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Dare school board to meet soon, present formal school meals decision to commissioners
Outer Banks Insider exclusive: Listen to the audio for most of the 5-on-5 Committee meeting about school meals that took place on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. Editor’s note: None of the voices making comments belong to any of the journalists who covered this meeting. (Photo by Corinne Saunders) Dare County Schools Board of Education Member Ron Payne (far left) speaks against feeding all public school children through the proposed universal meals program, citing the financial cost.

Corinne Saunders
Sep 21, 20244 min read


Third house in four months—and eighth in four years—collapses in Rodanthe
A third unoccupied house in less than a four-month span collapsed in Rodanthe. More houses are threatened.

Corinne Saunders
Sep 20, 20243 min read


Dare school board votes 5-2 to provide free meals to students for 30 days, explore funding options
The Dare County Schools Board of Education in a 5-2 vote authorized using fund balance money to cover student meals for the next 30 days.

Corinne Saunders
Sep 18, 20246 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


Dare County Schools, law enforcement investigating after Manteo schools appear on social media threat list
The three Manteo schools appeared on a social media school threat list over the weekend, according to a Dare County Schools email.

Staff Reports
Sep 15, 20242 min read


Woo Casa Kitchen serves up its last day, Kill Devil Grill to take over lease
Woo Casa Kitchen in Nags Head experienced a bustling last day in business on Saturday. Kill Devil Grill will take over the lease.

Corinne Saunders
Sep 14, 20242 min read


Law enforcement presence increased Friday at Dare County Schools following tip regarding TikTok video
No schools in Dare County Schools were allegedly on a "targeted" list of schools in a TikTok, but law enforcement presence increased Friday.

Staff Reports
Sep 13, 20242 min read


The ‘unicorn’ of the Outer Banks: Patti Hook places second in kneeboarding world championships
“They call women kneeboarders ‘unicorns,’” said Patti Hook, who recently won second place in the kneeboarding world championships.

Corinne Saunders
Sep 12, 20246 min read


The one-woman crusade to ban balloon releases across North Carolina
Debbie Swick Swick has been pushing for balloon release bans since January 2023, she said. Recently, she has seen a string of successes.

Corinne Saunders
Sep 10, 20245 min read


Veteran’s documentary art exhibit on ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ effects opens Friday
A reception for a veteran’s documentary art exhibit on the effects of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy on LGBTQIA+ service members is Friday.

Corinne Saunders
Sep 6, 20246 min read


Buxton beach closure expands again a year after initial closure, situation reportedly worsening
Waves crash on infrastructure remaining from the former military facility at the beach by Buxton Beach Access, as seen on Feb. 14, 2024. (Photo by Corinne Saunders) By Corinne Saunders BUXTON — Following several days of strong northeast winds and erosion, Cape Hatteras National Seashore on Thursday morning expanded the area of closure for a stretch of beach near the Buxton Beach Access.

Corinne Saunders
Sep 5, 20246 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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