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Manteo couple to attempt to land Guinness World Record for most tandem skydives in a day on Sept. 22
A Manteo couple will attempt to break a skydiving world record at their business location on Monday, Sept. 22, by jumping out of an airplane together over 105 times.

Corinne Saunders
Sep 114 min read


History remembered at fifth annual Juneteenth celebration in Manteo
The intertwining of local and national history was shared during the fifth annual Juneteenth celebration at the Pea Island Cookhouse Museum in Manteo on Thursday evening.

Corinne Saunders
Jun 205 min read


Photos: ‘In the Spirit of Wingina 2’ event May 30-31 draws large crowd
“In the Spirit of Wingina 2: Our Women...Our Words...Our Water” took place in Manteo and in Nags Head on Friday and Saturday, May 30-31.

Corinne Saunders
Jun 95 min read


Nifty...shifty...look who’s 50!
From June 5-8, the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Jockey’s Ridge State Park serves up an equal mix of nostalgia and never-seen-before elements, from live concerts to a shoreline planting project, to the Outer Banks’ first large-scale drone show.

Corinne Saunders
Jun 15 min read


Revisited: The Secotan Alliance explores our shared history from a fresh perspective
The Secotan Alliance works to introduce people to Chief Wingina’s and other tribes’ collective role in our past, while also sharing the Indigenous “Earth ethic” of living sustainably and respecting the environment and all living creatures in a modern context.

Corinne Saunders
May 154 min read


CURB APPEAL
Hatteras Plawkers clean up trash from the roadside on Hatteras Island once a week from April through November.

Corinne Saunders
Apr 214 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 94 min read


Buxton FUDS’ Restoration Advisory Board members selected, first meeting next Thursday
Eleven people were selected to the Restoration Advisory Board for the Buxton Naval Facility FUDS. The first meeting is Thursday, April 10.

Corinne Saunders
Apr 34 min read


First Flight students land top honors at NC Renewable Energy Challenge, invitation to 2025 World KidWind Challenge
First Flight Middle School and First Flight High School students earned top honors at this year’s North Carolina Renewable Energy Challenge.

Corinne Saunders
Mar 275 min read


Photos: 34th annual Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The 34th annual Kelly’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Nags Head took place Sunday afternoon.

Corinne Saunders
Mar 161 min read


‘Biggest polar plunge so far’: Hundreds jump in ocean, raise money for Special Olympics
About 600 people braved the cold Atlantic Ocean on Saturday by Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head to benefit local Special Olympics athletes.

Corinne Saunders
Feb 153 min read


Photos: 34th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration in Manteo
The 34th annual birthday celebration for Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Manteo included a sermon, musical performances and a lunch.

Corinne Saunders
Jan 183 min read


Ruby Bridges Foundation to launch weeklong summer camp in Columbia, will cover tuition for accepted children
Civil Rights icon Ruby Bridges through her foundation is creating a new weeklong summer camp in Columbia for children ages 8-12.

Corinne Saunders
Dec 16, 20245 min read


Christmas cheers!
Two holiday-themed bar tours in Dare County stand ready to toast the season — and help local causes.

Corinne Saunders
Nov 28, 20244 min read


Community cleanup Saturday part of effort to honor Native heritage of Outer Banks
Residents who trace their roots to the Indigenous people of the Outer Banks invite volunteers to help clean up the Scarborough Cemetery.

Corinne Saunders
Nov 19, 20244 min read


Saturday sights around the Outer Banks
Saturday was brimming with activity, as events from a car show to a kite festival took place across the Outer Banks.

Corinne Saunders
Sep 16, 20242 min read


League of Women Voters of Dare County announces board of education, commissioner candidate forums Sept. 30 and Oct. 3
The League of Women Voters of Dare County will hold board of education, commissioner candidate forums on Sept. 30 and Oct. 3, respectively.

Staff Reports
Sep 16, 20242 min read


Free admission to Frisco Native American Museum on Sept. 14 with food donation
(Photo by Anthony Leone) By staff reports FRISCO — The Frisco Native American Museum will offer free admission during its regular hours...

Staff Reports
Sep 5, 20241 min read
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