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Colington man’s body recovered from ocean, dog and boat still missing
The body of a Colington Island man on a recreational fishing trip out of Oregon Inlet was recovered from the Atlantic Ocean, officials said, but his dog and boat have not yet been found.

Corinne Saunders
May 16, 20253 min read


‘All hands on deck’: Dominion Energy discusses hurricane prep
The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, and Dominion Energy gave a media tour at its Kitty Hawk office, located at 5300 The Woods Road, on Monday, May 12, to discuss hurricane preparation practices for the company and its customers.

Corinne Saunders
May 13, 20253 min read


No injuries apparent in Wednesday fire in Kill Devil Hills
It was not immediately clear what was on fire or how it started, but it appeared that the fire did not affect any buildings or harm any people.

Corinne Saunders
May 7, 20252 min read


Kitty Hawk man arrested on two counts of felony sexual activity by a substitute parent or custodian
Joshua Lee Lane, 34, is currently being held without bond at the Dare County Detention Center in Manteo on two felony charges of sexual activity by a substitute parent or custodian.

Corinne Saunders
Apr 30, 20253 min read


KDH police: No criminal charges in incident of flyer posted on 3 Tequilas’ door
The Kill Devil Hills Police Department determined that no criminal charges were warranted in the incident of the fake ICE notice that 3 Tequilas staff reported had been posted on the restaurant door in Kill Devil Hills in February.

Corinne Saunders
Apr 17, 20252 min read


KDH man pleads guilty to attempted second-degree rape and kidnapping charges, ordered to register as sex offender
Nathan Theodore Weller of Kill Devil Hills pleaded guilty to felony attempted second-degree rape and felony second-degree kidnapping charges in Dare County Superior Court, court records show.

Corinne Saunders
Apr 16, 20253 min read


Nags Head man arrested on charges of sexual crimes against child
A Nags Head man was arrested Monday on two felony charges of sexual crimes against a 10-year-old girl, online court records show.

Corinne Saunders
Apr 10, 20252 min read


Area’s top prosecutor, local police chief give talk about shoplifting prevention and response
The area’s top prosecutor and Nags Head’s police chief shared advice for business owners during a talk about shoplifting prevention.

Corinne Saunders
Apr 9, 20254 min read


Grandy CRNA recently arrested on rape charge faces 3 additional counts of same, 4 charges for each allegedly being ‘under pretext of medical treatment,’ one sexual exploitation of minor charge
Paul Pellini of Grandy, a CRNA, now faces four felony second-degree forcible rape charges and other new charges, court records show.

Corinne Saunders
Apr 5, 20253 min read


Dare County teacher to press charges for alleged ‘hate crime’ involving her vehicle at public park
A Latina Dare County Schools teacher reported racial slurs drawn in the pollen on her vehicle at a public park in Kill Devil Hills.

Corinne Saunders
Apr 2, 20256 min read


Avon man faces 3 additional, 7 current total, indecent liberties with child charges
Luther Grandy Hooper III, 69, of Avon faces three additional “indecent liberties with a child” charges, bringing the current total to seven.

Corinne Saunders
Mar 21, 20252 min read


Missing KDH teen found safe in Missouri two days after leaving home
The 16-year-old whom the Kill Devil Hills Police Department listed as a “missing/runaway juvenile” was found unharmed in Missouri.

Staff Reports
Mar 17, 20251 min read


Teen missing from KDH: Police seek public’s help
The Kill Devil Hills Police Department asks for any information the public may have on the location of Christian Jenkins, 16.

Staff Reports
Mar 16, 20251 min read


Avon man already on sex offender list, incarcerated last month, now faces three more indecent liberties with a minor charges
An Avon man jailed on multiple charges of sexual crimes against a child now faces three more charges of indecent liberties with a child.

Corinne Saunders
Mar 9, 20253 min read


Currituck man, who is CRNA and husband of assistant district attorney, arrested on rape charge
Paul Pellini of Grandy, a certified registered nurse anesthesiologist, was arrested on a felony second-degree forcible rape charge.

Corinne Saunders
Mar 4, 20252 min read


Kitty Hawk, Virginia Beach men charged in human trafficking case of 15-year-old Harnett County girl found Thursday in Dare County
Men from Kitty Hawk and Virginia Beach are charged with human trafficking in the case of a 15-year-old Harnett County girl found in Dare.

Corinne Saunders
Feb 27, 20253 min read


Avon man already on state sex offender list arrested on multiple charges of sexual crimes against child
Officers with Dare County Sheriff’s Office arrested Luther Grandy Hooper III of Avon on multiple charges of sexual crimes against a child.

Corinne Saunders
Feb 25, 20253 min read


Alleged ‘hate crime’ prompts outpouring of support for 3 Tequilas
A flyer 3 Tequilas staff in Kill Devil Hills said they found on their door last week led to outrage that turned into a show of support.

Corinne Saunders
Feb 14, 20254 min read


PowerSchool hack could compromise local K-12 current and former student and teacher information
A hack of the PowerSchool system formerly used by Currituck, Dare and Hyde school districts could compromise student and teacher data.

Corinne Saunders
Feb 11, 20254 min read


Virginia man dies after crashing into Currituck house
A 42-year-old from Chesapeake, Virginia, died Tuesday morning after crashing into a house in Currituck County, according to law enforcement.

Staff Reports
Jan 29, 20251 min read
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