At its Wednesday meeting, the Duck Town Council discussed proposed changes to the town’s “Loud and Disturbing Noise” ordinance.

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.

The 2026 State of the County presentation took place at Captain George’s Seafood Restaurant in Kill Devil Hills on Wednesday, March 18.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Rodney Rawls is one of four Republican primary candidates for Dare County sheriff. No candidates from any other political parties filed to run in the race.

Jimmy Pierce is one of four Republican primary candidates for Dare County sheriff. No candidates from any other political parties filed to run in the race.

Jeffrey “Jeff” Deringer is one of four Republican primary candidates for Dare County sheriff. No candidates from any other political parties filed to run in the race.

Theodore “Teddy” Daniels is one of four Republican primary candidates for Dare County sheriff. No candidates from any other political parties filed to run in the race.

“Sharks in the Graveyard: Spotting Sand Tiger Sharks in the Northwest Atlantic,” a StoryMap created by the North Carolina Aquariums, is one of 33 finalists in the global 2025 ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition.

The Dare County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking the public’s assistance after announcing in a Saturday night press release the finding of a body believed to be the Wanchese man missing since at least early December.

The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission on Thursday afternoon voted to adopt its preferred management option for eventual rulemaking for Atlantic bonito.

Three First Flight High School runners won a combined total of four state titles in indoor track.

Starting this month, the average residential Dominion Energy customer in North Carolina is expected to see a bill increase of nearly $12 per month.

Dare County residents have voiced concerns over the choice of the regional GOP leader—who formerly, during his time of employment as a police officer, was convicted of multiple counts of indecent liberties with a child—as the event moderator for the Dare GOP’s recent forum for board of education candidates.

The operator of the North Carolina license plate agency in Moyock for over six years announced the sale of the remainder of the agency’s state contract, encouraging interested parties to call the office.