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KDH teen charged as adult with first-degree murder and another felony in fatal Avalon Pier shooting
A Kill Devil Hills teen is being charged as an adult with two felony charges, one of which is first-degree murder, in connection with Thursday’s fatal shooting at Avalon Pier, according to the district attorney.

Corinne Saunders
Aug 1, 20254 min read


Suspect in fatal Avalon Pier shooting arrested: One dead, one wounded, police say
A suspect was arrested after one person died and another was injured and flown out for medical treatment in a shooting at Avalon Pier on Thursday, police said.

Corinne Saunders
Jul 31, 20253 min read


Whiteville man pushed wife out of moving vehicle, ran her over on N.C. Highway 12 in Dare County, according to court documents
A 40-year-old man from Whiteville pushed his wife out of a moving vehicle, ran her over, seriously injuring her, and kept driving on N.C. Highway 12 in Hatteras at the start of this month, court documents allege.

Corinne Saunders
Jul 29, 20254 min read


‘It’s just evolved for the better’: Retiring and incoming Saving Lives Task Force co-chairs reflect on growth, accomplishments of task force
The Saving Lives Task Force has been at the forefront of addressing substance use and the opioid crisis in Dare County for the past 11 years. Its co-chair since the beginning, who recently retired, and its new co-chair discuss the task force's successes and the changes they've seen.

Corinne Saunders
Jul 17, 20256 min read


Dare County man pleads guilty to one count felony indecent liberties with child, has 7 other child-related sexual charges dropped, is now on probation in Southern Shores
Charles Everett Holland II pleaded guilty to one count of indecent liberties with a child and had seven other charges of sexual crimes against a child dismissed, court documents show. He registered as a sex offender last week, providing a Southern Shores address.

Corinne Saunders
Jul 13, 20254 min read


Person with ‘severe burns’ airlifted to hospital after Manteo house explosion, fire
A person suffering from “severe burns” after a house in Manteo exploded and caught fire was airlifted to a hospital Friday afternoon, according to radio reports.

Corinne Saunders
Jul 11, 20253 min read


Skimboarder airlifted to hospital from KDH with spinal injury makes progress on long recovery journey
The 19-year-old man who was airlifted to a hospital the evening of Tuesday, June 24, following “a severe spinal cord injury” he suffered while skimboarding in the Atlantic Ocean near Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills is making progress on a long recovery journey, according to his family.

Corinne Saunders
Jul 10, 20252 min read


Outer Banks July 4 week ‘not quite as challenging as last year,’ some public safety agencies find
The July 4 week, typically considered the busiest week of the summer season on the Outer Banks, saw increased public safety agency work as anticipated, but some agencies reported fewer incidents than occurred during last year’s Independence Day week.

Corinne Saunders
Jul 8, 20255 min read


Virginia woman charged with ‘left of center’ in fatal head-on collision on Hatteras Island
A Newport News, Virginia, woman was charged with “left of center” following a head-on collision Tuesday in Waves that ultimately resulted in her husband’s death, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Staff Reports
Jun 26, 20252 min read


19-year-old pulled from ocean in KDH, flown out of area for medical treatment
A 19-year-old man was airlifted to an out-of-area hospital Tuesday evening after being pulled from the Atlantic Ocean near Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills and after being briefly sent to the hospital in Nags Head, according to a Town of Kill Devil Hills press release.

Staff Reports
Jun 25, 20252 min read


Teenage pedestrian fatally struck in Moyock
A Moyock teen died at the scene in an early-morning collision Thursday in Currituck County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

Staff Reports
Jun 20, 20251 min read


Columbia woman pleads guilty in case of fiery bridge crash that claimed life of 2-year-old
A guilty plea and sentencing took place Thursday morning at the Dare County Justice Center in Manteo related to the fiery December bridge crash that claimed the life of a 2-year-old.

Corinne Saunders
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Firefighter injured responding to KDH house fire in stable condition
A Kill Devil Hills firefighter is in stable condition after sustaining injuries while responding to a Sunday house fire, according to the town spokesperson.

Corinne Saunders
Jun 4, 20252 min read


KDH police: Mail carrier charged after fatally striking pedestrian with vehicle
An 84-year-old Kill Devil Hills man died three days after being struck by a mail carrier vehicle as he was checking his mailbox, according to the Kill Devil Hills Police Department.

Corinne Saunders
Jun 4, 20252 min read


Dare sheriff race 2026: Total of four prospective candidates have publicized plans to run
A total of four prospective Republican candidates have publicized plans to run for Dare County sheriff in 2026. Official candidate filing has not yet taken place.

Corinne Saunders
May 29, 20253 min read


Dare sheriff race 2026: One prospective candidate is from Dare. Another, from Pa., was accused of mistreatment by 3 former partners, including an alleged threat to kill family dog
Two hopeful Republican candidates recently announced plans to run for Dare County sheriff in 2026. Official candidate filing has not yet taken place.

Corinne Saunders
May 28, 20256 min read


Colington woman arrested on kidnapping, 3 child abuse resulting in serious injury charges
Deputies with the Dare County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 62-year-old Colington woman on one count of felony second-degree kidnapping and three counts of felony child abuse resulting in serious injury.

Corinne Saunders
May 27, 20252 min read


Where are lifeguarded beaches on the Outer Banks?
Outer Banks Insider compiled a list of all the lifeguarded beaches on the Outer Banks from north to south, with links to each ocean rescue agency as well as beach safety tips.

Corinne Saunders
May 22, 20255 min read


Beloved Haven sets up first of many planned outreach van stops to assist human trafficking survivors
Beloved Haven, a Currituck County-based nonprofit, set up a mobile outreach van Tuesday in Elizabeth City in the first of many planned regional stops to serve women who are survivors of or who are vulnerable to human trafficking.

Corinne Saunders
May 21, 20256 min read


Moyock woman arrested, bonds out, on charges including ‘trespassing’ and ‘communicating threats’ on school bus
A Moyock woman was arrested Friday on three misdemeanor charges: Trespassing/impeding a school bus, communicating threats and disorderly conduct. The arrest warrant for Samantha Spoor, 35, did not mention her alleged racial slur.

Corinne Saunders
May 19, 20252 min read
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