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Corinne Saunders
2 days ago5 min read
One of only two applicants to operate license plate agency in Dare County calls for Currituck Chamber of Commerce investigation into the other
One of the two applicants to operate Dare County license plate agency calls for Currituck Chamber of Commerce investigation into the other.
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Corinne Saunders
5 days ago12 min read
Outer Banks homeowners to see insurance increases next two Junes as part of Causey’s 17th statewide settlement
OBX homeowners will see insurance increases the next two Junes following a statewide settlement. Auto insurers in NC now seek an increase.
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Corinne Saunders
Feb 34 min read
First homes in Wanchese cluster home project likely to be ready this summer as Dare commissioners take no action on property
The first homes in a much-contested cluster home development project in Wanchese will likely be ready this summer.
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Corinne Saunders
Jan 294 min read
‘No jobs found’: Federal hiring freeze affects national parks on Outer Banks
The federal hiring freeze has affected national parks on the Outer Banks. No jobs are listed, even though it's summer staff hiring season.
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Staff Reports
Jan 282 min read
Dare County releases informational video on Rodanthe house collapses
Dare County released an informational video about the oceanfront house collapses in the Village of Rodanthe in recent years.
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Corinne Saunders
Jan 2116 min read
A sandbar surveilled
Outer Banks law enforcement agencies' over 40 automated license plate recognition systems record images of all passing vehicular traffic.
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Corinne Saunders
Jan 155 min read
Dare commissioners vote to negotiate in attempt to buy Wanchese cluster home property
Dare County commissioners plan to try to purchase a Wanchese parcel on which site work began last week for a contested cluster home project.
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Corinne Saunders
Jan 64 min read
Dare commissioners approve nearly 210% increase in school board compensation
The Dare County Board of Commissioners approved significant increases in compensation for county board of education members on Monday.
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Corinne Saunders
Dec 23, 20244 min read
District Court Judge Edgar Barnes of Dare County to retire Jan. 1, District Bar votes on five area nominees for vacancy
Longtime Judge Edgar L. Barnes will retire on Jan. 1, 2025, and five area nominees hope to fill his seat for the next two years.
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Corinne Saunders
Dec 12, 20249 min read
‘Assault on local authority’: Despite Outer Banks officials’ concerns over ‘Helene relief’ bill, area’s state legislators all voted to override NC governor’s veto to make it law
A state Senate bill containing a provision Outer Banks government officials oppose became law late Wednesday afternoon.
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Corinne Saunders
Dec 6, 20244 min read
Dare County spent over $26K last year on lobbyists, approves contract to continue with firm
Dare County will continue its nearly decade-long relationship with a Raleigh-based lobbying firm.
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Corinne Saunders
Nov 20, 20245 min read
Six Dare County commissioners receive federal subpoenas; dredge and contract subject of inquiry, chairman says
six Dare County commissioners received individual subpoenas commanding them to testify before a federal grand jury in Raleigh.
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Corinne Saunders
Nov 6, 20244 min read
The Outer Banks’ 2024 local election results
The results of select local races in the 2024 presidential election for Currituck, Dare and Hyde counties are as follows.
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Corinne Saunders
Oct 28, 20245 min read
Dare County’s top two law enforcement officials no longer retiring Dec. 1
Dare County’s top two law enforcement officials will no longer retire Dec. 1, as planned.
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Corinne Saunders
Oct 23, 20243 min read
Only one Dare dredging permit reinstated to date, contradicting prior public information
One of Dare County’s five suspended dredging permits was reinstated last week, almost exactly a month after the permits were suspended.
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Corinne Saunders
Oct 18, 20245 min read
Outer Banks community of one mind: Protect Jockey’s Ridge
Dare County residents on Tuesday afternoon spoke in favor of reinstating protections for Jockey's Ridge State Park.
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Corinne Saunders
Oct 17, 20246 min read
How the state’s Opportunity Scholarship program affects the Outer Banks
State legislators representing the Outer Banks all voted last month to further expand North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship program.
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Corinne Saunders
Oct 16, 20246 min read
Who are your Dare County Board of Education candidates? What do they do? How much are they paid?
Four of the seven Dare County Board of Education seats came up for election this year. Three will be decided in the November election.
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Corinne Saunders
Oct 16, 20242 min read
NC voters: Attempt to change state constitution is on your ballot
Language granting the right of naturalized citizens to vote—currently enshrined in the NC constitution—is missing in the proposed amendment.
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Corinne Saunders
Oct 15, 20246 min read
Who are your Dare County Board of Commissioners candidates? What do they do? How much are they paid?
Five of the seven Dare County Board of Commissioners' seats came up for election this year. Three will be decided in the November election.
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