County Board of Education traveled to Raleigh to advocate for increasing teacher pay, as they say the district continues to lose teachers to nearby, significantly better-paying jobs in Virginia.

Corinne Saunders
May 67 min read


SAND Plan meetings launch public input process for N.C. 12 solutions
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) held three public meetings last week in three Dare County locations as part of its public input gathering process to work toward determining what solution or solutions may be feasible and publicly desirable for N.C. Highway 12 on Pea Island.

Corinne Saunders
May 35 min read


Dominion Energy files for what could become second rate increase for NC residential customers this calendar year
Dominion Energy filed a rate proposal with the North Carolina Utilities Commission that, if approved, could mark the second rate increase for North Carolina residential customers this calendar year.

Corinne Saunders
May 23 min read


Manteo High School students build a boat
A unique endeavor in its second year at Manteo High School ties into both local history and into the local workforce. Carpentry students in Greg Hathaway’s class are building a 21-foot center console boat from the ground up.

Staff Reports
Apr 283 min read


Stalled ECU Health and UnitedHealthcare negotiations mean local medical providers could start going out of network next week. Some residents say this has already affected them
Some Outer Banks locals say they're already being affected by the stalled contract negotiations between ECU Health and UnitedHealthcare.

Corinne Saunders
Apr 249 min read


People in Dare County lost nearly $1 million to scammers last year, as scamming incidents trend upward. Local law enforcement shares data and scam prevention tips
People in Dare County lost nearly $1 million to scammers last year, as scamming incidents trend upward. Local law enforcement shares data and scam prevention tips.

Corinne Saunders
Apr 2210 min read


An elderly Southern Shores resident lost nearly $1 million to scams, according to a family member. One man was convicted in the case, but officials and the family believe others were involved
An elderly Southern Shores resident fell victim to several types of scams over the course of multiple months. One person was convicted in the case, but others are believed to have been involved.

Corinne Saunders
Apr 159 min read


Growth market
The couple is on a mission to reconnect Indigenous communities of North Carolina, Virginia and beyond with their ancestral seeds and cultural practices.

Corinne Saunders
Apr 65 min read


Duck Town Council sets summer plan for outdoor music scene after ‘Loud and Disturbing Noise’ ordinance discussion
At its Wednesday meeting, the Duck Town Council discussed proposed changes to the town’s “Loud and Disturbing Noise” ordinance.

Corinne Saunders
Apr 26 min read


NC News Cafe at Waveriders celebrates Local News Day on April 10
This April, communities across North Carolina will come together to celebrate the inaugural Local News Day—a national day of action highlighting the vital role of local journalism.

Staff Reports
Mar 311 min read


Revaluation, recreation, Hatteras Island advocacy mentioned in Dare State of the County presentation
The 2026 State of the County presentation took place at Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant in Kill Devil Hills on Wednesday, March 18.

Corinne Saunders
Mar 256 min read


Community impact celebrated at Outer Banks Community Foundation’s annual meeting
The Outer Banks Community Foundation celebrated community contributions, both financial and of service, at its annual meeting and luncheon.

Corinne Saunders
Mar 206 min read


‘I’m putting myself out there for this’: Outer Banks woman takes on 100-mile run for suicide awareness, prevention
Shortly over a year after a Nags Head resident began running, she is taking on her longest run yet this weekend, 100 miles from Corolla to Hatteras, raising money and awareness for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in honor of her brother.

Corinne Saunders
Mar 167 min read


How to access energy bill help on the Outer Banks
Several programs are available to potentially assist Outer Banks residents in need of help with energy bills, according to area agencies.

Corinne Saunders
Mar 124 min read


Kitty Hawk woman charged with assaulting ‘No Kings’ protester in October sentenced
Rhonda Loy, the woman charged in October with assaulting a protester in Kitty Hawk as captured in a viral video, appeared in Dare County District Court on Tuesday.

Corinne Saunders
Mar 116 min read


Manteo High School senior rehospitalized after being struck in collision that ended pursuit of another driver, family says
A Manteo High School senior whose vehicle was struck by a speeding vehicle last Monday was rehospitalized after new symptoms arose over the weekend, according to her family. The Creswell driver charged in the incident is facing three additional charges.

Corinne Saunders
Mar 95 min read


The Outer Banks’ preliminary 2026 primary election results and a November preview
See the preliminary results of 2026 primary election races for Currituck, Dare and Hyde counties and the anticipated choices on the November general election ballots based on the current primary results and available information.

Corinne Saunders
Mar 45 min read
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