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How to access energy bill help on the Outer Banks
Several programs are available to potentially assist Outer Banks residents in need of help with energy bills, according to area agencies.
Corinne Saunders
4 days ago4 min read
Kitty Hawk woman charged with assaulting ‘No Kings’ protester in October sentenced
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.
Corinne Saunders
5 days ago6 min read
Manteo High School senior rehospitalized after being struck in collision that ended pursuit of another driver, family says
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.
Corinne Saunders
7 days ago5 min read
‘No indication of smoke’, East Tower Fire hot spots monitored, N.C. Forest Service says
The 1,200-acre East Tower Fire in mainland Dare County is not emitting smoke but is being monitored for hot spots, a North Carolina Forest Service spokesperson said on Friday afternoon.
Corinne Saunders
Mar 62 min read
East Tower Fire in mainland Dare County covers 1,200 acres, is 0% contained after a day
The East Tower Fire, a 1,200-acre wildfire on the Dare County mainland, is 0% contained as of late Thursday afternoon, according to an N.C. Forest Service spokesperson.
Corinne Saunders
Mar 52 min read
The Outer Banks’ preliminary 2026 primary election results and a November preview
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.
Corinne Saunders
Mar 45 min read
Creswell woman arrested after pursuit from Columbia ends in multi-vehicle collision at U.S. 64 intersection on Roanoke Island
A Creswell woman was arrested Monday afternoon after a vehicle pursuit from the Columbia area ended in a multi-vehicle collision at the U.S. Highway 64 and N.C. Highway 345 intersection on Roanoke Island.
Corinne Saunders
Mar 33 min read
Pregnant dwarf sperm whale strands on beach in South Nags Head
A pregnant adult female dwarf sperm whale stranding took place on the beach in South Nags Head on Sunday, OBX Marine Mammal Stranding Network officials confirmed on Monday.
Corinne Saunders
Mar 24 min read
Dare Sheriff’s Office: Public’s help still sought after body believed to be that of missing Wanchese man found
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.
Corinne Saunders
Feb 223 min read
Dare fishing folk voice ‘overmanagement’ concerns. NC Marine Fisheries Commission votes on preliminary plan for Atlantic bonito management, votes against adding blue crab to May agenda
The North Carolina Marine Fisheries Commission on Thursday afternoon voted to adopt its preferred management option for eventual rulemaking for Atlantic bonito.
Corinne Saunders
Feb 209 min read
Dominion Energy rates up nearly $12 per month for NC customers effective Feb. 1
Starting this month, the average residential Dominion Energy customer in North Carolina is expected to see a bill increase of nearly $12 per month.
Corinne Saunders
Feb 172 min read
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